Watch the Northern Lights in the evening & wake up for breakfast & whale watching! An experience that has it all. This Tromso Overnight Tour includes accommodation onboard one of our comfortable catamarans with warm and cozy sleeping cabins, fjord sailing, relaxing on our catamaran while northern light gazing, home-cooked meals & an whale safari experience, all for the same price as one night in a hotel. What are you waiting for?
Trip Duration: 22:00 - 18:00, 1 night on-board.
What’s Included in the Tromsø Overnight Tour:
“Sailing” Hotel / 1 night
Your Floating Hotel: Onboard one of our comfortable catamarans, your comfort, safety and personalized experience is very important to us. The skipper and crew’s main priority, other than your safety is to get to know you, adjust the tour to your needs and help you get the most out of your time onboard. You get to experience a overnight sailing to Skjervøy, where the whales feed.
3 Home-Cooked Meals
Food & Drinks: Gather around the the warm saloon for breakfast, lunch and dinner while sailing. Your crew will prepare classic Norwegian dishes, Pukka style. There is always fresh coffee, and tea on board along with snacks to keep you full. Have you ever tried waking up for breakfast and whale watching?
Northern Lights Sailing
Northern Lights: When sailing through the polar night, your crew will prepare a homemade Norwegian meal while waiting for the Northern Lights to dance in the sky above us. We will take you to secluded spots to watch the lights from the deck, or nets of the catamaran. The boat also offers 360 panoramic views from inside the warm, indoor saloon if you prefer.
Whale Safari
Whale Safari: In the morning you will wake up to fresh coffee and a delicious breakfast spread while the crew takes your to the areas where we have the highest chances of spotting whales! We always look forward to the vibrant wildlife who seek food in the fjords during the winter time. We often Orca whales, humpback whales, see eagles & arctic birds.
Fjord Cruising
Fjord Cruising: Sail through the epic Arctic fjords on the way back to Tromsø, or watching from the heated saloon with a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea in hand. There are few places in the world with such vibrant wildlife, and what better way to see it than a sailing ship. There is plenty of time to enjoy the scenery of the Lyngen Alps on our 6 hour sail back home.
Tentative Itinerary
The tentative plan20:00 - Access our Lounge at our base camp in central Tromsø. Here you can have a break from your travels, charge your camera, phone and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea with some snacks. You are also able to leave unnecessary luggage that you don’t need during your overnight tour sailing experience safely in a locked room.
21:00 - Board one of our comfortable catamarans in Tromsø harbour and sail out in the magical Norwegian fjords under a starry sky. You will be picked up at our base camp (lounge) and receive a warm greeting by one of our professional guides and get accommodated in our comfortable double cabins onboard. Enjoy the comfort of our catamaran saloon and learn about the sailing route for the night and the whale watching the coming day.
22:30 - The first chance to witness the Northern Lights appears when we have left the harbour and reach the non light polluted areas of the fjords. The chase for the Northern Lights starts and this exciting experience can be combined with the chance to learn about sailing and navigating at night by our passionate, professional skippers.
23:30 - Light Homemade Norwegian evening meal is served. A home-made evening meal is served in our cozy indoor heated saloon, and you can relax as our guides are constantly keeping an eye out if the Northern Lights would appear during dinner.
00:30 - The green lady is dancing! - Enjoy a last part of the evening our on the deck of our catamaran, where you can make yourself comfortable on the nets of the catamaran or where ever you may wish.
01:00 - Your cabin is warm and the pillows are amazing. Get yourself comfortable in your cabin with fluffy pillows and warm down covers. With the water touching the haul outside is an experience we truly want everyone to get when they are visiting us in the Arctic. During the night the crew will take watches on deck as we sail towards the area where the whales are located. A night sleeping on a comfortable boat provides a unique experience, and tomorrow we are up for another adventure with whale watching in the fjords!
09:30 - Whale Safari is our most unique experience - Whale watching is on the schedule, and the arctic fjords are alive, and in addition to Orcas and Humpback whales, we often see eagles & lots of sea birds. We have put so much thought and effort into creating a unique, active and enjoyable day activity for our guests.
11:00 - Learn how to navigate a sailing yacht in the fjords - A small bonus to the tour itinerary and want to provide the opportunity to learn the basics of sailing and navigating a sailing boat. For anyone who is interested, (or if you want a photo as captain), this is an educational and enjoyable moment to ask our skippers about navigating in the far North.
12:30 - Preparation of a warm meal - This experience is absolutely unique and it’s amazing to see the enthusiasm with our guests when they learn how to prepare a fresh fish (in the conditions are right we try to catch it after the whale safari) and the to taste the freshness of the clean arctic fjords in our tasty, modern touch of a traditional fish soup. A secret recipe, but we are happy to share some stories instead 😉
14:00 - 18:00 Fjord Cruise Passed Lyngen Alps - Sail through the epic Arctic fjords on the way back to Tromsø, or watching from the heated saloon with a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea in hand. There are few places in the world with such vibrant wildlife, and what better way to see it than a sailing ship. There is plenty of time to enjoy the scenery of the Lyngen Alps on our 6 hour sail back home.
