The 15 Best Fjord Cruises in Tromsø

1.Arctic Fjord Cruise With Stop On Land At Fish Racks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,268 reviews · 4 hours · from $125Our pick

Set out from Tromsø for four hours among fjords, islands, fishing villages, and Arctic wildlife. Your English-speaking guides explain local culture and sea life, while the crew may use an underwater drone to show kelp and marine creatures. The boat is warm, spacious, wheelchair accessible, and equipped with food, drinks, toilets, and panoramic windows.

“The journey was fantastic, also the the ship and the crew. Well prepared, helpful! Recommended trip!”

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2.Arctic Fjord Cruise in Polar Landscapes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,442 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $120Best value

Sail for 3.5 hours from Tromsø on a warm, spacious catamaran with panoramic windows and outdoor decks. Guides such as Daniel, Jana, and Caroline share local history, wildlife tips, and photography advice. You may spot sea eagles, seals, porpoises, foxes, reindeer, or puffins, but weather controls the view.

“A really interesting and informative cruise, with friendly and helpful guides. The boat is a nice size to walk around, with plenty of space to see the views from the inside and outside the boat. I would definitely recommend :)”

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3.Arctic Landscape and Fjord Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 804 reviews · from $132

Ride from Tromsø in a warm minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Mansoor, Abdul, or Ahmad. Stop at fjords, valleys, beaches, and viewpoints, then enjoy hot chocolate and lefse cake at Karigambukta. This five-hour tour suits people who want wide Arctic views without renting a car.

“The weather was not in our favor but the guide was simply amazing. Comfortable and warm transportation. Friendly and knowledgeable guide. He did his best to make the tour memorable for us given the weather was quite bad at the time of our tour.”

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4.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Spend about five hours cruising Tromsø’s fjords with an English-speaking guide, fishing for cod, watching for eagles and other wildlife, and warming up with tea, coffee, cookies, and fish soup. Guides such as Raoul, Ken, and Marlene add local wildlife and history to the trip. Thermal suits are supplied.

“Easy booking and meet up. Both guides very friendly and engaging. Female guide (? Christina) was especially good. Magical views of sunrise and sunset, fun fishing for those who wanted to join in, nice lunch provided. Can't recommend highly enough.”

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5.Half Day Arctic Fjord Cruise from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

From Tromsø, cruise the Arctic fjords aboard Brim Explorer, a smooth hybrid-electric boat with indoor seating, outdoor decks, WiFi, restrooms, and a café. Guides such as Francesca and Ivan explain local ecology, fishing, and wartime history. You’ll stop at an old fishing facility, sample local fish, and watch for birds, seals, dolphins, or other wildlife.

“Amazing experience! Just stunning scenery. Boat was quite full but once away from harbour feels like there is plenty of space as lots of outside areas too. Great bar options inside - can take out on deck. Interesting commentary given throughout - would highly recommend”

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6.Arctic Fjordcruise & Safari in Tromso with Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours aboard a comfortable catamaran with a local captain and guide. Sail near Rya’s strong current, view Fjellheisen and wartime sites, hear stories about Tirpitz, and keep warm with suits, coffee, tea, and snacks. Groups are limited to 12.

“Had a wonderful experience sailing through the Fjord. The catamaran was well maintained and the tour guide was excellent. We even got to catch a cod.”

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7.Half-Day Fishing & Fjord Cruise Adventure from Tromsø in Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Board the historic wooden Hermes II in central Tromsø for a 4.5-hour cod-fishing and fjord cruise. The captain seeks good fishing grounds while the crew provides rods, warm suits, hot drinks, and help with the catch. You may eat freshly cooked cod on board, and you can join for the scenery even if you do not fish.

“My parents (late 70s), my husband and I (early 50s) REALLY enjoyed this fishing/fjord tour. We've been travelling for over 2 weeks and out of all our paid excursions, this was one of our favorites (maybe even our favorite out of all). The fishing, the boat and views were fantastic, but the crew made it perfect! All of them made us feel welcome and special. They did everything they could to ensure we had a great time. We learned so much about the ship and the area. I didnt catch any fish, but other passengers did, and the crew cleaned the cod and cooked it all for us to eat.…”

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8.Sommaroy Fjord Tour with Lunch Option & Midnight Sun

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · from $123

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy by minibus or coach, stopping at fjords, mountain viewpoints, and coastal photo spots. English-speaking guides such as Pietro, Tomas, Mirko, and Marek have led this route. Choose a warm meal at check-in, and take an evening departure from late May to mid-July for a possible midnight-sun sighting.

