Tromsø Boat Tour: Wildlife and History Highlights

Explore Tromsø’s wild history and wildlife on a thrilling sea safari. Discover quirky tales and fish for cod in stunning Northern Norway.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tromso - Experience Tromsø from the waterfront
  • Tromso Fjords - Embark on a yacht journey to explore the surrounding coastal region and enjoy some fishing
What's Included
  • Brunch
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Set sail on a sturdy aluminum boat to discover the surrounding areas of Tromsø. The guide will share unique facts and the history of Tromsø and its former residents. For instance, learn about the man who lived in a “carousel” and attempted to catch foxes with a fishing net, the individual who did not rescue the Titanic, and the musk oxen that disrupted…

Location
Brillehuset Tromsø AS
Storgata
The guide will be outside waiting for you, look for a person with a sign that says Duen Experience AS
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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95carlz
Sep 8, 2025
My fish story - I had a boat trip with another company cancelled, so I reserved a space the day before. The crew were very good about teaching safety tips and fishing techniques, and then gave us all rods. I attempted to follow the instructions, sending the bait down to the bottom of the fjord and then reeling up the line ten cycles on the reel. Only one problem. I could only reel up eight cycles before the line stuck. It would not move at all and my efforts to force it up was bending the rod. Not wanting to break any equipment, I alerted the crew to what had happened, so I could have help freeing the line from the rock. Then the rock started to move. Away. This was not a rock. Based on the pressure on the line, what was on the hook did not seem like a cod. At this point everyone started to get excited and I received assistance in reeling the fish. It took some effort, but suddenly a fish came into view. A big fish. We got it into the boat, the crew quickly killed the fish, and we weighed it. It was a cod. Not a 4kg cod, but a 9.8kg cod. Maybe ten years old? Much picture-taking ensued, and while I was given the option of taking this fish on the plane, we sensibly decided that after taking a fillet for the day’s fish soup, the crew would freeze the rest to ensure future trips would not end in vegetable soup. This all happened within the first 15 minutes of a 3 ½ hour fishing trip. The rest of the trip involved catch and release fishing, followed by an excellent fish soup. Then we docked, I quickly gathered my things and thanked everyone, and caught a cab to the airport. I was happy just to go out on the water. But I got a fish story. I can't guarantee you will, but you will be in great hands with this company.
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Albertou644
Sep 3, 2025
The best experience in Tromsø - An amazing experience in Tromsø. Alvaro and Geremiah treated us to 10, with closeness and a lot of passion. We fished, ate a delicious soup and even saw seals and a porpoise. Besides, we learned a lot of curiosities. 100% recommended.
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Tourist12449683039
Aug 18, 2025
Fantastic fishing tour experience! - I had a great time on this trip, caught several fish and enjoyed some of the best king crab soup I’ve ever had👌 The guide was incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting facts about the local sea life. Even as a local to the Tromsø area, it was a refreshing and memorable way to experience what the region has to offer from a new perspective. Highly recommend this tour whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something special!
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937yahiae
Aug 17, 2025
Fishing day in Tromsø - Incredible experience that I'd happily repeat. A very professional crew and a day full of laughter. Thanks to my Chinese teammates I discovered two things: that in Tromsø people really know how to fish... and that I'm absolutely useless with a rod. Luckily, at least I know how to cheer when others catch the fish!
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85paoloo
Aug 16, 2025
Incredible experience! - The day it was amazing, Alvaro the guide and Jeremias the capitan are very friendly and gave us very good information. Incredible experience with bigboattromsø
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434_yvindn
Aug 15, 2025
We got fish! - Best experience from Tromsø. Me and my partner truly loved the attention to details that the crew provided for us. The boat was sturdy and welcoming. They came across as a serious and professional provider.
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T8152roalejandrof
Aug 3, 2025
A perfect fishing day in Tromsø - It has been a spectacular tour, both the experience itself and the treatment received by the crew and the guides who gave the tour in both Spanish and English, were constantly making sure everyone was having a great day. It is rating that Pepe, Jeremiah and Alvaro have a great passion and love for their work. On the other hand the freshly fished cod soup has been one of the best I have ever tasted. In conclusion a highly recommended experience.
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A5442noarturol
Aug 1, 2025
Fishing on the Fjord 🎣 - They made us an amazing Fjord Tour where they taught us how to fish. We took 2 fish that we then ate in a soup that they make you at the moment. The guides spoke both Spanish and English so we found out everything, plus they were super friendly. Recommended 100%.
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Pilardg8559xc
Jul 26, 2025
Highly recommended, also in summer - For those of us from land to land, the experience on a boat is always exciting, but in this case it exceeded my expectations. In addition to an attractive boat ride along this beautiful fjord, a fun and successful fishing morning, which ends with a careful tasting of local homemade recipe. Congratulations to Pepe, Álvaro and others you have made us enjoy.
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Arn3_sak
Jul 26, 2025
Fully recommended - It has been a very interesting experience for the exceptional views of the surroundings of Tromsø Island, very pleasant for the accurate explanations and human quality of our guides and very fun because we managed to fish and good specimens, of cod.
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From $176
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).