18:00/19:00 - Home sweet Tromsø - After a unique experience at sea with a lot of incredible moments, the group will say goodbye to the boat, crew and other guests. With a 2 minute walk back to our base camp, you can relax, pick up extra luggage, get directions to new evening activities or to your hotel for the night, if you decided to stay for a few more days in Tromsø.
- Authentic, small group, Arctic overnight sailing experience with certified professional staff
- Guided evening sailing tour and northern lights chase on one of our comfortable catamarans
- Guided “Whale Safari”, an ultimate Whale & Wildlife sailing tour in the Norwegian fjords
- If the conditions are right, we try a go at fishing at our secret spots (with 99% success rate onboard our boat)
- Accommodation in warm comfortable cabins onboard (Private cabins available)
- Homemade Norwegian dinner, breakfast and lunch
- Small bites, coffee & a wide variety of premium tea
- Easy sailing with possibility to ask questions around navigation
- Professional skipper with all commercial licenses
- Warm Safety Suits
- Comfortable indoor saloon with large windows and outdoor seating on pillows or our catamaran net, to watch the Northern Lights
- Spotting and learning about marine wildlife such as eagles, seals, seabirds and whales (we do not always see all species)
- Preparation of a warm lunch from your fresh catch, the Pukka way
- Access to our base camp lounge in central Tromsø
- Baggage storage
- Complimentary concierge service
We have created a packing guide for Tromsø which you can read HERE.
Please note: Hard or large rolling luggages can be kept in a locked, secured room at base camp in Central Tromsø. We suggest bringing a small bag or hand luggage only while on-board as space is limited when sailing.
Read the Packing Guide Here
Accommodation options:
Price per adult in shared double cabin: 5900 NOK (shared double cabin)
Price for private double cabin: 8500 NOK (private double cabin)
Child (6-12 y/o): 4500 NOK (extra bed in double cabin)
Ultimate Sail to Whale Overnight All-Inclusive Package
Daily. 21:00 (boarding) -18:00/19:00 (Overnight Sailing)- Offer valid for bookings until the 30th of November, for tours departing between 10th November - 30th November.
- Adult in shared double cabin: 3900 NOK (original price: 5900 NOK (shared double cabin)) - 2000 NOK SAVINGS
- Adult in Private double cabin: 6500 NOK (original price: 8500 NOK) - 2000 NOK SAVINGS
- Child (6-12 y/o) in regular spot in double cabin: 3000 NOK (original price: 4500 NOK) - 1500 NOK SAVINGS
- Child (6-12 y/o) extra bed in double cabin: 2500 NOK (original price: 4500 NOK) - 2000 NOK SAVINGS
Please note: if the weather is to bad for us to reach the area where the whales are located, we will deliver our Ultimate Tromso Overnight Tour Package
How do you prefer to book your travels?
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– Support 7 days a week
– Free cancellation policy
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– Free cancellation policy
Why Choose Pukka Travels?
Safety & Comfort is Key
At Pukka Travels, we care about your comfort and if you are warm, you will have a much better experience. We will provide insulated arctic safety floatation suits that will keep you dry and warm during your expedition out at sea.
Sailing on a Catamaran
Our boats equipped to sail the arctic seas. She can sleep 6-8 people, and is equipped with heating, coffee, tea, a kitchen to make food & a professional skipper with all commercial licenses.
Keeping our Earth Clean & Happy
In order to run an eco-friendly organization, we choose to use sailing boats and electric cars for the majority of our tours. We also measure the amount of fuel we use and offset our carbon footprint with a carbon neutralizer company.
Bringing the entire gang along?
If you are traveling in a bigger group we can offer several boats where you will all get to enjoy the fjords while sailing out in the Arctic. Please feel free to contact us if you are a larger group as we have great experience in hosting big events, both on land and at sea.
You are our #1 in our hearts
At Pukka Travels our #1 priority is our travelers. If there is anything we can do to make your experience in Tromsø better, please let our team know. We are available 7 days per week.
X marks the spot
We love showing you our backyard, which is why we have a variety of spots marked on our maps. We will take you to the best one depending on the weather conditions during the time of your tour. All to make you feel comfortable while out on the water, or on a land-based tour.
What about food?
On our tours we take your comfort very seriously and we know how nice it is to have a bite to eat along with warm drinks. We will provide coffee, tea, snacks & a homemade fish soup from our catch of the day.
Looking for something more?
All of our tours can be made private, personalized or special for you. Just message or email our team at [email protected].
Snapshots from this tour
How do you prefer to book your travels?
– Online payment
– Direct booking confirmation
– Support 7 days a week
– Free cancellation policy
– Plan your perfect vacation
– No credit card needed
– Support 7 days a week
– Free cancellation policy