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Northern Lights Cruise: Arctic Aurora Experience
4.8
140 Ratings
Tromsø
Embark on a luxury Northern Lights cruise in the Arctic Norway fjords. Relax in a hot tub, enjoy a delicious dinner, and search for the mesmerizing aurora borealis in the starlit sky.
Embark on a luxury Northern Lights cruise in the Arctic Norway fjords. Relax in a hot tub, enjoy a delicious dinner, and search for the mesmerizing aurora borealis in the starlit sky.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tromso - Set sail on an evening cruise to witness the Northern Lights. Delight in exclusive access to an outdoor hot tub, savor reindeer soup, and enjoy the opulent space of a yacht accommodating only 12 guests.
- Dress in layers: light clothing for indoor relaxation, and waterproof/windproof winter attire for outdoor enjoyment of the scenery.
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- Tromso - Set sail on an evening cruise to witness the Northern Lights. Delight in exclusive access to an outdoor hot tub, savor reindeer soup, and enjoy the opulent space of a yacht accommodating only 12 guests.
- Dress in layers: light clothing for indoor relaxation, and waterproof/windproof winter attire for outdoor enjoyment of the scenery.
- To maintain a pristine and luxurious environment for all guests, shoes and outdoor clothing must be removed before entering the yacht’s interior.
- No beverages, including alcohol, are sold, alcohol consumption is prohibited, and no food or other drinks are available for purchase.
- Cruising distance may vary, and aurora sightings are not guaranteed.
- Hot tub use includes access to a shower, changing room, and hair dryer. Swimwear is required for the hot tub. Bring your own towel or robe, with towel rentals available onboard.
- Notify at least 24 hours in advance if a vegetarian soup is preferred or if there are other dietary restrictions.
- All guests are required to sign a waiver before boarding.
What's Included
- Northern Lights Yacht Cruise
- Access to hot tub, shower, changing room & hair dryer
- Non-alcoholic welcome drink
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water & cookies
- Reindeer soup with root vegetables & bread
- On-board restrooms
- Northern Lights Yacht Cruise
- Access to hot tub, shower, changing room & hair dryer
- Non-alcoholic welcome drink
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water & cookies
- Reindeer soup with root vegetables & bread
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
- Towels
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Towels
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Information
Embark on a 4-hour evening cruise aboard the Stella Oceana to seek out the enchanting aurora borealis.
Our seasoned local captain guarantees the finest viewpoints for observing the northern lights. Relish the tranquility of the arctic landscape and, with some luck, marvel at the northern lights while unwinding in the cozy hot tub.
Delight in a serving of…
Embark on a 4-hour evening cruise aboard the Stella Oceana to seek out the enchanting aurora borealis.
Our seasoned local captain guarantees the finest viewpoints for observing the northern lights. Relish the tranquility of the arctic landscape and, with some luck, marvel at the northern lights while unwinding in the cozy hot tub.
Delight in a serving of our traditional reindeer soup. Kindly notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you prefer a vegetarian option.
Our well-informed crew is available to answer any questions about your surroundings, as well as the history and culture of the local area and Norway.
Dress warmly to fully enjoy the scenery from the outer decks amidst the natural elements. Retreat inside to the warm saloon, where you can relax with books, games, pillows, and blankets. Unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, and cookies are available throughout the cruise.
The 33-meter yacht offers luxurious space and comfort for an intimate group of up to 12 guests.
- Arrive 15 minutes early. Check-in starts at 18:45. The yacht ‘Stella Oceana’ departs at 19:00.
- Alcohol Free Cruise
Location
World Sea Explorers Stella Oceana
Sjøgata
Meet directly at the yacht 'Stella Oceana', a white, 33 meter sailing yacht with 2 wooden rigs at the marina right in front of the Fiskekompaniet restaurant. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the 19:00 (7pm) departure time for check-in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(140 Ratings)
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Rebecca_g
Jan 15, 2026
Wonderful experience - My son and I took a trip (his choice) for his high school graduation; this excursion was a true highlight. These hosts go above and beyond in all that they do. They CARE and are invested. To do this every night and to get so excited to see the northern lights **for your guests' sake** is heartwarming. The yacht was clean and every detail was thoughtfully decided upon to make the experience memorable, comfortable, and what each individual desires.
