Top 11 Fjord Cruises in Tromsø

1.Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,017 reviews · from $142Our pick

Spend five hours aboard the family-run Capella, cruising Tromsø’s fjords and straits, stopping at Ryøya and Ramfjorden for wildlife viewing and fishing. English-speaking guides share local stories, while fish soup, vegan soup, flatbread, hot drinks, and biscuits are included. The warm cabin matters when Arctic weather turns brisk.

“We had a wonderful time, it was a whole day activity.”

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2.Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,922 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112Best value

Join a 4.5-hour bus tour from Tromsø to Sommarøy with English or Spanish guidance. Expect fjord viewpoints, island scenery, local food, coffee, and a beach tasting of salmon, cheeses, fruit, sweets, and cured meats. Guides such as Andreas, Cande, Joana, and Laura are known for lively storytelling. Bring swimwear and a towel for the optional Arctic dip.

“Andreas was a great tour guide and funny. Thankfully, he was able to keep everybody in check so there was stalling. The views were beautiful. The picnic was some cheese, salmon, crackers, fruit, two kinds of salami (one probably reindeer), hot chocolate, teas and marshmallows that you could roast over the fire. One suggestion for improvement is to have the small area around fire and seats cleared of ice at least. It was slippery so it felt a little dangerous with having the fire on. Other than that the trip was excellent and offered really beautiful sightings! Thank you.”

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3.Arctic Fjord Cruise With Stop On Land At Fish Racks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,268 reviews · 4 hours · from $125

From Tromsø, you’ll cruise around Kvaløya’s bays, islands, and fjords with English-speaking guides such as Fred, Tobias, Frida, and Francesca. Expect warm lounges, outdoor decks, a quiet hybrid-electric catamaran, underwater drone footage, wildlife spotting, and a weather-dependent stop at a local fish farm and fish-rack museum.

“Fantastic activity- almost felt like a hidden gem in the very busy Tromsø. A MUST do activity!”

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4.Arctic Fjord Cruise in Polar Landscapes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,442 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $120

Sail from Tromsø for 3.5 hours on a spacious catamaran with English or Norwegian guides. You’ll pass the Arctic Cathedral, islands, villages, and snow-covered fjords while watching for sea eagles, seals, foxes, reindeer, and porpoises. Guides such as Daniel and Jana add wildlife facts and photography tips, with free tea and coffee waiting inside.

“an absolute must on your visit to Norway. The boat was warm, spacious with plenty of room to enjoy spectacular scenes. The staff and guides in board were helpful and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this voyage”

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5.Arctic Roadtrip: fjords tour with scenic picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 973 reviews · from $123

Spend 4.5 to 5.5 hours touring Kvaløya and nearby fjords in a comfortable minibus. Guides such as Tom, Armand, Joaquin, and Bogdan lead photo stops, serve a homemade vegan sandwich with cookies and hot drinks, and send web-resolution photos afterward. Routes may change with the weather.

“Our tour guide was Armand, he was great with finding good spots to stop. The free photos turned out great.”

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6.Arctic Landscape and Fjord Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 804 reviews · from $132

Join an English-speaking guide such as Mansoor, Abdul, or Ahmad for a five-hour minivan tour from Tromsø through fjords, snowy valleys, and coastal viewpoints. You’ll stop often for photos, receive help with phone pictures, and warm up with hot chocolate and traditional lefse cake. Thermal suits may be available if requested 24 hours ahead.

“Tour was very well arranged and we had stops at some beautiful landscapes of Tromso. overall the trip was good and provides a good tour of fjords and tromso region (in case you didn't rent or drive a car there). our tour guide Ahmad also helped us with clicking some very good pictures”

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7.Arctic Fjord Roadtrip with Scenic Picnic from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 746 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Travel from Tromsø into Kvaløya’s Arctic scenery on a five to six-hour small-group road trip. Your guide may take you to fjords, beaches, lakes, Sommarøy, or inland viewpoints depending on weather. Expect a vegan-friendly sandwich, cookies, hot drinks, scenic stops, and free web-resolution photos taken during the day.

“What a beautiful Arctic road trip! We made a few scenic stops along the way and had a lovely picnic on Kvaløya. Bogdan, our tour guide, brought us to some amazing spots — the views looked like postcards! Bogdan is also into photography and helped everyone take some great shots — really thoughtful! He also prepared lunch, drinks, and little beach chairs so we could relax by the water. Bogdan’s driving was super careful too — he really made sure the ride was smooth and safe. Such a relaxing and fun day out. Highly recommend!”

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8.Norwegian Fjords Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 745 reviews · 5 hours · from $132

Spend five hours touring Kvaløya from Tromsø in a comfortable minibus with an English-speaking guide such as George, Alan, or Andrei. Stop at fjords, beaches, lakes, waterfalls, villages, and photo viewpoints chosen around the weather. Your guide takes portraits, then serves cake and hot drinks during a scenic picnic.

“This tour through the Norwegian flowers was absolutely wonderful and truly unforgettable. The landscapes were breathtaking, filled with vibrant colors and pristine natural beauty that felt almost unreal. Walking among the flowers in such a peaceful and unspoiled environment was a unique and enriching experience. A special mention goes to our guide, who was outstanding. They were extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive, sharing fascinating insights about the local flora, the environment, and Norwegian culture. Their enthusiasm made the tour even more engaging and enjoyable, and they were always happy to answer questions and make everyone feel comfortable. I highly recommend this to...”

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9.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join Polar Adventures in Tromsø for a five-hour fjord cruise with wildlife spotting, fishing, warm drinks, and lunch made with Arctic fish. Guides such as Raul, Ken, and Marlene have helped make the trip lively and informative. Thermal suits keep you warm while you take in snowy mountains, sea eagles, dolphins, and coastal scenery.

“Easy booking and meet up. Both guides very friendly and engaging. Female guide (? Christina) was especially good. Magical views of sunrise and sunset, fun fishing for those who wanted to join in, nice lunch provided. Can't recommend highly enough.”

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10.Arctic Fjord Floating in Survival Suit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 452 reviews · 3h 30m · from $230

Meet near Magic Ice Bar Tromsø, then ride to Kaldfjord for a safety lesson and guided Arctic floating in a buoyant survival suit. Guides such as Ida, Paolo, Karl, Raul, and Fabrizio keep the small group calm and entertained. Afterward, warm up with tea, coffee, Norwegian waffles, photos, videos, and a diploma.

“A really great experience that we would highly recommend. Picked up in Tromsø by a very knowledgable lady (sorry can’t remember her name) who talked to us the whole way telling us lots of information about the area. Karl and Paulo guided us through the activity, they were both very friendly, knowledgable and great guides, also finished off with hot drinks and delicious waffles. The swim was about an hour and we got to jump in from the dock at the end. We only wore our base layers in the wetsuits which was sufficient and we didn’t get too cold. Advise taking spare base layers though(and socks), you may get…”

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11.Tromso Snowshoeing – Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Leave Tromsø with a small group and guide such as Max, Isaac, Anna, or Gerard for a 4.5-hour Arctic walk. Depending on snow and weather, you’ll use snowshoes or hike through forest and mountain country, look for reindeer and moose, enjoy lunch with fjord views, and receive free photos afterward.

“Max & Gerard were brilliantly organised and we had a great day. They kept is well informed of our surroundings and wildlife with a scenic route in the mountains. Top day, thanks gents !!”

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