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1 Hour Photo & History Cruise

4.4

/5 (445)

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Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour fjord cruise from Tromsø aboard historic Hermes II. Perfect for photography with mountain views, warm lounges & storytelling. Kids can try steering! Includes hot drinks & thermal suits. Book now!

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Meetup Time

09:00

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Activity Level

Easy

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Duration

1 hours

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Group Size

4 - 35

Meeting point

Stortorget 1, 9008 Tromsø

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What to expect

  • Boarding at Stortorget

    Meet by the boat at Stortorget 1, 15 minutes before departure.

  • Out of the harbour

    Sail out and enjoy Tromsø city and the mighty mountains from the sea side.

  • Photo spots and history

    We pass the best photo spots while the skipper shares the story of Hermes II and the city.

  • Back in the harbour

    After one relaxing hour we are back at Stortorget.

Info

Description

Feel the calm on board as we sail out of the harbour. Enjoy the view of mighty mountains and Tromsø city from the sea side while you hear the exciting history of the boat, the city and the surroundings. We pass great photo spots so you can capture plenty of good memories.

An excellent trip for families with children — one hour is the perfect duration for the little ones, and if they ask our friendly skipper nicely, they'll probably get to steer the boat a little too. There is plenty of space on deck, a warm and cosy lounge below deck, and a fully licensed bar.

Good to know

  • Meeting point: by the boat at Stortorget 1, 9008 Tromsø. Please meet 15 minutes before departure.
  • Boat: Hermes II, a beautifully restored wooden boat from 1917.
  • Duration: 1 hour.
  • The tour might be cancelled or rescheduled due to harsh weather conditions.
Packing

What's included

Included

  • Norwegian & English speaking crew
  • The history of Hermes II and Tromsø from the sea side
  • Warm and cosy lounge below deck
  • Plenty of deck space and great photo spots
  • Fully licensed bar on board

Excluded

  • Personal warm clothing — remember hat, mittens and warm shoes
Weather

Forecast the next days

Tomorrow

13°

Sunday

13°

Monday

12°

Tuesday

11°

Wednesday

9°

Thursday

12°

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund