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4 hours 30 minutes
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Cruise through Balsfjorden on S/Y Stella Oceana and explore stunning fjords, snow-capped mountains, and remote villages. The yacht offers luxury and comfort for up to 12 guests. Enjoy a local reindeer soup lunch, with a vegetarian option available upon 24-hour notice. Spot wildlife such as eagles, dolphins, seals, and various birds. Our crew is ready to answer questions about the surroundings and local history. Dress warmly to enjoy the view from the outer decks, or relax inside with books, games, and unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, and cookies. You can upgrade your tour to include a polar plunge and private time in the outdoor hot tub. Routes and distances vary with weather and polar plunge participation.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Polar Fjord Cruise
Hot chocolate and cookies
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Reindeer soup with root vegetables & fresh bread
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Tromso Fjords
Enjoy beautiful arctic scenery through the fjord and relax in the luxurious interior of the yacht. Lunch will be served during the tour.
Ho tub upgrade: Hot tub, shower, towel and optional polar plunge.
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ryan C,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Beautiful boat and experience. The ride was smooth and the soup delicious. The hosts were great and we had an amazing time!
Amber s,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
INCREDIBLE! MEMORABLE! Truly, a CORE MEMORY. We had an incredible time. The views of Tromsø from the water are hard to beat. During our tour we saw seals! They provided binoculars as well for better viewing. The food was incredible, the reindeer soup is one you won’t forget. It was warm and cozy inside the boat, you could curl up and take a nap it was so nice. We booked the hot tub as well, totally totally worth it. We even opted to jump in the fjord before using the hot tub! Can’t think of a better polar plunge. A trip I will carry with me for a lifetime.
Anna v,
Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
The boat trip was awesome! You HAVE to book the hot tub, it was one of the best things we experienced in our week in Tromsø.
thomashV1935HK,
Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We booked a 5 hour departure in February 2024 for the 01.02.2025 and therefore arrived from Germany on 30.01.2025 and in the evening at 18.46 the booking was cancelled via a SMS lapidary. Reason: not enough bookings (at max. 12 passengers). I consider it completely dubious and advise against any bookings with World Sea Explorers.
Lara W,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
A relaxing boat trip with beautiful scenery. We went in the hot tub on the deck which was wonderful and we have some great pictures. The reindeer soup was the best one I tried, as it was properly and skilfully home made. Very accommodating hosts. We had a lovely time on this boat.
Koral S,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
On the day of the scheduled tour, we attempted multiple times to contact World Sea Explorers without success. We messaged the company, made numerous phone calls, and even enlisted local hotels to help us reach them—yet received absolutely no response. There was no physical office, and even local hotels were unable to direct us to one. We encountered another group of passengers assigned to our tour who were also unable to locate the tour group and had received no communication. This experience leads us to believe that this company is fraudulent. Viator was also unable to facilitate direct contact over the phone with World Sea Explorers, further reinforcing our suspicion that this is a scam. We were never picked up, never taken on the tour, and to make matters worse, we were denied any refund. Avoid this company at all costs, as they appear to be operating dishonestly. Save your money and choose a reputable provider.
Daljit C,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
The host of the Yacht were excellent, very welcoming and knowledgeable. The Yacht was very clean and warm inside, there were games to play if you didnt want to stand outside, tea/coffee/water/hot chocolate on hand. The food was lovely too. The host arranged the various parties so they had private time in the hot tub, it was well co-ordinated and didnt feel rushed. The trip lasted around 4 hours, with an opportunity to take a polar plunge if you were brave enough - which was perfect. Overall the we all had a fantastic experience and i would recommend this trip
olivercN5520IL,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The views were amazing! The crew were really nice and the reindeer soup was absolutely incredible! We loved the whole experience and will remember it for years to come. We also did the optional polar plunge and the hot tub. If you are taking this tour I highly recommend doing it, it’s a great experience to do with friends or family. Overall a fantastic experience and totally worth it!




Ella G,
Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
The boat is beautiful, much bigger than I expected and it was really warm and comfortable. We went in late December, (so not very much daylight), but even so, the views were still beautiful. I paid extra for the hot tub and it was definitely worth it. Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting.
Mobile52538540346,
Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing trip. The ship is run by a couple and give personalized attention. They prepared a vegetarian soup for me even though I did not inform them earlier . Was able to do seal viewing with their sound on this trip. Worth a visit
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