Visiting Fjord and wildlife boat trips

About Fjord and wildlife boat trips

Boat trips from the harbour sail out among the islands and fjords around Kvaløya, with chances of seeing sea eagles, seals and porpoises. In winter they offer pale polar-night light; in summer, sailings run under the midnight sun, and some offer fishing or fish-soup lunches on board.

Tip: Choose a boat with an indoor heated cabin in winter, and keep a camera ready for sea eagles.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 3–5 hours.
• Cost: Expensive.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Harbour.

Best time to visit Fjord and wildlife boat trips

Fjord and wildlife boat trips is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• July: 15°C (59°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, busy crowds.
• June: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
• September: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 15 rainy days, moderate crowds.

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Fit it into your trip

Fjord and wildlife boat trips is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Northern lights tours and Arctic Cathedral.

• No. 16 of the 16 sights in our Tromsø things-to-do list.
• A family favourite in Tromsø with kids.

If you like Fjord and wildlife boat trips

• Northern lights tours — Tromsø region, 6–9 hours, evening into the night
• Fjellheisen cable car — Tromsdalen, 1–2 hours
• Dog sledding — Kvaløya and Tamokdalen, 4–6 hours including transfers
• Polaria — Sentrum, 1.5–2 hours

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