Fjord & History Cruise
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Excellent trip for both local and visiting guests, whether you want to enjoy the boating experience and the surroundings, or if you are passionate about old boats and history.
Welcome on board!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point: Directly by the boat. Departure from pier 10 by Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora during the period 1 June - 21 August 24 From 22. august departure from pier 12 by Kystens Hus, Stortorget 1 Boat name: Hermes II
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Thermal suits
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Tromso Fjords
This tour is conducted by Hermes II. Join the trip with the beautifully restored wooden boat Hermes II. You get to experience both the city and the islands around from the sea side, while you get to hear about the boat's exciting history. All this while enjoying the nature and pleasant company. Feel the calm on board when we sail out of the harbor. Enjoy yourself on the deck and enjoy the nature around you. You will get a closer look at the islands near Tromsø from the sea side, while you get to hear about the exciting history of the boat and about the places we pass. There are also a lot of great photo opportunities along the entire route. Excellent trip for both local and visiting guests, whether you want to enjoy the boating experience and the surroundings, or if you are passionate about old boats and history. Welcome on board!
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Fjord & History Cruise
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fascinating trip on an historic boat
Essjay51,
Nov 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Natalia and Halst (?) we're truly great hosts. There were two 8th - graders on work experience as well. All staff made us feel welcome, and there was a great atmosphere on the boat. Cups of tea and coffee were freely available and made for us too. Storied and anecdotes from the older staff kept us interested as we sailed through the stunning scenery of the fjords. We were lucky enough to see a white tailed eagle swooping down after circling the boat for quite some time. Halst threw some fish heads into the water, and we were treated to a spectacle of nature as this enormous creature came down to take the fish head. We also saw some seals in the distance, but we think they were scared off by some horses riding along the shoreline, so sadly, we didn't get to see them up close and personal. All in all, it was a very worthwhile experience.
Hermes Il 🚢
Magdalena T,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful boat. Wonderful experience. !!! Amazing and very friendly crew. 😊 Definitely l am recommending the trip on the 108 years old Hermes Il 🚢. Thank you Captain. Leila from London 😊😊
Contentful local historic fjord tour with great crew
lin s,
Sep 22, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Nice and contentful tour. Fantastic crew, who shared their considerable local historical knowledge. Great nature, and proximity of eagle peaked the trip
A must when visiting Tromso
sarahwW4075HE,
Sep 19, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great boat trip to see the eagles and views. Also, lovely to hear the history of the area and boat. Friendly staff guiding the tour and providing refreshments.
Great choice!
Lori T,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely perfect. Peaceful and informative. We even got a warm fish cake snack and hot coffee. Great photo opportunities and learned some history about the local area. Would recommend!
To do without hesitation
793chlo h,
Feb 6, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00A very experience despite the weather. The crew is very careful. The walk is worth it, the scenery is very beautiful. The explanations are interesting, about the history of the boat and the area. They take us to areas where we are likely to see eagles and seals.
Wonderful trip
schoeys2024,
Dec 9, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was the highlight of our time in Tromsø. The staff were so very friendly and really made this excursion one to remember. Thanks for a memorable day.
Ahoy mate! Hermes 2 is calling you!
hunnybunx,
Oct 26, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00I love it! Totally no clue what to expect. Only saw the offering when I walked past the shop. The team, led by Trulst(sp.. Sorry!) was very customer oriented. They saw to our needs and I cld tell they have high level of safety precautions in place. The wildlife sighting was cool, the history and stories about Tromso(WW2, Hermes) were even better. Great activity!
Unmissable Tromso trip
gerrymW7382ZR,
Oct 23, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding trip guided by a team passionate in what they do. Helped by some stunning weather for October but a really great experience all round.
Magical moment with family
st phanieg659,
Oct 22, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great activity. The boat is beautiful and the crew is very caring. We had a magical time with family. I recommend.
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