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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photo Cruise

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Activity provider:Norwegian Travel
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photo Cruise

Activity provider:Norwegian Travel
4.2  / 5
501 reviews

Join our evening cruise by boat and get the chance to wash the Northern Lights from the deck, while sailing out into the darkness!

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Duration 4 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy this evening cruise while looking out for the Northern Lights
  • Take a chance on experiencing the spectacular Northern Lights
  • Spend time outside on one of the decks, or keep warm inside the lounge
  • Sail away from the city lights into total darkness for the best viewing
Full description
When the sky is clear and starry around Tromsø city, you don't need to travel far to watch the Northern Lights. The right settings to experience the Aurora Borealis are a dark location, starry sky and previous solar storms while being comfortable outdoors. Our boat departs from the harbourside of Kystens Hus in Tromsø center. Once we have left the harbour, the guide will give you safety instructions and show you around the ship. During the tour, we will continuously be on the lookout for any signs of northern lights as well as sharing some interesting facts about them with a short presentation. Of course, we can't offer any guarantees since the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon. Still, we promise to use all our experience to maximize our chances of a successful chase in this comfortable setting for observing them. The course we set will depend on the weather forecast, and the cloud-free sky will define if you are going to see the northern lights. Once the conditions are right, the captain will slow down the boat, slowly drifting along with the current. The guide will help you set up your camera, and when the Northern Lights start to dance, he will offer to take photos for you.
Includes
  • Scenic transport by boat
  • Safety instructions
  • English-speaking guide
  • Short presentations and explanations about the phenomena of the Northern Lights
  • Photos/ portraits taken onboard by our guides and sent within 72 hours
  • Thermal winter suit and life jacket
  • Hot coffee, water, tea and biscuits
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  • People with mobility impairments

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Boat: Hermes II

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What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hat
  • Towel
  • Scarf
  • Warm shoes

Know before you go

  • The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and it is not guaranteed if, when, and in what strength they will show on the evening of your tour.

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4.2 /5

based on 501 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4/5
  • Service
    3.6/5

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we had 2 lovely trips with daniel and the crew. On our first try we did not manage to get to see the northern lights. Luckily you get a free second try and we had the luck to see the lights on our last night in Tromso. Sadly the northern lights came out at the end of the cruise when we arrived at the harbour.

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March 30, 2023

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Daniel and Jan were AMAZING! I have traveled all over to see the Northern Lights and tonight the crew was fantastic. The lights glowed above us, Daniel even took pictures of everyone and Jan told stories of his adventures. They even gave great local advice on where to go and what to eat. Can’t wait to come back.

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March 24, 2023

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Great Experience. Daniel and Diego made the journey that much more enjoyable sharing personal stories and even serving us waffles along the tour. The night of the tour was particularly cloudy and snowy in Tromso, however the crew took us south and out of the Tromso area and we were fortunate enough to catch the lights. Excellent value for money.

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