The 5 Best Norway Catamaran Cruises

1.Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 727 reviews · 3 hours · from $198Our pick

Join Brim Explorer for a three-hour evening cruise from Tromsø, dining on a seafood-based New Nordic menu as the catamaran circles the island. Heated cabins, 360-degree windows, local guides, and outdoor aurora viewing make this a comfortable option, though clear skies are never guaranteed.

“We saw the northern lights that night. The food was good but the table was too small for our group of 6 people. I think someone should ask us whether we would like to separate or not. We required upstairs but a staff said we were too big group for the table upstairs. Join with the cruise should not too many people I guess.”

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2.Fjord and Islands Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 144 reviews · 3 hours · from $208

Join an English-speaking captain aboard the Arctic Princess for a three-hour cruise from Tromsø. Enjoy fjord and island views, warm drinks, fishing, thermal suits, and fish soup on the return. Captains including Per, Paolo, Luka, and Kurt have been praised for their stories and cooking.

“We had booked for the afternoon fjords trip but we changed due to weather to the morning trip which had finishing involved too. This made the trip for my partner he caught a tiny haddock, the boat was lovely inside and the captain was brilliant funny, knowledgeable and a great fish soup chef! This was amazing to see the views being on the water is my favourite thing so even tho I didn’t take part in the fishing I had a great time and my partner loved it too. Would HIGHLY recommend if you like boats, views and finishing. Special thank you to our captain for keeping us safe and…”

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3.Arctic Fjordcruise & Safari in Tromso with Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours aboard a comfortable catamaran from central Tromsø. Your local captain may take you toward Rya for birds and dolphins, point out Fjellheisen, and explain the Tirpitz story. Coffee, snacks, Wi-Fi, warm suits, and a group capped at 12 are included.

“The captain was warm, friendly and very much enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the area with us. The boat was comfortable and we had a lovely afternoon. Highly recommend!”

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4.Andenes: Responsible Whale Watching with Classic Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 86 reviews · 4 hours · from $183Best value

From Andenes Harbor, you spend 3 to 5 hours on a classic catamaran searching Arctic waters for sperm whales, orcas, dolphins, puffins, and sea eagles. Marine biologists guide the trip in English, with a heated cabin, soup, drinks, and a Whale Pass if no whales are seen.

“Le seul bémol est la barrière de la langue le guide parle tres vite et notre niveau d'anglais est trop faible pour suivre.”

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5.Northern Light Cruise With Luxury Catamaran in Tromso, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Sail Tromsø’s fjords at 8 pm aboard a small catamaran with up to eight people. Captain-guides such as Clement, Nick, Arno, and Håkon search for clear skies and Aurora Borealis, while you warm up with coffee, snacks, Wi-Fi, and provided suits.

“The captain and crew were very willing to share their stories of Tromso and worked hard to find a view of the Northern Lights despite poor viewing conditions.”

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