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Your Cruise
Join a comfortable expedition vessel. Famous MV FJORD VISJON (MS Tromsø). Northern Norway’s proud explorer vessel from 1956.
The ship is more than just a boat, this ship offers authentic Arctic cruises and stays in Norway. Unlike the tourist boats we have a genuine restaurant with local food bar, and kitchen on board. Unlike standard tours, a Tromsø or Lofoten cruise with us combine comfort in retro saloons with real polar heritage, sharing tales from legendary expeditions and even the vessel’s international TV series, where extreme athletes explored Arctic mountains and wilderness.
Join a comfortable expedition vessel. Famous MV FJORD VISJON (MS Tromsø). Northern Norway’s proud explorer vessel from 1956.
The ship is more than just a boat, this ship offers authentic Arctic cruises and stays in Norway. Unlike the tourist boats we have a genuine restaurant with local food bar, and kitchen on board. Unlike standard tours, a Tromsø or Lofoten cruise with us combine comfort in retro saloons with real polar heritage, sharing tales from legendary expeditions and even the vessel’s international TV series, where extreme athletes explored Arctic mountains and wilderness.
As you visit Arctic Norway, step into the wheelhouse with The Captain to learn about polar navigation, hear stories of Arctic exploration, and discover our eco-innovation: kelp-based biofuel from healthy energy drink production by-products to reduce CO₂ emissions. During the journey, you might even spot some wildlife while enjoying the midnight sun or the magical glow of the Northern Lights or your king crab safari.
With room for 70 passengers and 28 beds for longer journeys, MS Tromsø is a good option for day or overnight stays, socializing on the observation deck, and escaping the crowded tourist streams. This is the real Arctic story - where nature, adventure, and history come together.
Captain Mads Bækkelund & crew
THE REAL STORY (no AI)
Cruises & much more
Svolvær Bed & Breakfast
Stay centrally with access to island adventures.
Lofoten Island Hopping Cruise with lunch
(10:00 – 17:30)
Discover the coolets places in Lofoten by comfortable local explorer vessel:
Svolvær → Skrova → Henningsvær → Svolvær.
Lofoten Islander Package
(3 Nights)
Includes:
- Accommodation onboard 3 days bed & breakfast. Possible to select more days.
- Island hopping cruise (if you want) Wednesday to Sundays 10:00-17:30.
Personal activity advisor aboard.
Bed & Breakfast by the Quay
Stay overnight centrally in Tromsø aboard our social happy explorer cruiser by the fjord.
King Crab Cruise with Self-Caught Lunch
(09:30 – 14:30).
Catch and eat fresh Arctic king crab, and enjoy it aboard a comfortable expedition cruiser.
Cath - Cook - Eat!
Include:
- King Crab fishing with experienced crew and history teller / guide.
- Lunch in restaurant: King crab - Bacalao fish soup, freshly baked focaccia.
- Coffee, tea and fruits.
- Stories and navigation insights.
Northern Lights Cruise with Bacalao Dinner
(17:30 – 21:00). Or longer if you wish.
Include:
- Full bacalao and king crab dinner aboard a comfortable expedition cruiser.
- Stay more aboard the boat after the cruise on the best viewing deck for Northern Lights by our dock
Second chance guarantee: no lights → free retry with bus next day or following day.
Tromsø Arctic Package
Includes:
- Accommodation onboard 3 days by our dock with bed and hot breakfast.
- 1 King Crab Cruise with lunch the time of your choice. (you select when aboard Dep. 1000-1430)
- 1 Northern Lights Cruise with dinner the time of your choice. (you select when aboard Dep 1800-2100)
- Personal activity advisor aboard during breakfast.
- Possible to stay more more days.
Tromsø - Mid day Arctic explorer cruise with polar history.
Choose between full day 10:00 to 16:00, morning 10:00-13:00 or afternoon 13:00-16:00. Open bar & service.
Dive into the deep dark arctic fjords on a Polar expedition cruise
Tromsø - Evening polar expedition cruise
17:00 to 20:00.
What can beat a cruise aboard a classic Tromsø cruiser sailing out in the dark polar winter night with northern light? We steam from Tromsø to the outer skirts where we dock @ destination unknown. Please stay longer after the cruise in our northern lights bar famous for the best spot in town to see the lights playing.
Ersfjord DURING the blue hour - WITH OUR POLAR BEAR BUS
(09:00 – 12:00)
- To the secret hidden dramatic fjord.
- Learn about Arctic Omega-3 production & health advantages on your way.
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Evening Northern Lights Bus Tour
(18:00 - 22:00)
- To Ersfjord and surroundings.
- Warm soup included.
- Optional Northern Lights viewing onboard our boat by the dock after bus tour until midnight.
Rock Around the Island Festival (May 7–9)
(19:00 - 23.00).
Unique floating rock festival in Tromsø.
Departure from Fritjof Nansens Plass 1.
