Midnight sun fjord cruise – private trip

Photographing the midnight sun outside of Tromsø
One of the Explore the Arctic boats
One of the Explore the Arctic boats
A sea eagle in the areas near Tromsø
The mountain Håja and midnight sun

The arctic summer is short, but all the more beautiful. Cruising around in the midnight sun surrounded by small islands, fjords and arctic wildlife is truly a beautiful expereince.

General information

You will get to see the characteristic island Håja, which is a mythcal island loved by all locals. The island was the inspiration to our logo, it also gave its shape to the Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø.

During the midnight sun fjord cruise you will hear stories from from the small villages by the coast and learn about the unique wildlife on Kvaløya, the big island west of Tromsø.

This is a fantastic experience for photography enthusiasts as we get extremely close to the elements. We also take photos during the trip and will be glad to share them with you afterwards. Thousands of marine birds are nesting in the fjord during the summer, and among these we will observe the charismatic puffins. The white-tailed sea eagle is also a very common inhabitant of the fjord, and we will try to get a closer encounter with them. If we are lucky, we may get to see whales and seals too.

If you like, we can also try some fishing. All clothing is included and we ensure you dress properly for the conditions with suitable flotation suits, boots, hat and gloves, if needed.

Our boats are custom built for sightseeing and fishing trips and designed with a focus on comfort and safety. Explore the Arctic is a 10,5 m long Kloster Patrol equipped with twin 300 hp yamaha engines. Explore the Arctic Jr is a 9,4 m long Arronet 30 spt equipped with twin 150 hp yamaha engine.

Find more information about the tours here

Included: Skipper/guide, fishing equipment, flotation suits, boots, socks, hat, gloves, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and pictures from the trip.
Number of participants: Max. 6 persons
Level of difficulty: Easy
Departure time and place: 21:00 Lauklines Kystferie (Vasstrandveien 580, 9108 Kvaløya). Contact us if you prefer a different starting time.
Duration: 3 hours

Facilities

  • Summer
  • Suitable for children and families
  • Guide
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • Boat (up to 12 persons)
  • Easy
  • Tea/coffee/biscuit included
  • Photo included
  • Eco certified
  • Private tour
  • Eco-Lighthouse
  • Green travel

About Explore the Arctic

We are a small adventure company with 15 years of experience in organising outdoor activities on Kvaløya and in the Tromsø area. 


Throughout the years we have developed and improved the trips, increasingly focusing on high quality and personal service for our guests. Our experience and knowledge of the area is your guarantee for a successful arctic experience!



We offer Northern Lights trips, fjord cruises, fishing trips and coastal culture trips.



During the trips our guests will learn about the area, its history and wildlife. We provide quality clothing and all kind of equipment needed. On all tours, we put effort into bringing our guests to good locations for photography. In case they are not experienced photographers, we are happy to help with the settings. Pictures taken by us during your tour are always included.



Since we started, we have focused on bringing something back to our small community. We involve local people and small local businesses in what we do. Being in nature is our passion. Photographing wildlife and spectacular natural phenomena is our driving force. Without our beautiful nature, we would not do what we do, and we like to share the importance of taking care of the surroundings during our trips. Let’s discover northern Norway, let’s Explore the Arctic.


Explore the Arctic
Phone: +47948 60 941
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://explorethearctic.no/
Vasstrandveien 580, 9108 Kvaløysletta