Take a 3-hour excursion that will give you the opportunity to see two arctic phenomenons - the powerful mystery of winter and the northern lights, all while sailing on-board a luxurious catamaran.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today. Learn more
Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Cruise through the Arctic fjords while watching the sky dance above you
Wear warm safety suits to keep you comfortable
Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating to watch the northern lights

Full description

Your comfortable sailing yacht is located in central Tromsø and your professional skipper will be waiting to greet you at the dock. The tour groups will be small (up to 12 passengers) in order to make you feel as comfortable as possible. You will sail out of the fjord outside Tromsø and have the best chance to see the northern lights, away from the city center. The skippers and guides will have the knowledge and first hand experience to keep you safe and comfortable while enjoying the dancing night sky. After hundreds of sailing tours in the area, they know the best spots for you to have the highest chances of seeing the lights. Your skipper will also navigate to different areas depending on the weather forecast. Small snacks and drinks will be served and all of the gear you need will be provided, including warm suits, extra gloves, hats and boots. However, bring proper winter clothing for your maximum comfort.

Includes

Guided cruise on a catamaran
Professional skipper with all commercial licenses
Warm safety suits
Coffee and tea
Use of a tripod

Pick up or drop-off at your accommodation

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Open in Google Maps ⟶

Important information

Know before you go

There is a minimum number of 6 people required for the tour to operate and there is a possibility of cancellation if this is not met
It is recommended to wear warm layers and a hat, gloves, and neck warmer or scarf
It is recommended to wear waterproof shoes
There is no guarantee of seeing the Northern Lights

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 66 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.7/5

Sort by:

This was a very peaceful way to look for the northern lights. I've also been on minibus northern lights hunts and you spend a lot of time on the bus. With the boat, we were quickly away from the city lights and floating on the water. The only problem was getting clear pictures of the northern lights, because the boat moves.

February 22, 2020

It was great to see the Northern Lights in such a small group. The guides were very nice and tried very hard, the boat was very cozy and heated. You could go on deck at any time. Freshly cooked on board - all in all a great trip and of course wonderful to see the northern lights

January 13, 2020

Really easy booking process, we had to cancel / rebook some of our tours due to a delayed flight and it was really easy to do, making travelling so much less stressful. We used PayPal and the refund was back in our account within 24 hours! The boat trip was magical and we saw the Northern Lights for the first time, which was an incredible experience - I t’s a really special and peaceful way to view them from the boat. The crew were brilliant, knowledgable and fun and provided a delicious home-made fish stew! Overall would highly recommend this tour for a very different way to view the beautiful Northern Lights!

December 23, 2019

Tromso: 3-Hour Northern Lights Sailing Excursion

Tromso: 3-Hour Northern Lights Sailing Excursion

About this activity

Experience

Select participants and date

Overall rating

Review summary

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating: