Fjord & History Cruise

Overview

Available languages

Norwegian

English

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!

Admission Not Applicable

The Arctic Cathedral

See The Arctic Cathedral from the sea side, and the opportunities for some great photos.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Fjord & History Cruise

Reviews

4.77

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A fascinating trip on an historic boat
Essjay51,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Natalia 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful 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
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice 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
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely 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!
Nice ride with little guiding
J6685NSjand,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The trip and the boat were very good, but there was almost no guding. Only three very small talks about the company and the sinking of Titpitz. Nothing about the city, the fishing, etc. I am quite disappointed..!
To do without hesitation
793chlo h,
Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A 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.
Beautiful ship and beautiful views!
Micah B,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Stunning views of the fjords! The ship was wonderful and has a great story. Friendly and helpful crew. Would have loved more history, and still enjoyed the experience very much.
Wonderful trip
schoeys2024,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This 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.
Fjord cruise Hermes 2
Louise M,
Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
Beautiful ship, loads of history, spectacular scenery, lovely crew. Yummy snack, dress warm or use provided suits