Evening Northern Lights Cruise by Boat Tromso

Overview

This three-hour evening cruise takes you out on the Arctic sea around Tromsø, north or south depending on the sky, in search of the Northern Lights. Every guest has a seat, there is a warm indoor cabin with toilets, and you can go out on the deck for the whole tour. An informative crew shares what they know about the aurora and the area. The cruise leaves at 20:00 and suits couples, families and anyone who wants a comfortable way to look for the lights, though sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Highlights

• Three-hour evening boat cruise from Tromsø in search of the Northern Lights
• A seat for every guest and a warm indoor cabin with toilets on board
• Deck access for the whole tour, for the best view of the sky
• Route north or south in the Arctic sea, chosen by the crew for the best conditions
• Informative and knowledgeable crew
• Chance to join another cruise at a reduced rate if the lights are not seen, subject to availability
• Children aged 5 to 13 have their own fare

Itinerary

1. Meet at the harbour in TromsøCheck in at the meeting point given in your booking confirmation and find your seat.
2. Sail out of the harbourThe boat leaves Tromsø in the evening and heads north or south to find clear sky.
3. Watch the sky from the deck or cabinYou can sit in the warm cabin or stand on the deck while the crew looks out for the aurora.
4. See the Northern Lights, if they appearWhen the lights show, the crew tells the guests and gives time to watch and photograph.
5. Return to TromsøThe boat returns to the harbour after about three hours.

What's included

• One seat for each guest
• Informative and knowledgeable crew
• Boat voyage north or south in the Arctic sea around Tromsø
• Access to the deck for the whole tour
• Warm, relaxing indoor boat cabin
• Toilets on board
• Chance to join another cruise at a reduced rate if the lights are not seen (subject to availability)

Not suitable for

• Guests who cannot manage cold weather on a boat deck
• Travellers prone to serious seasickness
• Anyone who needs a guaranteed sighting of the Northern Lights

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the harbour in Tromsø, and the exact location is in your booking confirmation. The cruise departs at 20:00, so please arrive about 15 minutes early. Hotel pickup is not included.

Important information

• The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed
• Wear warm layers, a hat, gloves and warm shoes even though the cabin is heated
• A warm meal and photos are not included
• The cruise lasts about three hours and departs at 20:00
• If the lights are not seen, you may join another cruise at a reduced rate, subject to availability
• Hotel pickup is not included