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The historic wooden boat Hermes II under the northern lights in Tromsø
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Northern Lights Dinner Cruise

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Step aboard Hermes II, a wooden boat built in 1917 and restored for trips from Tromsø. Enjoy an evening cruise through the waters around Tromsø and, on a clear night, look for the Northern Lights from the boat. The trip also includes a meal from local fishmonger Dragøy. The menu includes a warm fish cake as a starter, creamy fish soup and lefse for dessert.

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Meetup Time

17:00

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Activity Level

Easy

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Duration

3 hours

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Group Size

4 - 35

Meeting point

Stortorget 1, 9008 Tromsø

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Itinerary

What to expect

  • Boarding at Stortorget

    Step aboard the historic Hermes II (1917) by Stortorget 1 in central Tromsø.

  • Sailing into the Arctic night

    Cruise through the fjord landscape while the crew shares the story of the boat and the northern coast.

  • Northern Norwegian tasting menu

    Warm fish cake, creamy fish soup and lefse from local fishmonger Dragøy, with hot drinks included.

  • Aurora watch on deck

    On clear nights, keep an eye on the sky — the northern lights may appear above the fjord.

  • Return to Tromsø harbour

    After approx. 3 hours we return to the city centre.

Info

Description

Step aboard Hermes II, a wooden boat built in 1917 and restored for trips from Tromsø.

On clear nights, you may be able to see the Northern Lights from the boat as you cruise through the fjord.

The trip includes a meal from local fishmonger Dragøy. The menu consists of a warm fish cake as a starter, creamy fish soup as the main course and lefse for dessert.

The crew speaks Norwegian and English and will tell you more about Hermes II and its history along the northern coast.

There are warm indoor lounges, blankets, thermal suits, two guest toilets and safety equipment available on board. Coffee, tea and toddy are included. Snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board.

Good to know

  • Meeting point: By the boat at Stortorget 1, 9008 Tromsø.
  • Duration: Approx. 3 hours.
  • Dress warmly and bring a hat, mittens and warm shoes for time on deck.
  • The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
  • The trip may be cancelled or changed due to weather conditions.
Packing

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
  • Tasting menu with Northern Norwegian traditional food
  • Hot drinks (coffee/tea/toddy) included
  • Snacks, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages for sale

Excluded

  • Personal equipment & warm clothing
  • Remember hat, mittens and warm shoes
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