Join us on a hunt to catch real Arctic King Crabs in Tromsø the arctic capital aboard a comfortable explorer vessel.
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One of the absolute top arctic experiences where you get to join Northern Norway’s classic comfortable explorer cruiser with retro restaurant & saloons to hunt the king crab. Catch – cook – eat.
Onboarding from 09:30 to 09:50 AM. Arrival: 14:30. Guests are free to stay longer to enjoy a drink and talk with the crew and hear about other local experiences in Tromsø.
Almost in the middle of the city by Nerstranda you find our quay next to Polaria.
Address: Strandgata 9.
Direction: 69°38′43.3″N 18°57′11.8″E
Max capacity: 45 guests.
We sail away approximately 1.5 hours to the hidden king crab fields, where guests are dressed in overalls and invited onto the main outdoor deck to help drag in the king crab pots, take out the crabs and take individual pictures (“wow time”) before the king crabs are delivered to the boat’s chef to cook and prepare, and served in the main restaurant.
The cruise itself sails north or south of the main Tromsø island, depending on weather.
See an introduction to the king crab cruise here: Intoduction Video - 1 and Introduction Video - 2.
It is possible to book an overnight stay in a cabin as well, with hot breakfast. Flexible cancellation terms. Contact us if you want children to join.
Close to Tromsø’s main entertainment square, the Hurtigruten dock, the bus terminal and the express boat station, you find us quietly in a corner of the city centre.
Ticket info: you can change your ticket free of charge by emailing booking@norwegianfjordexplorer.com. Changes are subject to availability for your new selected departure and price category. 100% of the ticket price can also be refunded if cancelled 24 hours before departure.
Guests who book directly with us are guaranteed the best price and direct personal contact for any needs. If booked with an agent, you keep in contact with them.
Adult (18+ years): NOK 2,290
Child (5–17 years): NOK 1,718
Starting time: 10:00
Departure: Strandgata 9, 9008, Tromsø, Norway
Taken from Travel Agencies
The cruise is very pleasant with a very friendly and attentive team. The photos with the king crabs and the activity of going to fetch the pots by boat were exceptional. I recommend this activity to all lovers of crabs and fishing.
It was an amazing experience! And the food was delicious. You could also go up to the captain and take a look from there and ask questions. Really nice captain and crew!
The day was picture perfect, great friendly staff and crew. I was comfortable as a solo traveler.
We would like to give special thanks to our crew member Inge Aaker Emilsen. He was incredibly welcoming, polite and friendly. He shared extensive knowledge about king-crab fishing with great care and passion. He knows this fjord area exceptionally well — local weather patterns, stories of surrounding mountains, and the behaviour of local wildlife. Thanks to him, we gained deep insights into Tromsø’s unique local ecosystem. Inge made every effort to interact with every guest. He ensured everyone could take part in the king-crab fishing activity and fully enjoy the fun. The captain and the whole crew were highly professional as well. We had absolutely perfect day on this tour.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fully recommended!
The entire experience was great and well organized. Elise was a great guide and explained everything very well. The Captain was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. 😄 We got two male King Crabs! It was a wonderful experience. 👏