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Maddy_c
Jan 11, 2026
Hot tub in the snow at sea! - Firstly seeing the Northern Lights is a lottery not a guarantee, and although on this occasion we didn't see them (cloudy snowy weather), both Captain Kennet and Sachi were engaging, welcoming and professional and we still had a fab time.
The interior of the boat was comfy and cosy and the reindeer stew was very tasty.
Despite no Northern Lights, it was quite the experience to sit in a hot tub on a boat in the artic while it snowed!
As we were on the deck, we caught Kennet for an impromptu chat as we were returning to port. Kennet is Tromso born and bred and has family roots going back to the beginning of the town so has fantastic local knowledge and clearly cares deeply about the place and the environment.
Warning - wrap up warm if it's early January!
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Mark
Jan 9, 2026
Must unique experience in a hot tub in a boat!The hosts are very nice and the boat is beautiful! - The hosts are so cool and knowledgeable!
The boat is impressive and beautiful!
Even though we did not see the lights, great experience
The hot tub was very nice and warm
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Daniela_m
Jan 7, 2026
A dream! - The Stella Oceana, a beautiful ship, docks in a perfect location in the middle of the Tromsø Haven District. The team, Captain Kenneth and Sachi, are doing their job with passion! Beautiful tours, super interesting facts about fjord and wildlife, enjoying Aurora Borealis in the warm hot tub or warming up after Polar Plunge, hot chocolate and cookies and the wonderful reindeer stew conjured up by Sachi make a fjord cruise with World Sea Explorers an unforgettable experience.
On board:
Wonderfully maintained ship, crew with a lot of experience, shower/WC, coffee, tea, cookies in self-service, depending on the offer lunch, dinner, hottub use. Enough comfortable seating in the warm below deck, 2 outdoor decks to enjoy the dream landscapes.
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767luiseg
Dec 23, 2025
Feel-good shipping - Very good and professional service. The captain and his crew are friendly, you felt comfortable all the time.
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Christopher_i
Dec 22, 2025
Incredible friendly... - Incredible friendly captain and crew. Very insightful as well. Will help you find the aurora once in a spot that he knows will be visible. The food is excellent and filling. Overall, a very accommodating and experienced experience.
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Bonnie_v
Dec 18, 2025
Our Family’s Stellar Cruise - The Oceana Stella was in immaculate condition- due to the efforts of Captain Kenner & his wife Sachi. Both were incredibly kind, helpful, and friendly. We could tell that they were invested in bringing a wonderful experience to our family.
The Captain’s enthusiasm in siting the Aurora Borealis was contagious!
You MUST try the Reindeer stew. We thought we’d be handed a paper cup with a few spoonfuls of- No! Sachi set the table and brought us a huge bowl of stew, with garlic bread. DELICIOUS! And coffee, tea & hot cocoa weee free to enjoy.
Finally - you haven’t lived until you have searched for the Northern Lights, while sitting in a hot tub - North of the Arctic Circle.
I highly recommend this tour. Heartfelt Thanks to Captain Kemmet & his wife Sachi. My family would happily take this tour again.
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Monica
Nov 24, 2025
Excellent walk - The boat is very cute, the food delicious and the hosts lovely.
Watching the auroras from a hot tub is a unique experience.
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Robert_b
Nov 20, 2025
Snowy, snowy Night - First we would like the captain again for taking us out during a such an intense snowstorm! We were able to catch clear pockets of sky and stars. Soaking in the hot tub while floating on the Norwegian Sea with the heavy snowfall was an amazing experience. I felt just like the Japanese macaque. Lol We all had a great time aboard and it was warm and cozy under deck when we wanted to get out of the snow. The stew was hot and delicious and it was nice to pick what time we wanted to eat. It was easy to see how much the ship is loved and cared for, it was beautiful with the old wood interior and was comfortable. Everyone had a fantastic night and will remember it forever.
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Shellsbells63
Nov 20, 2025
Great experience - Had a lovely time cruising with Sachi and Kenneth on the Northern Lights cruise. Met some lovely people and tried reindeer stew for the first time which was beautiful. Unfortunately we didn’t see any Northern Lights but it was lovely to meet Sachi and Kenneth and would highly recommend this cruise if you want a small group of 12 or less and there is a hot tub on board if you want to take a dip.
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