Urban experiences meet raw Arctic nature
Tromsø
Electric Northern Lights Cruise
Brim Explorer
Brim Explorer
Brim Explorer
Prices from
1290 NOK
per person
Join an evening cruise from Tromsø and look for the northern lights from the dark fjords while travelling aboard a hybrid-electric vessel.
General information
This tour is operated by Brim Explorer.
Set out from Tromsø in search of the northern lights from the surrounding fjords. The route is selected according to the weather forecast and may take you north towards Kvaløyvågen, south to Ramfjorden or west along the southern coast of Kvaløya.
The captain and crew will look for areas with clear skies or breaks in the cloud cover. While waiting for the northern lights to appear, you can stay warm in the vessel’s heated indoor saloons and enjoy the light meal included in the tour.
Throughout the evening, the guides will share their knowledge of the northern lights, including scientific explanations and stories from different cultures. If the northern lights appear, you can head outside to watch them from the deck. The guides can also help you take photographs during the cruise.
Northern lights activity varies, and the lights may appear strong and colourful, faintly visible or not visible at all. Sightings cannot be guaranteed.
On the return journey, you can see Tromsø’s illuminated waterfront and skyline from the sea, including the Arctic Cathedral.
Important information:
• Northern lights sightings cannot be guaranteed
• This tour includes a light meal consisting of soup and focaccia
• For a cruise that includes dinner, see the Aurora Dinner Cruise
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted on board
• Guests who require assistance related to reduced mobility or impaired vision or hearing should contact Brim Explorer at [email protected] before booking
• Under normal circumstances, approximately 75% of the cruise is completed using electric propulsion
Facilities:
• Toilets
• Heated indoor saloons
• Drinks available for purchase
• Free Wi-Fi
Minimum age to participate: None
Included:
• Three-hour cruise in the Tromsø area
• Light meal consisting of soup and focaccia
• English-speaking guides
• Free tap water
Please bring: Clothing suitable for the weather conditions
Number of participants: Min. 8 – max. 120
Level of difficulty: Easy
Departure time and place: 7:00 PM (19:00) from the pier beside Skarven Kro Restaurant, Kaigata 6, Tromsø
Meeting time: No later than 6:45 PM (18:45)
Duration: 3 hours
Prices from
1290 NOK per person
- Adult 18+ NOK 1290
- Youth - Student NOK 968
- Child NOK 645
- Infant NOK 0
- Tour leader NOK 1290
Facilities
- Student price
- Wheelchair-adapted room
- Family-friendly
- English
- Boat (more than 12 passengers)
- Budget-friendly
- Toilet on board the boat
- Easy
- A light meal
- Environmentally certified
- Northern lights experience
- Eco-Lighthouse
- 3-5 hours
- Green Travel
About Brim Explorer
Northern Norway’s coast – impressive, isolated and vulnerable. Stretching to the top of the world, this Arctic wilderness is an oasis for exploration and discovery. Our pioneering hybrid-electric catamaran brings a new dimension to your Arctic adventure.
With environmentally conscious design driven by the latest sustainable technology, you silently carve through crystal clear waters. The sound of silence is a majestic experience, especially at sea where the absence of disturbing engine noise allows us to get even closer to nature. An underwater drone and hydrophone bring you pictures and sounds from below the surface and give you a unique insight to this deep blue world.
During the winter season we offer silent whale watching or wildlife cruises during the day, depending on the season, and evening cruises where you can combine the spectacular northern lights with an exclusive five course tasting menu. The menu is based on local produce and traditions with a modern twist. There’s also a full vegetarian menu. During the day you can purchase a selection of food and drink on board.
We welcome families on our ships and offer activities for children, a children’s menu tailored to younger pallets and a nursery for infants.
Our ship is built with universal design, enabelling guests with disabilities to participate. Guests arriving in a wheelchair will have access to the main deck where you can move both indoor and outdoor on deck and find accessible toilet facilities, the restaurant and information screens.
Our passion for the ocean and the environment is the backbone of our operation. We collaborate with Zing Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit environmental organization working to conserve and improve the ocean´s health and prevent marine pollution. As well as providing sustainable travel, we aim to give 1% of our profits to ocean conservation efforts, starting 2019.
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