- Only 60 tickets each day.
- Secure your spot at Northern Norway's sailing festival.
- Also suitable for real landlubbers!
National Day Cruises (May 16.–17.)
Seafood & Wine Cruise
Includes:
Limited (30 guests)
- King crab fishing.
- Seafood tasting by top chefs and top wine producers.
- Wine presentation by Antonius Leitz.
Reiselivs samling torsdag 18 September 18:00 til 22:00
The Boat
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Bar and Bistro
In our dining room, we serve local homemade food and drinks from the Arctic. We also have a northern lights / midnight sun bar where we have the greatest selection of all Arctic brewed beers and serve our own healthy vitamin drinks based on seaweed.
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Classic Cruiser with Cozy Intimate Style
The boat & crew has its own international documentary TV series with 16 episodes. Usually you can meet the main characters aboard doing their normal duties.
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Food & Drinks
The only boat in Tromsø with a full kitchen where we prepare all food from the bottom. We are a full style boat and the way you should experience north Norway. Worth to know: We don’t buy any frozen filets, but only whole food where we can inspect and control that its fresh before serving.
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Charters
Contact Cpt Mads @ + 47 92163985
mads@norwegianfjordexplorer.com
Why not make your own cycle or ski cruise to Lyngsalpene or Lofoten? Or a cruise to the inner skirts of Vesterålen and Ofoten? Maybe even Senja?
Sail and stay a few hours or some days onboard the worlds smallest cruise vessel
THERE IS A FJORD IN
YOUR FUTURE
Come sail with us
Our main dock
Our arctic cruiser takes you to the secrets aROUND ARCTIC NORTHERN NORway from our bases in tromsø & lofoten., and we depart from historic Fritjof NaNSENS PLASS IN TROMSØ ALMOST IN THE CITY CENTRE.
Our base in Svolvær Lofoten you find here: 68°13'44.4"N 14°33'42.1"E And the dock in Stokmarknes Vesterålen: 68°34'09.5"N 14°54'46.4"E, connect you to the best fjords and islands as part of an unforgettable Arctic cruise iN Norway.
The Tromsø main island
At midday in winter, Tromsø reveals its charm, and you’ll find our base just to the left of the MAIN bridge. From here, our Tromsø trips begin - the perfect way to visit Tromsø. Join us for an authentic Arctic cruise in Norway and enjoy the beauty of a true Tromsø cruise experience.
The magic of The Arctic Capital
Tromsø city center comes alive in the middle of winter, with cozy bars and a 100-year-old historic cinema offering daily live shows. highlight the TROMSØ island’s unique Arctic lifestyle - north of Alaska and Greenland yet vibrant and urban. When you visit Tromsø, join Captain Mads on his saturday evening city walks.
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Join The Captain on his private tour to the secrets bars and hides in Tromsø
Join the Captain’s private evening tour to Tromsø’s secret bars and hidden corners. Start with a hot dish at his favorite local bistro, then a drink at Tromsø’s most infamous spot. Continue with a walk through the Arctic entrepreneur hub and end at the iconic “Skarven,” the never-too-late meeting place in Tromsø, with a local draft beer. surprises MIGHT ARISE. blending food, nightlife, and culture as part of an unforgettable Arctic cruise in Norway.
The bridge & Arctic cathedral
The bridge to the mainland and Ishavskatedralen.
Midnight summer view of Tromsø
Tromsø seen from top of the city gondola that brings you up in the mountains.
Captain Mads
is your host.
Sail with Captain Mads & his team to the hidden treasures in and around Tromsø and get to know more about The Arctic capital. Mads comes from a family rich on traditions and is also the Captain in the TV series https://tv.nrk.no/serie/oppdrag-nord-norge You are very welcome to come and say hallo in the wheelhouse and learn some polar navigation and the stories.
Welcome to my World!
Captain Mads and his crew.
The team on Tour, come and join us.
Travel Sustainable
The boat is partly fueled with recyclable plant-based seaweed.
From seaweed that consume and destroy CO2 and leftovers from fish processing we make tasty healthy energy drinks, that improve your health (Omega3, pre and probiotic, protect heartbeat & immune defense). Leftovers from leftovers is refined to sustainable biofuel to be used on our arctic explorer cruiser, that take you around Tromsø Lofoten and many other places. Do you want to taste and hear the story?
The boat and its crew has its
Own International Documentary
Deck Plan for
My Fjord Visjon
Charter possibilities:
Adventure cruise to Lofoten & Lyngsalpene with bike or ski
On the loose between Tromsø, Senja, Vesterålen, Lofoten
How to find and Contact Us?
CALL US
WRITE AN EMAIL
booking@norwegianfjordexplorer.comADDRESS
Land office:
Norwegian Fjord Explorer Line As Strandgata 9, 9008, Tromso, Norway.
There’s a FJORD in Your Future
