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title: Fjord & History Cruise
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tromsø
country: Norway
price: 145
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 74
duration_minutes: 150
languages: ["no", en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 8 (Fjord Cruises & Sailing)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/tours/fjord-history-cruise/
---

# Fjord & History Cruise

**Guidekin's take:** Combine fjord scenery with a focus on old boats and history. Thermal suits and coffee or tea are included; meet directly at the boat, and the trip is not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries. 4.82 from 74 reviews at €145 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #3 of 8 in Fjord Cruises & Sailing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Excellent trip for both local and visiting guests, whether you want to enjoy the boating experience and the surroundings, or if you are passionate about old boats and history.

Welcome on board!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meeting point: Directly by the boat on…
- Starts 10:30, 12:30, 14:30: 3 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €145 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 74 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hermes II
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Norwegian, English
- Start times: 10:30, 12:30, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.82 from 74 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 71 of 74.

- 5 stars: 68 (92%)
- 4 stars: 3 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

## What's included

- Thermal suits
- Coffee and/or Tea

## Itinerary

1. **Tromso Fjords** (pass by, no stop) - This tour is conducted by Hermes II. Join the trip with the beautifully restored wooden boat Hermes II. You get to experience both the city and the islands around from the sea side, while you get to hear about the boat's exciting history. All this while enjoying the nature...
2. **The Arctic Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - See The Arctic Cathedral from the sea side, and the opportunities for some great photos.
3. **Tromsobrua** (pass by, no stop) - See The Tromsø Bridge from the seaside, and the opportunities for some great photos.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 10:30, 12:30, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meeting point: Directly by the boat on pier 12 (Sea side of Kystens Hus, Stortorget 1)
Boat name: Hermes II
Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting point: Directly by the boat. Departure from pier 10 by Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora during the period 1 June - 21 August 24 From 22. august departure from pier 12 by Kystens Hus, Stortorget 1 Boat name: Hermes II

## Compared with other Fjord Cruises & Sailing

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 8** | €145 | 2h 30m | 4.82 (74) | shared |
| [Explore Tromso Kaldfjord by Sailboat](/norway/tromso/tours/explore-tromso-kaldfjord-by-sailboat/?format=md) | €272 | 5h | 5.0 (47) | shared |
| [Tromsø Luxury Sailing Yacht Summer Fjord Cruise with Lunch](/norway/tromso/tours/troms-luxury-sailing-yacht-summer-fjord-cruise-with-lunch/?format=md) | €261 | 4h | 4.87 (31) | shared |
| [Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Dinner and Hot Tub from Tromsø](/norway/tromso/tours/northern-lights-yacht-cruise-with-dinner-and-hot-tub-from-troms/?format=md) | €311 | 4h | 4.8 (141) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 8 in Fjord Cruises & Sailing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €125 to €311, median €228; typical length 4h. 0 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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