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Fishing & Fjord Cruise

4.7

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Family Friendly

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Join a fishing trip on the historic Hermes II and fish in the waters around Tromsø. All fishing equipment and warm thermal suits are provided. You can also warm up in the heated lounge below deck and enjoy hot drinks during the trip. If the fishing is good, you may get to try some of the catch served with flatbread.

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Meetup Time

09:00

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Activity Level

Easy

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Duration

4.5 hours

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Group Size

4 - 18

Meeting point

Stortorget 1, 9008 Tromsø

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What to expect

  • Meet at pier 12

    Meet directly by the boat on the sea side of Kystens Hus, Stortorget 1.

  • Cruise to the fishing grounds

    Sail through the Arctic fjord landscape aboard the historic Hermes II.

  • Fishing in alternating groups

    All equipment is provided; 5–6 rods in action at a time so lines stay untangled.

  • Taste of the catch

    With a catch of the day: fresh fish, butter and flatbread, northern Norwegian style.

  • Return to Tromsø

    Warm up in the heated lounge as we cruise back to the harbour.

Info

Description

Join us for a fishing trip on board Hermes II, right in the waters around Tromsø.

Try your luck at catching fish while enjoying the views and spending time on the boat. All fishing equipment is provided. Up to 5–6 rods can be used at the same time, and the rods are rotated so everyone gets a chance to fish.

If the fishing is good, you may get to enjoy some of the catch served with butter and flatbread.

There is a heated lounge below deck, and warm suits are available to use free of charge.

Good to know

  • Meeting point: By the boat at pier 12, on the sea side of Kystens Hus, Stortorget 1
  • Boat: Hermes II
  • Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours
  • Up to 5–6 fishing rods are used at the same time. Fishing is organised in alternating groups.
  • The trip may be cancelled or changed due to weather conditions.
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What's included

Included

  • Norwegian & English speaking hosts
  • The history of Hermes II
  • Warm blankets and thermal suits
  • Warm indoor saloons
  • 2 guest toilets
  • Personal safety equipment
  • Fishing rods and equipment
  • Hot drinks (coffee/tea/toddy) included
  • Snacks, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages for sale
  • Taste the norwegian traditional fish cake
  • Fresh fish, butter and flatbread when we have a catch of the day

Excluded

  • Personal equipment & warm clothing
  • Remember hat, mittens and warm shoes
  • Your own fishing rod if you like
Weather

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10°

Sunday

8°

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9°

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Wednesday

7°

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