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- Duration
- Approximately 4 hours
- Booking period
- Feb - Mar, Sep - Oct
- Meeting point / pick-up
- Pier next to Skarven Kro (Kaigata 6) in downtown Tromsø. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure (Feb–Mar departures at 11:00, 11:30, or 12:00 / Sep–Oct departures at 13:00; please check your booking confirmation for exact time).
- Guide language
- English
- Suitable for
- All ages, families, nature and history lovers, and anyone looking for a relaxed fjord cruise
- Included in price
- 4-hour hybrid-electric catamaran cruise, English-speaking guide, visit to the old fishing village of Rya and admission to 2 small museums, local product tastings (the latter 3 depend on weather and sea conditions), complimentary drinking water, Wi-Fi, heated cabin, restrooms
- Provider
- Brim Explorer · Kvaløya and Sommarøy
This half-day cruise departs from central Tromsø aboard Brim Explorer's hybrid-electric catamaran. Along the way, enjoy views of colorful houses, small farms, and coastal roads from the water. As the boat approaches Ramfjorden, it slows down and switches to its electric motor, quietly gliding into the fjord. The entire cruise runs on electric power for about half the time. At the small island of Holmen, once a fishing station and military lookout, the crew may deploy an underwater drone, streaming live footage of starfish, kelp forests, crabs, and cod to the onboard screens (weather and sea currents permitting).
The route passes the Olavsvern submarine base, carved into the mountain during the Cold War. Your guide will share stories about this secret base built to accommodate NATO submarines and designed to withstand nuclear threats. Weather and sea conditions permitting, the boat will dock at Rya for a visit to two small museums, traditional fish-drying racks, vintage fishing gear, and fishermen's historic photos and clothing. Learn how cod fishing shaped life in northern Norway, and taste local specialties like dried fish or seasonal roe. On the return journey, pass Tromsøya and Håkøya islands while listening to stories of World War 2, including the sinking of the battleship Tirpitz.
This trip is not a whale-watching tour; it is ideal for anyone who wants a relaxing fjord sightseeing experience. Difficulty level is easy with no age restrictions, and guided commentary is in English. On board, you'll find heated indoor lounges, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and complimentary drinking water. A café sells food and drinks, though outside food and beverages are not allowed on board. Dogs and cats are welcome on a leash. Departures are at 11:00, 11:30, or 12:00 in February and March, and at 13:00 in September and October. Please dress warmly with a hat, gloves, and weather-appropriate footwear.
Highlights
- Hybrid-electric catamaran cruising silently into Ramfjorden
- Live Arctic marine life exploration via underwater drone
- Pass the secret Cold War Olavsvern submarine base
- Go ashore to visit the Rya fishing museum and enjoy local tastings
- Tales of World War II and the battleship Tirpitz
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Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Peulle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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One way from about 5,273 baht (Dec 2026)
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