Polar Adventures · Killengreens gate 7-11, Tromsø
A family crew from Tromsø takes you into the quiet fjords by day, stops at fishing spots for cod and haddock, and cooks what you catch into a fresh soup on board. Pick the all-inclusive option for a smaller boat, fishing all the way and thermal suits, or the classic cruise for the scenery at a lower price.
This is one of the best-loved day trips in Tromsø, with 4.7 stars from 5,286 reviews. It leaves from the Polar Adventures front pier at Killengreens gate 7-11 and runs 4 to 5 hours. The operator describes it as a small-group Arctic trip, with no rush from point to point. The boat stops, you fish, and you take your time. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
There are two options, and they are different trips. The All-Inclusive Fjord & Fishing Experience uses a smaller boat with fewer guests, fishing throughout, a wildlife route with more stops, and fresh fish soup, bread, hot drinks, snacks, cookies and thermal suits included. It costs more. The Classic Fjord Cruise uses a slightly larger boat at a lower price, with scenic sightseeing and no fishing; coffee, hot chocolate, fish soup with bread, cookies and snacks are on sale on board. Check which option you pick when you book.
On the fishing option, the captain stops at several spots where you can try for cod, haddock, coalfish, wolffish and more. If you catch fish, it goes into the soup, and if the fishing is very good the crew prepares fillets for you to take home. Keep a camera ready for white-tailed eagles, cormorants, eider ducks, otters and seals, and sometimes pilot whales, dolphins, reindeer or moose. Guests say eagles swoop in for the fish and praise the chef's soup. Non-folding and electric wheelchairs are not allowed on board.
Find the Polar Adventures front pier at Killengreens gate 7-11 in central Tromsø.
Head out where the mountains meet the sea. On the all-inclusive option, suit up in a thermal suit.
The captain stops at several spots to try for cod, haddock and more.
Look for white-tailed eagles, seabirds and otters along the shoreline.
Warm up with fish soup and bread, then return to the pier.
★★★★★I thought it was great. First of all, we caught a big fish within a few minutes. Secondly, they took us to different fishing spots so that everyone could have the experience of catching a fish. The coffee, chocolate and other snacks were unlimited, and the fish soup was made with freshly caught fish and was delicious.
★★★★★Great tour. The crew was superb, very attentive. Lots of knowledge about the local wildlife and fjords. Freshly made soup was amazing, we both had two bowls!!
★★★★★It was so nice. The professional and responsible guide was cheerful and energetic, and he showed us eagles, foxes, and seals as we visited various places. The old stories of Tromsø were also interesting, and the cookies and coffee provided were like a welcome relief on a cold day. The fish soup was so delicious that I had two bowls. Highly recommended.
★★★★★Awesome cruise - we were able to experience deep sea fishing, watch soaring eagles swoop in to collect fish and see very quick foxes running across nearby land. [...] The experienced team running the tour were all truly exceptional, friendly and knowledgable. [...]
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Only on the all-inclusive option. It includes fishing, fish soup, bread, hot drinks, snacks and thermal suits on a smaller boat. The classic cruise is sightseeing without fishing.
The operator names cod, haddock, coalfish and wolffish. If you catch fish, it goes into the soup on board.
4 to 5 hours, from the Polar Adventures front pier at Killengreens gate 7-11.
If the fishing is very good, the crew prepares fillets for you to take home, the operator says.
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Fish from a small boat in the fjords, then fish soup and hot drinks on board.
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