Northern Lights Sailing
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$139.52
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$139.52
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration:3h
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Ticket type:Mobile
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- Guided cruising tour onboard one of our comfortable catamarans
- Fresh quality coffee & a wide variety of premium tea
- Warm homemade fish soup from today’s fresh catch
- Easy sailing with possibility to ask questions around navigation
- Professional skipper with all commercial licenses
- Comfortable heated saloon with toilets
- Warm safety suits to stay dry & warm
- Snacks
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Departure details
- Kirkegata 1, 9008 Tromsø, Norway We will meet you at Pukka Travels basecamp at Kirkegata 1. In case you can't find your skipper, please give us a call. If your tour is outside our opening hours, please stay on the line and you will get the option to get connected directly to your skipper/guide.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 48745P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Meet up 10 minutes prior to departure
- We can not guarantee the Northern Lights, but we can guarantee a magical Arctic night in great company
- This tour has a minimum requirement of 6 participants to run
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Northern Lights Sailing?
- Northern Lights Sailing price starts from $148.38. Discover and book Northern Lights Sailing on Tripadvisor
- What is the Northern Lights Sailing cancellation policy?
- Northern Lights Sailing cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Northern Lights Sailing on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Northern Lights Sailing?
- Northern Lights Sailing is hosted by Pukka Travels. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Pukka Travels on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Northern Lights Sailing on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Northern Lights Sailing?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h. Discover and book Northern Lights Sailing on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 48745P9
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Elicienta
00Fantastic
We changed the reservation to a sunny day and it was a good decision, this tour is fantastic if weather permits. T…
delphinem984
00Kayak and sauna expérience
We did kayak and also Sauna and it was wonderfull. The guide was great and my son 9 yearling old was so Happy to ex…
TFFFP
00Excellent trip, excellent guides
What a fantastic trip! We were slightly nervous about 6hrs on a boat with two teens but shouldn’t have been. The …
Olove108
00Highly recommended
Highly recommended, was a wonderful experience in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. The Team was very caring and every…
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00Book it now.
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00Extremely Rewarding
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Paulette S
00Great sailing adventure
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Anna W
00Fantastic experience!
It was fantastic! I booked the evening tour to be able to enjoy the beautiful golden light and as a bonus we were t…
icehockeystick
00Great personalized tour
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00An experience to remember
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00Do it!
Our trip was on a cold, windy, rainy day and we still loved it! As a family of five with two teens and a ten year o…
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emsjames
Bristol, UK30 contributions
Jan 2020
We had booked the northern lights sailing tour for earlier in our trip to Tromso but the weather was not great and Pukka allowed us to change our booking to a few days later.
It was a really relaxing trip, with a small group (just 5 of us plus the guides). All the necessary warm gear was provided if you didn't have your own. Our guides were fantastic throughout the whole trip (skipper Elise - I think! and Max, both very lovely). They were both really knowledgeable, very friendly and chatty. We had a delicious fish soup cooked by Max and despite the weather being quite overcast and windy, they managed to find us a gap in the clouds and we luckily caught a glimpse of the Northern lights just at the last moment before we had to head back to port.
It was a brilliant way to spend our last night in Tromso. Would definitely recommend.
It was a really relaxing trip, with a small group (just 5 of us plus the guides). All the necessary warm gear was provided if you didn't have your own. Our guides were fantastic throughout the whole trip (skipper Elise - I think! and Max, both very lovely). They were both really knowledgeable, very friendly and chatty. We had a delicious fish soup cooked by Max and despite the weather being quite overcast and windy, they managed to find us a gap in the clouds and we luckily caught a glimpse of the Northern lights just at the last moment before we had to head back to port.
It was a brilliant way to spend our last night in Tromso. Would definitely recommend.
Written January 26, 2020
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Wow!
Thank you so much for your amazing review. Fantastic that you had a great time and that you enjoyed our awesome crew.
Warmest Regards
The Pukka Travels Team
Written January 28, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
cjbogard
Hempstead, NY2 contributions
Dec 2019
We actually went on four tours sponsored by Pukka (three run by them, one by the Sami reindeer folks). All were fantastic, especially the guides!
