Tromsø Northern Lights Cruise: Small Group Thermal Suits

Chase the Aurora from multiple dark-sky spots while a guide reads the forecast for you

A Northern Lights tour from Tromsø tailored for cruise passengers includes direct pickup and drop-off at the port, travel in a small group of up to 8 people, and visits to remote light-pollution-free viewing locations chosen by an Aurora expert. You'll warm up at a campfire with grilled corn, marshmallows, and hot drinks, wear thermal suits rated to −20°C, and receive professional photographs of the night sky after the tour ends. The route may cross into Finland depending on weather and Aurora activity.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights tour from Tromsø cruise port

• Pickup from cruise port
• Travel to multiple remote locations
• View Northern Lights with Aurora expert
• Enjoy campfire with grilled corn and marshmallows
• Wear thermal suits for cold protection
• Optional extension up to 10 hours
• Possible border crossing into Finland
• Drop-off at cruise port or other location

The experience

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and can extend to 10 hours with group approval, giving you time to chase the lights across multiple locations rather than waiting at a single spot. An Aurora expert uses weather and solar activity forecasts to pick viewing sites in real time, moving you away from light pollution and toward the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Groups stay under 8 people, which means shorter waits and more flexibility when the guide decides to relocate.

Thermal suits rated to −20°C are supplied, so you're protected against the cold without bringing your own gear, though you'll need to bring or rent boots separately. A campfire break includes grilled corn, marshmallows, hot chocolate, and herbal teas, giving you a moment to rest and talk while the guide watches the sky. Depending on Aurora activity and weather, the tour may cross the border into Finland, so bring your passport.

The tour ends with professional photographs of the Northern Lights delivered after you return to your ship, unedited and without watermarks. Pickup and drop-off happen directly at the cruise port, eliminating the need to arrange separate transport or navigate the town on your own.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port.
• small group travel with up to 8 people.
• thermal suits rated to −20°C.
• campfire with grilled corn, marshmallows, hot chocolate, and herbal teas.
• professional Northern Lights photographs delivered after the tour with no watermarks or edits.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (7 to 88 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Norwegian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by ALSHEMAL Norway

Is this one for you?Book this if your ship docks for a few hours: pickup and drop-off happen directly at the port, and your guide moves the group between multiple dark-sky spots based on live forecasts rather than staying at one location.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Norwegian and Arabic.

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 happens if the Northern Lights don't appear during the tour?

The tour visits multiple remote locations chosen by an Aurora expert based on real-time weather and solar forecasts to maximize your chances of seeing them. If conditions are poor, the guide will move to different spots throughout the night, but the operator does not guarantee a sighting on any given departure.

Can I extend the tour beyond 8 hours?

Yes, the tour can extend up to 10 hours with group approval at no extra charge, allowing you to visit more locations and increase your chances of catching the Aurora.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

You should bring your passport because the tour may cross into Finland depending on weather and Aurora activity. If you don't have it, inform the guide beforehand so the route can stay within Norway.

Will the thermal suits keep me warm enough?

Thermal suits are rated to −20°C and are included with the tour. You'll also have a campfire break with hot drinks, but you'll need to bring or rent boots separately, as they are not provided.