Arctic Fjord Cruise and Fishing Experience Tromso

The fjords and islands around Tromsø

Tromsø sits among islands, straits and steep mountains, and the best way to feel this landscape is from the water. On a fjord cruise from Tromsø you leave the city harbour behind and follow calm, sheltered channels where snowy peaks rise straight out of the sea. The route includes areas such as Ryøya and the Ramfjord, and the exact route can change with the weather.

Winter conditions make the fjords especially striking, with low sun, blue light and dark water framed by white mountains. Between stops the guide explains the geography, history and ecology of the region, and why the coast stays ice-free in winter. It is a quiet, unhurried trip compared with faster excursions.

Fishing on the fjord

The all-inclusive options add a fishing experience, and the boat stops at several fishing spots where you can try to catch cod, haddock, coalfish and other species. No previous experience is needed, because the crew sets up the equipment and helps with technique. It is easy for children and adults, and the smaller boat and smaller group give more room to fish.

Thermal suits are provided, so you stay warm while you stand on deck. These options also include lunch, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks, and the heated indoor cabin is a comfortable place to rest. If you do not want to fish, the sightseeing cruise options on the larger boat cover the same fjords without fishing.

Wildlife and scenery spotting

Keep your camera ready. Along the fjords and shorelines you may see sea eagles, guillemots and eider ducks, and depending on the season also cormorants and puffins. Reindeer or moose sometimes graze near the coast, and porpoises or dolphins may play in the waves. Wildlife cannot be promised, but the calm routes and small boats give good chances for careful observers.

The captain and guide slow down when animals or good viewpoints appear, and there is time to take photos from the open decks. In darker months, the winter light can bring beautiful colours. Bring binoculars if you like birdwatching, and dress warmly even if the indoor cabin is heated.

Choosing your cruise option

There are four options. The all-inclusive fjord and fishing cruise in the morning lasts five hours and starts at 10:00, and an afternoon version lasts four hours and starts at 15:30. The fjord and sightseeing cruises are on a larger, more spacious boat with no fishing, and food and drinks are available to buy on board.

The morning cruises give more time and better light for photos, while the afternoon cruises suit people who want a later start. Check the option details in the booking panel, because what is included differs. Hotel pickup is not included in any option, and the meeting point is in Tromsø.