24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise
Overview
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Be a part of a small group sailing beyond the fjord, away from light pollution for prime Northern Lights viewing. Spend 24 hours at sea, departing in the evening from Tromsø.
The first goal of the trip is chasing the amazing Northern Lights. As we go through the Auroral Oval Zone, far away from the city lights, this is one of the best places in the world to observe this unforgettable light show.
Enjoy a 3-course dinner at our Arctic restaurant and unwind after in the panorama lounge with a drink and an engaging Northern Lights lecture. As night falls, rest in your cozy cabin, gently rocked by the waves as we head toward whale-watching areas.
The next day, wake up to the possibility of spotting whales just outside your cabin. Spend hours observing these majestic creatures up close in peaceful ocean surroundings. Our expert guides will share fascinating insights into whale behavior and biology, making your experience both thrilling and educational.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tromso
Please check in at the Norwegian Travel Shop, located on the top floor of Tromsø Havn Prostneset at Samuel Arnesens gate 5, any time on the day of your departure during their opening hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The latest check-in time is 6:45 PM, and boarding begins promptly at 7:00 PM. - Departure at 8PM - Safety & check in to your cabin - 3-course dinner - Northern Lights Chase by boat - Lecture in the Panorama lounge. - Cabin overnight
The next day you will wake up to a new and exciting adventure, with the possibility of spotting whales right outside the porthole of your cabin. - breakfast - Whale watching - Lunch - Check out of your cabin - Lecture at the Panorama lounge
What‘s Included
Coffee, Tea & Snacks
Roundtrip boat cruise
All meals (dinner, breakfast, lunch)
Expert Guides
Professional Expedition Team
Arctic Cuisine
Thermal flotation suit
Ocean Facing Cabin
Chasing of Northern Light in the Arctic Sea
Options
1 Person _ Private Cabin
Twin Cabin Single Occupancy
2 Person _ Shared Cabin
Double or Twin Cabin
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
amazing
lidiagP5015WD,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience ever. We got to see plenty of whales from a very close distance. We saw humpbacks , orcas and even fin whales which are apparently very rare to spot. We even could hear the sounds they were making .The crew were very friendly and helpful . The guides were very knowledgable and really exited about their work. We saw northern lights 3 times during 24 hours. I travelled with a teenage daughter and she was so happy and exited to see all this.
Fantastic 24h cruise
dimsum219,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 24h cruise! Very friendly, welcoming, professionell and compassionate crew. The tour guides gave very informative lectures about whales and Northern lights. The whole atmosphere on board is relaxed and you felt like you were on an expedition with the crew/team. Best of all we got to see many, many Orcas, hump- and even fin whales! And then the Northern lights showed. This cruise is highly recommended. Because it leaves Tromso in the evening, you wake up in a calm, majestic fjord with no other boats around. It is breathtakingly beautiful!
Auroras, Jupiter, humpbacks, playful orcas and an eagle overhead, 24 hours of pure Arctic magic
fireonfires,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a breathtaking 24 hours we spent on board! From boarding under the Northern Lights (the best ones I’ve seen this season), to spotting Jupiter and its moons… from the first humpbacks and pods of orcas to the young orcas playing, swimming on their backs and showing off for us, a bit of spyhopping, and even a white-tailed eagle flying above us, it was magic from beginning to end. Thank you to the whole crew for making this day truly unforgettable, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And a special thanks to our amazing captain Michał, the best guides ever Jana & Toine, and the great company of Daniel the photographer 🥰 We’ll definitely be coming back.
Be sure to book!!!
younessb953,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was absolute madness. You could experience so many impressions within 24 hours. The crew and team were always friendly and informative. The food was always very good. I wasn't disappointed. During the trip I was able to admire the Northern Lights, orcas, humpback whales and the landscape. All you need is this trip. I highly recommend it. A big thank you to everyone who took good care of us.
A magical experience
I493TVjennym,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience this was! After doing my research and seeing where it would be best to see Orcas in the wild this trip sounded amazing. My mum booked for my 40th and it didn’t disappoint from start to finish. Our tour guides Toine and Lucia were fabulous and very knowledgeable with their areas of expertise. I loved how passionate they both were about their jobs. The northern lights came out for us on the evening we set sail and we woke up in the morning to the most amazing views and not to mention the Orcas. They put on an amazing show for us we were the only boat there first thing as most other expeditions travel in the morning so we had them all to ourselves. We captured multiple behaviours from them (spying, jumping, moonwalking) we were also luckily enough to hear them communicating. We saw three pods coming together I couldn’t believe my eyes there must have been 60+ orcas including a new baby. Not only that but we also witnessed double figures humpbacks this was a rare sight and the captain allowed us to stay slightly longer so we could see the humpbacks. The staff on the ship are lovely and can’t do enough for you. I ate like a queen whilst being on board it was delicious. I would highly recommend this over night trip - I will be back. Thanks everyone for a truly magical experience I will never forget. Jen
Be careful booking
DaveAndo,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00On arrival at Tromso airport, the night before our trip on the Quest, I switched on my phone to find an email saying our trip was cancelled due "adverse weather" having done a lot of sailing I checked the marine forecast and frankly I have had bigger swells in the bath. Now we had to find another hotel night and a whale trip. Next morning we went to Norwegian travel who were vague about the cancelation said "it is Norway the weather can be bad", I suspect it was either lack of sales or technical issue on the boat. They booked us on another day trip to the same whale grounds leaving the next morning (strange how that one potentially could go but the bigger boat could not). On arrival at the boat, we found out through a third party (no email or staff on hand) that it was also cancelled due "adverse weather" luckily another boat parked nearby had capacity and was going so all passengers boarded it. We had a fabulous time saw lots of Orca and some Humpback and the weather was fine. It has since taken me nearly three weeks to get my refunds after the threat of legal action. My advise is use a ship called MS Gabrielle 2 (through get your guide), very reliable, crew brilliant and saved us a wasted trip to Tromso
Once in a lifetime wildlife encounters!
jackcT6070OJ,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable experience! The tour guides were very knowledgeable and passionate and provided great insight into what we were seeing. The wildlife was incredible!!! We got to see some very acrobatic and talkative orcas as well as double digit humpbacks! The food was delicious and the accommodations were spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Knowledgable guides gave...
Murray H,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgable 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.
Once in a lift. Whales and Northern Lights
kirstenaJ5371ES,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most wonderful experience. With Toine and Eline as guides we were carried through this once in a lifetime experience. The staff on board are fantastic, service minded and friendly. So the northern light already the first evening and the next morning with the opportunity even to get on the bridge, where the marine biologist Eline and the captain spotted speckhuggers, we got the most unique experience, namely to see well 200 speckhuggers and five puppel whales hold a party with tons of herring. As early as 15:15, Toine spotted the first Northern Light that continued in an explosion about 3/4 hours. Super lecture about both whales and northern lights. What is not to like - a check of the bucket list♥️♥️♥️ Go with the Quest - recommended big time
Super recommended!
Talcaspi2,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Bucket List Tour was one of the best experiences of my trip. Jana and Toine are incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. From watching the northern lights at night, to waking up with a breathtaking glacier view, and then seeing whales—it was absolutely unforgettable!
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