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Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner and Hot Tub from Tromsø
A 4 h northern lights tour from Tromsø by World Sea Explorers, shared with up to 12 travellers. From 342 USD per person, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 140 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner is a 4 h aurora tour from Tromsø, shared with up to 12 travellers, run by World Sea Explorers. It costs from 342 USD per person and is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 140 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Tromsø and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Experience Tromsø’s winter fjords after dark aboard S/Y Stella Oceana, a spacious 34-meter expedition sailing yacht limited to 12 guests. This is more than a Northern Lights search: it is a relaxed four-hour evening on the water, with generous outdoor decks for watching the Arctic sky and a heated saloon for dining and warming up between periods outside. Each booking group receives 30–45 minutes of reserved private hot-tub time beneath the night sky. Enjoy a non-alcoholic welcome drink, traditional reindeer stew with bread, and coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water and cookies. Blankets, pillows, books and games add to the comfort onboard. The Captain selects the safest and most suitable route through the fjords based on the evening’s sea and weather conditions, while the Captain and crew provide personal service and local insight throughout.
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- 30–45 minutes of reserved private hot-tub time for each booking group
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, cookies, 1 non-alcoholic welcome drink
- 4-hour Cruise aboard Stella Oceana with a local Captain and experienced Arctic yacht crew
- Toilet, changing room, shower, hair dryer, blankets, pillows, books and games
- One serving of reindeer stew with bread (Vegetarian/vegan stew requires advance notification)
Not included
- The cruise is alcohol-free, and guests may NOT bring alcohol onboard.
- The interior is shoeless, and outdoor clothing must be removed before entering the saloon.
- For the hot tub, bring a towel, your own swimwear, sandals or flip-flops, and a bag for wet items.
- Vegetarian or vegan stew is available with at least 24 hours’ notice.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- After check-in at 18:45, depart central Tromsø at 19:00 aboard S/Y Stella Oceana. The Captain selects the safest and most suitable route through the surrounding fjords based on the evening’s sea and weather conditions. Spend time beneath the Arctic night sky on the outdoor decks and look for the Northern Lights during the cruise. Each booking group receives reserved private time in the outdoor ho
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 12 travellers
- Meeting point, no hotel pickup
- Guide languages: English, Japanese, Norwegian
- Booking size: 1 to 4 travellers
- Operator: World Sea Explorers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The cruise is alcohol-free, and guests may not bring alcohol onboard.
- The interior is shoeless, and outdoor clothing must be removed before entering the saloon.
- The public cruise requires a minimum of six guests to operate.
5Aurora over Tromsø tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Norway page has the Kp Tromsø needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 09:11 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 10:20 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Tromsø
| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 61 | 64 |
| 4 stars | 4 | 2 |
| 3 stars | 3 | 4 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 1 | 1 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 149607P7, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner in Tromsø cost?
From 342 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the Viator listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner in Tromsø last?
4 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner in Tromsø private or shared?
It is shared with up to 12 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner in Tromsø?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner need to see the northern lights from Tromsø?
Tromsø needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Tromsø is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner in Tromsø?
World Sea Explorers, the operator named on the Viator listing. Reviews shown here combine Viator and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 149607P7, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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