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Midnight Sun Cruise

Sailing at midnight, under a sun that never sets

Duration 3–4 hours (departs late evening, ~21:30–22:00)
Group 6–10 guests
Season 20 May – 22 July
From kr 1 200 per person

Exclusive late-night catamaran cruise — small group of 6–10 guests, with perfect access to the viewing deck

For 2.5 months the sun never sets over Tromsø. Sail out late in the evening and watch it hang low over the horizon, bathing the snow-capped peaks in warm golden and pink light — then return to the harbour at 2am in full daylight.

What's included

  • Hot drinks (coffee, tea)
  • Traditional Norwegian pastries or snacks
  • Light fishing gear (optional)
  • Wi-Fi on board

Where we sail

We sail the calm waters around Tromsøya island and towards the Kvaløya straits — where the low midnight sun lights the still-snowy peaks in soft, shadowless gold.

The journey

  1. 01
    Start

    Late-Evening Departure from Tromsø

    Board the catamaran, enjoy a welcome coffee or tea, and get an introduction to navigating during the polar day.

  2. 02
    1

    Sailing in Golden Light

    Cruise the calm waters around Tromsøya and towards the Kvaløya straits. Experience the unique light show — the sun hanging low and still over the horizon, lighting the snow-capped peaks in warm gold and pink.

  3. 03
    2

    Photo Stops & Quiet Relaxation

    Anchor on open water with a view towards the open ocean — the perfect moment for shadowless photos in incredible soft light. Warm glass salon or open bow viewing deck.

  4. 04
    3

    A Quiet Return at Midnight

    Return to the lively Tromsø waterfront around 1:30–2:00am — in full daylight.

Stories from your guide

The Midnight Sun Phenomenon

How the tilt of the Earth's axis keeps the sun above the horizon in Tromsø from mid-May to late July — for two and a half months without a single night. Life in the Polar Day

While you're in Tromsø

Fjellheisen Cable Car at Night

In summer the cable car often runs late into the night — a superb spot to watch the Midnight Sun from Mount Storsteinen (421 m) before or after your cruise.

Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden

Open 24/7 and free — a walk among blooming plants in the glow of the night sun is a truly unique experience.

Tromsø Nightlife Culture

Across from the harbour, terraces and pubs (Ølhallen, local microbreweries) where locals and visitors celebrate the sunlit nights until morning.

Ready to sail?

From kr 1 200 per person.

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