The guides were not only very friendly and knowledgeable but they also often shared a bit of their own lives and backgrounds with us. Some of them were first-rate adventurers, researchers and explorers in their own right, and their tales of arctic and other travels just added to the quality of our experiences. Our mini-bus trip around the fjords was informative and a great introduction to the area. The catamaran trip was lovely. We saw the Northern Lights in all their glory and had a wonderful fish stew while on board. It was great learning about the Sami people, feeding reindeer and riding behind them. We went looking for the Aurora a second night and "only" got a great look at the Milky Way, reindeer stew around an outdoor campfire and great stories about our tour guides' travels as we roasted marshmallows over the cozy campfire. Great night photography by our guides, too! Our trip to the arctic was really memorable (and we have traveled a lot) - and much of it was due to the dedicated, flawless, friendly service of the Pukka team. Don't hesitate a second. If you are headed to Tromso, book with Pukka!
The guides were not only very friendly and knowledgeable but they also often shared a bit of their own lives and backgrounds with us. Some of them were first-rate adventurers, researchers and explorers in their own right, and their tales of arctic and other travels just added to the quality of our experiences. Our mini-bus trip around the fjords was informative and a great introduction to the area. The catamaran trip was lovely. We saw the Northern Lights in all their glory and had a wonderful fish stew while on board. It was great learning about the Sami people, feeding reindeer and riding behind them. We went looking for the Aurora a second night and "only" got a great look at the Milky Way, reindeer stew around an outdoor campfire and great stories about our tour guides' travels as we roasted marshmallows over the cozy campfire. Great night photography by our guides, too! Our trip to the arctic was really memorable (and we have traveled a lot) - and much of it was due to the dedicated, flawless, friendly service of the Pukka team. Don't hesitate a second. If you are headed to Tromso, book with Pukka!
Written January 5, 2020
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Dear Traveller,
It was a real pleasure to host you for these tours and we are glad that you enjoyed it as well.
Hopefully we get to see you here soon again, maybe in the summer next time! :-)
Best wishes,
Alice and the Pukka Team
Written January 11, 2020
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Pollyj71
Bardou, France16 contributions
The catamaran tour was very well organised and our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to see an amazing display of lights but what really made the trip was the company of the other guests and the hospitality of our guide. He made us some delicious soup and set out blankets and bean nages to keep us warm. I was impressed with his safety briefing and all of the equip the made available to us to keep us safe and warm.
Written November 6, 2021
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Thank you for your review, it's great to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you soon again!
Written December 3, 2021
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Hugo R
Brasilia, DF25 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Disappointing. The captain was gentle, the weather wasn't ideal, but the on-board experience didn't help at all. We stayed really close to the city and had no update along the trip. Suddenly the boat turned back and returned to the harbour. There were not enough bowls for the soup, in the end me and my wife could not have it. Other companies offer a "guarantee" that if you don't see the NL one night, you can board another at no additional cost. Go for those ;)
Written January 4, 2022
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Hi Hugo,
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and we are sad to hear that you were disappointed.
Unfortunately the weather here in Northern Norway can be unpredictable (not to mention dangerous) so to ensure that guests are kept safe and satisfied our skipper decided to turn back to harbour mid-tour.
I understand that we endeavoured to find an alternative experience to suit, but believe that in the end, you opted to cancel and accept a full refund.
We hope that you are able to join us some other time when better conditions allow us to showcase this amazing corner of the world.
And if you have any further comments or thoughts, please contact us at support@pukkatravels.com or via telephone +47 99 37 1010.
Warmest Regards
Josh & The Pukka Travels Team
Written January 9, 2022
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Louis
11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Went on the catamaran cruise on a very cloudy day. Chances of seeing the Northern lights were almost zero but our two guides found a gap in the sky and we could experience the beautiful spectacle. The crew was super friendly and competent. They caught a fish, which they prepared later to a delicious fish soup. Equipment/Clothes provided fitted perfectly helped keeping warm. Everything was fantastic!
Written February 25, 2020
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Thank you so much for your feedback! It is sometimes on the most challenging looking nights that the Dancing Lady puts on a show!
Warmest Regards
The Pukka Travels Team
Written February 26, 2020
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Nader
11 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
It was a great evening on the sail boat.Though unfortunately the Aurora did not show up.
Nick and Francois are really amazing in what they do and very friendly.
Nick and Francois are really amazing in what they do and very friendly.
Written November 30, 2018
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Hi Nader,
Thank you for taking your time to leave this review.
Nick and Francois are glad to hear that you had a lovely time with us despite the shy Green Lady.
Hopefully the Aurora will show all of herself to you when you are in Tromsø next time.
All the best,
Jenny & The Pukka Team
Written November 30, 2018
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Kim M
Helensvale, Australia25 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
This was an incredible, unforgettable experience.
The catamaran was warm and comfortable with a lovely seating area and 2 toilets aboard.
