Boreal · Svolvær express-boat quay
M/S Jernøy leaves the express-boat quay in Svolvær after dark and sails along the Lofoten coast, past sharp peaks, small islands and open sea, away from the town lights. Pick it for the most dramatic mountain scenery of any cruise on this site and the lowest price, from $103.
Lofoten is the place most people picture when they think of the aurora over mountains, and this cruise takes you onto the water there. Fjord & Lofoten Tours by Boreal sails M/S Jernøy from the express-boat quay (hurtigbåtkai) in Svolvær, the main town of the islands. The boat heads out along the coast under the dark winter sky, leaving the light pollution of the town behind, past sharp peaks, small islands and the open ocean. It is a new listing, so there are no guest reviews on it yet. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
The listing gives the length as 2 hours, and the operator's description talks of a three-hour cruise, so check the time for your date on the booking page. On board there is comfortable indoor seating and a professional crew, and refreshments are on sale. The operator pitches it for photography, couples and families, and children need to stay with an adult at all times on board.
The cruise runs in most weather, and the operator treats changing Arctic weather as part of the trip. In rare cases of severe weather or safety concerns, the captain may adjust the departure or the route. The lights are not guaranteed, and there is no retry offer. Bring comfortable shoes, warm clothes, a hat, gloves and a camera. The listing warns that the sea feels colder than land in the evening.
Find M/S Jernøy at the express-boat quay (hurtigbåtkai) in Svolvær.
The boat sails out along the Lofoten coast into darker water.
Watch the mountains and small islands pass in the dark from your seat or the deck.
If the aurora appears, head out with your camera. The crew can adjust the route to the weather.
The boat returns to the quay. Check your departure for the exact length.
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Yes, on a clear night with aurora activity. This cruise from Svolvær sails away from the town lights to give you a darker sky, but the lights are never guaranteed.
From the express-boat quay (hurtigbåtkai) in Svolvær, on M/S Jernøy.
The listing gives 2 hours, while the operator's description mentions three hours. Check the length for your date when you book.
No. Refreshments are on sale on board.
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