Tromsø Fjord Cruise: Stella Oceana Sailing Yacht with Lunch
Sail past waterfalls and Arctic wildlife while the Captain navigates the fjords for you.
A 4-hour fjord cruise from central Tromsø aboard Stella Oceana, a 34-meter sailing yacht carrying up to 12 guests, with a local Captain and crew who choose the day's route based on sea and weather conditions. You watch mountains, waterfalls, islands and sheltered bays from the outdoor decks or the warm saloon, with chances to spot seabirds, eagles, seals and porpoises. Lunch is Norwegian fish soup with bread, plus hot drinks and cookies throughout. The Cruise + Hot Tub & Polar Plunge option adds reserved private hot-tub time for your group and a polar plunge when conditions allow.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Luxury sailing cruise through Tromsø fjords
- Depart from central Tromsø aboard yacht
- Cruise through fjords with scenic views
- Observe wildlife and Arctic coastal scenery
- Relax in warm saloon
- Enjoy Norwegian fish soup with bread
- Drink hot beverages and eat cookies
- Optional hot tub and polar plunge
- Return to central Tromsø harbor
What’s included
- A 4-hour cruise aboard Stella Oceana with a local Captain and experienced Arctic yacht crew.
- one serving of Norwegian fish soup with bread.
- coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water and cookies throughout.
- binoculars, blankets, pillows, books and games onboard.
- access to the restroom.
- depending on your option, reserved private hot-tub time with changing room, shower and hair dryer for your booking group.
Times
Next departure: 22 May 2027
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The experience
You board in central Tromsø and spend the afternoon aboard Stella Oceana, a spacious 34-meter expedition yacht built for Arctic waters. The Captain and crew decide the route through the surrounding fjords based on the day's sea and weather, not a fixed itinerary, but a choice that keeps the sailing safe and the scenery at its best. The yacht carries only 12 guests, so the decks stay uncrowded and the saloon warm.
The fjords around Tromsø open up mountains, waterfalls, islands and sheltered bays in the changing Arctic light. You can stay on the outdoor decks to watch for wildlife (seabirds, eagles, seals, porpoises), or move inside to the warm saloon where the Captain and crew share local stories. Midway through the cruise, you eat Norwegian fish soup with bread, and hot drinks and cookies are available throughout. The whole experience lasts about 4 hours before the yacht returns to the same harbor where you started.
If you choose the Cruise + Hot Tub & Polar Plunge option, your booking group gets reserved private time in the hot tub, and you can take a polar plunge when conditions allow: a moment most visitors don't get on a standard fjord tour. The regular cruise option keeps the focus on the sailing and the scenery. Either way, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, and the Captain's route is always the one that makes sense for the day.
Is this one for you?The Captain's flexible routing means the yacht goes where the day's conditions allow, so you get the safest and most scenic fjords rather than a preset course. A trade-off that keeps the sailing smooth and the views genuine. Choose the regular cruise if you want the fjords and the sailing, or add the hot tub and polar plunge if you want a moment most visitors don't experience.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Norwegian and Japanese.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What wildlife might I see on the Tromsø fjord cruise?
Seabirds, eagles, seals and porpoises are possible sightings from the decks of Stella Oceana as the yacht moves through the fjords, though wildlife encounters are not guaranteed and depend on the day's conditions and the Captain's chosen route.
How does the Captain decide which route to take through the fjords?
The Captain chooses the safest and most scenic route based on the day's sea and weather conditions, so the itinerary changes from one departure to the next rather than following a fixed path.
What's included in the Cruise + Hot Tub & Polar Plunge option?
The Cruise + Hot Tub & Polar Plunge option adds reserved private hot-tub time for your booking group and the chance to take a polar plunge when conditions allow, beyond the standard cruise, lunch and onboard amenities.
Can I bring my own food or drinks aboard?
The cruise is alcohol-free and guests may not bring alcohol onboard. Norwegian fish soup with bread, hot drinks and cookies are provided, and vegetarian or vegan soup is available with at least 24 hours' notice.
Is there a minimum group size for this cruise to operate?
The public cruise requires a minimum of eight guests to operate, so smaller bookings may be combined with other guests on the same departure.
Tromsø Fjord Cruise: Stella Oceana Sailing Yacht with Lunch
4h · EN +2
from US$ 290 per person
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