Fjord cruise and tasting experience
Activities

Fjord cruise and tasting experience

Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: All year
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 5 hours to 6 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy a relaxing cruise in the Fjords
  • Take some amazing photos of the beautiful Norwegian landscapes
  • Taste some delicious delicacies
What to expect

Set sail from Tromsø city center at 9.00 am accompanied by a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide who will give you an introduction to the local history and culture. You will see the beautiful Norwegian landscapes and mountains, the local wildlife (if you are lucky you can spot eagles, dolphins and even seals). Learn all about the weather and the arctic ecosystem, the war, and the Viking history, plus the big industries like fishing and aquaculture.

The route will depend on the weather, you will pass by Ramfjord, Kvalsund or Straumsfjorden and the guide will try to show you Olavsvern (an old royal Norwegian submarine base). During the winter, they will show you Ramfjord and the beautiful views around. You can also relax in the outdoor jacuzzi and sauna onboard (subject to boat availability).

After the boat part of the trip, conclude with a 1-hour guided visit in the museum-restaurant Full Steam, on land in Tromsø, with a tasting experience. Here you will learn all about the culture of codfish in Noay and around the world. You will also be able to taste some delicacies like caviar, dry codfish skin, and codfish liver oil.

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What's included
  • check Scenic transport by boat
  • check Knowledgeable English-speaking guide and host
  • check Thermal winter suit and life jacket
  • check Hot coffee, water, tea and biscuits
  • check Local history, nature, wildlife, and culture information
  • check Possibility to use jacuzzi/ sauna onboard (subject to boat availability)
  • check Experience visit at Full Steam Restaurant/ Museum with a guided tour on the codfish culture plus tasting caviar, among other codfish delicacies
Where

Stortorget 1, 9008 Tromsø, Norway

Meeting point:
Please meet the guide in the back of RåSushi Restaurant (outside, in Stortorget), Tromsøcity center.
What to remember
  • Keep in mind that the weather in the arctic can be rough some days. If you think you might get seasick, please bring sea-sickness medicine with you and take it half an hour before the trip starts
  • What to bring: warm clothes, boots, hat, scarf and mittens
  • Number of guests: Leone boat: 12 people, Strønstadboat: 30 people, Aurora Explorer boat: 145 people
  • You can buy cold drinks and warm food onboard (waffles, hot dogs, expedition meals –dry food to which you add water, etc. –vegetarian expedition meals available)
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Provider
Arctic Expedition
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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