24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Tromso, Norway

22 hours to 1 day (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All meals (dinner, breakfast, lunch)
Coffee, Tea & Snacks
Expert Guides
Professional Expedition Team
Thermal flotation suit
Roundtrip boat cruise
Chasing of Northern Light in the Arctic Sea
Arctic Cuisine
Ocean Facing Cabin

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
Please check-in at the Norwegian Travel Shop: Tromsø Havn Prostneset (top floor) - at any time on the day of your departure. Opening hours Norwegian Travel Shop: 10:00 – 19:00 Latest Check-in Time: 18:45 (6:45pm) Boarding Time: 19:00 (7pm)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 pm

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 114 reviews

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Excellent and Worth the time

Haritha_N, Jan 2026

It’s may see expensive, but to my senses it is worth, 24 hours, all meals and unlimited coffee and cookies, northern lights and whale watching and one night stay with nice room and excellent crew on board.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re so glad to hear that you found the experience worth it—from the Northern Lights and whale watching to the meals, cozy room, and friendly crew. It means a lot to know that every part of your 24-hour adventure made an impression. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey soon!

Knowledgable guides gave...

Murray_H, Nov 2025

Knowledgable guides gave informative talks on Northern Lights and whales, food good, cabins comfortable. Unfortunately overcast so no northern lights, but whale watching for 3.5hrs was exceptional. So so many orcas, as well as humpback and fin whales. We went for the whales so we were thrilled.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your review! 🌊🐋 We're glad the whale watching exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the guides, food, and cabins. Even without the northern lights, it sounds like an unforgettable wildlife experience!

Amazing experience

S_J, Dec 2024

The crew and tour guides are lovely, couldn’t do more for you to ensure upmost comfort. Knowledgeable about the whales and northern lights with several talks across the 2 days. We learnt lots of new things. Cabins are comfy and warm and there’s several food choices at each meal. All you of what we had was lovely. Whilst we didn’t get to see the northern lights due to cloud cover the polar twilight gave impressive scenery and beautiful colours in the sky. We did see loads of humpback whales including several breaches and several pods of killer whales some getting pretty close. An amazing trip and one to remember for a lifetime. Well worth going, be mindful whilst late December is great for whale activity the light makes it hard to take great photos.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear S_J, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you had such an amazing experience on the 24-hour Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise. It’s great to know that our crew and guides made you feel comfortable and that you found the talks informative and engaging. We truly appreciate your understanding of the weather conditions, and while the Northern Lights were elusive, we’re happy the polar twilight provided such beautiful scenery. It’s fantastic to hear that you got to experience close encounters with humpback whales and killer whales—what a remarkable memory! Your feedback about photography in late December is very helpful for future guests. We’re so glad you had a trip to remember, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures soon!