Arctic Fjord Cruise with Brim Explorer
This tour is conducted by Brim Explorer.
Your journey begins as we sail from Tromsø to Holmen Island, a former fishing station later used as a World War II lookout. Here, weather permitting, we deploy our underwater drone to explore Arctic marine life in real time on the onboard screens.
We continue past Olavsvern, a Cold War submarine base carved into the mountain. Once one of Norway’s most secret military facilities, it was designed to protect NATO submarines and withstand nuclear threats until its decommissioning in 2002.
Next, we sail towards the island of Rya, home to a quaint fishing facility, where you will disembark for a short visit. Explore two small museums, a traditional drying rack, and learn how cod fishing and skrei shaped Northern Norway’s culture and economy. Exhibits include old tools, dried cod, historical photos, and fishermen’s clothing you can examine up close. Before returning on board, enjoy a local tasting featuring dried fish, roe, or another seasonal bite.
On the return journey, we cruise by Tromsøya and Håkøya, islands linked to World War II air raids and the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz.
Enjoy a roundtrip from Tromsø filled with history, coastal culture, and the incredible Arctic scenery!
Location or meeting point
Important information
Meeting time and place
Various departure times: Please double check the booking calendar for the correct departure time when making a reservation.
Meet 15 minutes before departure at the pier to the side of Skarven Kro Restaurant in Tromsø (Kaigata 6)
Duration
4 hours
Included
- English and Norwegian-speaking guides
- Visit a local fishing facility (Rya) (Subject to the weather)
- Facilities on board:
- Café with food and beverages for purchase
- Free tap water
- Free Wifi
- Toilets
- Warm indoor saloons
Good to know
- The stop on land is weather dependant.
- The use of underwater drone is weather dependant.
- This is not our whale watching tour.
Price Groups:
- Adults: age 17+
- Youth: age 12-16
- Child: age 3-11
- infant: age 0-2
Dog friendly activity
Dogs & cats are welcome on board as long as they are on a leash and you mind the other guests.
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