We had a small group of nine, chatting about our travels and how excited we were to be sailing the Artic on this catamaran Northern Lights tour.
The Captain Stian was professional and spoke fluent English.
He looked after us to the max, going above and beyond, making sure we were warm and comfortable and answering all of our questions.
Not only, did he cook a delicious fish soup and vegetables, brewed coffee, tasty breads and snacks, he sailed the catamaran smoothly in search of the Northern lights.
The warm thermal suits and life jacket safety was reassuring, and we even had reindeer skins to sit on, on deck.
The stars appeared brighter than ever before, piecing through the darkness of the sky. This alone was amazing.
Around midnight, we saw the phenomena, but needed a SLR camera to capture the colours, it was magical, like stardust dancing around the catamaran for over an hour.
I would highly recommend Pukka tours to anyone wanting to have the most amazing experience of their lives. And a BIG thank you to Stian for looking after us.
The catamaran was warm and comfortable with a lovely seating area and 2 toilets aboard.
We had a small group of nine, chatting about our travels and how excited we were to be sailing the Artic on this catamaran Northern Lights tour.
The Captain Stian was professional and spoke fluent English.
He looked after us to the max, going above and beyond, making sure we were warm and comfortable and answering all of our questions.
Not only, did he cook a delicious fish soup and vegetables, brewed coffee, tasty breads and snacks, he sailed the catamaran smoothly in search of the Northern lights.
The warm thermal suits and life jacket safety was reassuring, and we even had reindeer skins to sit on, on deck.
The stars appeared brighter than ever before, piecing through the darkness of the sky. This alone was amazing.
Around midnight, we saw the phenomena, but needed a SLR camera to capture the colours, it was magical, like stardust dancing around the catamaran for over an hour.
I would highly recommend Pukka tours to anyone wanting to have the most amazing experience of their lives. And a BIG thank you to Stian for looking after us.
Written October 13, 2018
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Dear Kim,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It truly sounds like you had a wonderful time onboard the tour :-).
Hopefully we get the chance to see you again in the future.
Best,
Alice & The Pukka Team
Written October 16, 2018
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roger698
Kildare, Ireland6 contributions
Nov 2019
Very disappointing with this trip.Expected to go searching for lights, instead just went to darkest point in fjord,(tromso always within view). John and Peter nice guys but didn't know about the aurora or camera settings.Fish soup was ok. Wouldn't recommend.
Written November 25, 2019
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Thanks for getting back in contact Roger, and after investigating we felt it was appropriate to offer a full refund.
Warmest Regards
The Pukka Travels Team
Written February 13, 2020
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Annie N
Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
We did several tours whilst in Tromso. Pukka travels were really good to deal with. We were well informed about pickups and inclusions. I don’t know how they find their guides but they were all really relaxed and informative. We had so much fun!
Written April 25, 2019
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Hi,
Thank you so much for taking your time to share your feedback.
We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and hope that we get to see you again in the future!
Best wishes,
Alice and the Pukka Travels Team
Written April 25, 2019
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Trekkakent
17 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
What a night. I'm not the best in boats so found the sailing experience a little tricky but so worth it. You've got to have your wits about you as you move outside the safety of the warm cabin in your thermal suit and life jacket. Naturally, it can be icy so the handholds outside become good friends as you look around for sightings of Northern Lights. We were so happy to look around in awe at the repeated, spectacular displays as we left the Tromso harbour on 27 February 2019 for a three and a half hour trip into the darkness and back. The small crew got us out and back safely through some rocky conditions that particular night and supplied a fish soup supper to warm us up before heading back into harbour. A fantastic experience in a long lifetime. Brilliant night despite the challenges of a blustery sailing for inexperienced fjord/sea travellers.
Written March 6, 2019
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave us this review!
We are really glad to hear that you enjoyed your Northern Lights Sailing tour with us and that you were able to spot the Aurora on your tour.
We would love to host you again if you find yourself back in Tromsø.
Best Wishes,
Jacob & The Pukka Team
Written March 7, 2019
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Sophie D
Trebas, France4 contributions
Hi, is it possible for an elderly person in a wheelchair to participate?
could you tell me when is the best time to see the northern lights?
Thank tout
Sophie
Jorge H
Sao Paulo, SP2 contributions
Hi, do you take professional pictures and send to us? Or we must take our own cameras? Thanks!
Kim M
Helensvale, Australia25 contributions
Hi Jorge, I would recommend taking an SLR camera, as our mobile Iphone cameras didn't pick up any pictures. There were a couple of people on board with us, who took amazing pictures with their SLR cameras. Enjoy!
