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Northern Lights Chase
950 NOK
per person
This tour is conducted by Rødne Fjord Cruise.
Arctic Tromsø is the perfect place to chase your dream of seeing the magical Northern Lights.
General information
Arctic Tromsø is the perfect place to chase your dream of seeing the magical Northern Lights. And our big, comfortable boat is the perfect viewing platform! Our spacious, luxurious, and environmentally friendly catamaran MS Rygerdronningen is also very fast. That means we can whisk you away from the city lights to ideal viewing conditions under the dark veil of polar night when the Aurora Borealis puts on its unforgettable light show in the heavens. Our expert guide will tell you all about this amazing natural phenomenon and even offer tips for photographing it.
Second chance guarantee! While our expert crews will do everything possible to find the Auroras, it is a natural phenomenon that we cannot guarantee. However, if you don’t experience the Northern Lights, we offer a free ticket to
our next Northern Lights chase with us (subject to availability).
About the boat: MS Rygerdronningen is a great boat for hunting the Northern Lights. You can keep an eye out for the mystical Aurora Borealis dancing in the sky from our luxurious, warm cabin with panoramic windows. Then head out on our spacious viewing decks in the brisk polar air to take in the amazing spectacle. From our on board kiosk you can purchase food and hot or cold drinks.
Facilities on board MS Rygerdronningen:
- Panoramic windows
- Spacious outdoor viewing decks
- Kiosk with a large selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks, and meals
- Charging points
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
Sustainable Northern Lights safari: Rødne operates with the greatest respect for our beloved fjords. We are proud to be certified as an environmentally sustainable tour operator under the strict criteria set by the Norwegian Eco-Lighthouse Foundation.
Included: Fjord cruise aboard a warm, stable, and environmentally friendly catamaran, second chance guarantee (if you don't get to see the northern lights), knowledgeable English-speaking guide, free coffee or tea, a spacious cabin with comfortable leather seatsand free WiFi, thermal suits for loan.
Please bring: Warm and comfortable clothes for being out in the Polar Night: warm jacket, hat and gloves/mittens. Camera.
Departure time and place:Friday and Sunday at 9:00 PM (21.00). Meet up at the latest 8:40 PM (20.40) on the pier behind Nerstranda shopping center.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy/for all
Number of participants: 1 – 200 guests. Guaranteed departure.
Note: when buying a companion ticket, a companion certificate must be presented on board. This is in accordance with our routines.
Prices from
950 NOK per person
- Adult NOK 950
- Child 0-3 years old NOK 0
- Child 4-15 years old NOK 475
- Attendant Free of charge
Facilities
- Wheelchair access
- Suitable for children and families
- Guide
- Boat (over 12 persons)
- Groups
- Winter
- January
- November
- December
- Very easy
- Family friendly
- Disability-friendly
- Eco certified
- Northern lights experience
- Eco-Lighthouse
About Rødne Fjord Cruise
The Arctic winter is magical. Humpback whales burst out of the sea in the blue twilight. Orcas, often called Killer Whales, glide through the icy waters. The mystic Northern Lights dancing in the sky at night.
Feel like an Arctic explorer aboard our spacious and modern catamaran, MS Rygerdronningen, perfect for comfortable cruises in the far north. Her twin-hull catamaran design is stable even in rough seas. Enjoy the cruise in the comfort of our luxurious cabin with panoramic windows and then venture out into the brisk polar air onto our roomy decks for a closer look. Our expert local guides will keep you posted in Norwegian and English.
During the polar night of Arctic winter, we offer day cruises in search of humpback whales and orca. In the evening, you can join us as we seek out the spectacular Northern Lights aboard our high-speed ferry that quickly and comfortably gets us away from the light pollution of Tromsø.
Both the whales and the unforgettable light shows of the Aurora Borealis are natural occurrences that we can’t book in advance. What we can guarantee is that if you don’t see them on one cruise, we will give you a free ticket for the next available cruise.
Rødne has more than 60 years of experience in showing off Norway’s stunning fjords. In fact, we are Norway’s largest family-owned express ferry company.
Rødne operates with the greatest respect for our beloved fjords. We are proud to be certified as an environmentally sustainable tour operator under the strict criteria set by the Norwegian Eco-Lighthouse foundation.