“Really nice Tour, i loved the Landscape. The Tour Guide Mirko did a great Job and showed us some nice places. He also took beautiful pictures and is very kind - fully recommend this Tour.”

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9.Tromso Luxury Sailing Yacht Polar Fjord Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $348

Set out from central Tromsø at 10:00 a.m. for a roughly 4.5-hour cruise through Balsfjorden aboard a comfortable yacht limited to 12 people. Captain Kenneth and Sachi host the trip, with Arctic scenery, possible wildlife sightings, reindeer soup, hot drinks, and an optional hot tub and polar plunge.

“The boat trip was awesome! You HAVE to book the hot tub, it was one of the best things we experienced in our week in Tromsø.”

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10.Luxury Polar Fjord Cruise w/ Hot Tub & Polar Plunge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 4h 30m · from $281

Spend 270 minutes aboard Stella Oceana, a 33-meter ice-class sailing yacht limited to 12 people. Captain Kenneth and Sachi guide you through Balsfjorden, choosing the route around weather and wildlife. Expect heated indoor seating, two viewing decks, reindeer soup, hot drinks, and an optional hot tub and Arctic sea plunge.

“It is absolut els great!!! The captain, keneth, and Sachi, via assitant are really kind and do their best!! The views are fantastic, you can even see seals and wildlife. Keneth explains you exciting things all the time and the hot tub water is the best thing you will do in Tromso! Amazing experience!”

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11.Arctic Wildlife and Fjord Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $226

Travel from Tromsø to Kvaløya and Sommarøy in a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Adrian, Eric, Erik, and Stephan share local stories while you stop at fjords, beaches, villages, and photo points. Reindeer and other wildlife may appear, but sightings depend on nature and season. Lunch is included.

“The sights, vistas, and the warmness of our guide, Stephan. We can highly recommend this tour! I had to add another sentence to get this review accepted.”

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12.Half-Day Scenic Wildlife & Photographic Fjord Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Set out from central Tromsø with Marianne, Stig, or George for a four-hour photographic drive around Kvaløya. Expect fjords, tundra, folklore, reindeer, sea eagles, and changing Arctic light. The small group, usually no more than seven, allows time for photo stops and personal guidance, but wildlife and clear weather are never guaranteed.

“Marianne the guide is amazing Ill always remember her. So spontaneous and provided plenty intos including the photography settings”

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13.Fjord Cruise by Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $236

Spend three hours aboard the Arctic Queen, a small cruiser for up to 11 people, sailing from Tromsø toward Eidkjosen, Håkøya, Grindøya, and Sørbotn. You’ll get thermal gear, coffee, tea, snacks, fishing opportunities, and hot Norwegian fish soup. The boat has a heated indoor area, though the luxury label may set expectations too high.

“Kurt was a superb host, cook, guide, and skipper. We thoroughly enjoyed sailing in his new catamaran and eating freshlove you prepared soup with fish pulled from the sea hours earlier. We certainly recommend this activity.”

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14.Kvaløya & Sommarøy Guided Fjord Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Tromsø to Sommarøy with a professional English-speaking guide, stopping for fjord views, short walks, wildlife spotting, and photos. The five-and-a-half-hour outing includes lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks for up to 15 people. Guides including Lorenzo, Vera, Gaia, and Andrea have been praised for their warmth and local knowledge, though wet weather can limit views.

“We visited very nice places near Tromsø and ended up driving to the island of Sommarøy. Very beautiful scenery and delicious food. It was a nice day.Auto-translated”

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15.Private fjord tour with premium 4×4 vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours touring the fjords and mountain country around Tromsø in a private premium 4x4 vehicle. Guide Arbo can tailor the route to your party, point out scenic places and wildlife, and take photos along the way. Pickup and drop-off are included from Tromsø hotels or Airbnbs.

“Our guide, Arbo was exactly on time to pick us up for our day tour. An extremely friendly, polite & fun person, Arbo discussed the itinerary with us.”

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