Price from:
287 EUR
Search for the Northern Lights in ultimate luxury aboard our spacious yacht, complete with a private hot tub session under the starlit sky
Duration
4 hours
About the tour
Step aboard our exclusive 4-hour Northern Lights Cruise and immerse yourself in pure luxury as you chase the mesmerizing aurora borealis. Join us aboard Stella Oceana, a custom built 32-meter luxury yacht, designed to host small groups of up to 12 guests.
Settle into an evening of indulgence with a private hot tub experience and a delectable local dinner featuring the rich flavors of traditional reindeer soup. Relax in our spacious saloon, reminiscent of your own living room, offering comfort, warm drinks, entertainment and engaging conversations.
Your knowledgeable local captain ensures the best vantage points for seeing the northern lights. Immerse yourself in the serenity of the arctic landscape and, with luck, witness the northern lights while relaxing in the warmth of the hot tub. Don't miss this extraordinary chance to experience the magic of the northern lights in unparalleled comfort and luxury.
Highlights
- Search for the northern lights from the warmth of a hot tub
- Small group tour on a spacious luxury yacht
- Personalized service and local guiding
- Scenic night cruise with food included
Included
- Welcome drink (non-alcoholic)
- Reindeer soup with root vegetables & fresh bread
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water & cookies
- Private hot tub time for your group
- Blankets & pillows for comfort and naps
- Books & games for entertainment
**About the yacht**
[S/Y Stella Oceana](https://www.worldseaexplorers.com/stella-oceana) is the most spacious sailing vessel in Arctic Norway, boasting a length of 100 feet and accommodating small groups of up to 12 guests. This generous space ensures every passenger can bask in luxury and comfort while relishing their maritime adventure. The unique design provides a stable, gentle, and smooth sailing experience and allows exploration to remote arctic islands and fjords that are typically inaccessible to ships of similar or larger size. It features two exterior decks and a spacious interior saloon with high ceilings and windows, ensuring guests never feel overcrowded.
**Note**
- Dietary restrictions must be notified in advance.
- Minimum of six guests for the tour to run.
- Tour Language: English
- Price per person regardless of age. Infants under 1 years old are free of charge.
**Location**
Tour starts and ends in Tromsø. [See on google maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FkzaLJxGUjyEworz6).
Booking Notes
#We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Please review the important information below before your [Northern Lights Cruise](https://www.worldseaexplorers.com/northern-lights-cruise) in Tromsø, Norway.
##Arrive at the yacht at 18:45.
###Before You Arrive
- **Check-in opens at 18:45 at Stella Oceana.** The cruise departs promptly at **19:00**, so please do not plan to arrive at the departure time.
- **Complete and sign your participant waiver** before arriving for check-in.
- **Have your ticket or booking confirmation email ready** to present when you arrive.
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###Important Contact Information
We primarily contact you using the **email address provided with your booking**, and secondarily by phone.
If you turn off mobile data while travelling in Norway, we may not be able to reach you by phone. Please **check your email regularly before your cruise**, as we may need to contact you with important information or updates.
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###Your Cruise Experience
- **Welcome and safety briefing** after boarding Stella Oceana.
- **Northern Lights cruising through the fjords around Tromsø.** The route, distance and cruising area vary depending on weather, sea conditions, cloud cover and aurora activity.
- **Reindeer stew with root vegetables, served with bread**, together with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water and cookies. Dinner is served during the cruise and may be enjoyed at any time up to approximately 22:30. A vegetarian alternative is available when requested in advance.
- **Private hot tub time for your group.** Hot tub times are allocated onboard once we know how many groups would like to use it, so the timing will vary during the evening.
- **Warm and comfortable indoor spaces** with blankets and pillows, books and games.
- **Changing room, shower and hair dryer** available onboard.
- **Return to Tromsø at 23:00.**
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###What to Bring for the Hot Tub
- **Swimwear** if you plan to use the hot tub. Proper swimwear is required; underwear, everyday clothing and nudity are not permitted. The hot tub is located outdoors on deck, so please be prepared to step outside in winter conditions.
- **Sandals or flip-flops** for use on the outdoor deck and in the shower. These should be clean and used only in these areas, not throughout the yacht’s interior.
- **A towel and/or robe.** Towels are available to rent onboard for NOK 50 if needed.
- **A bag for wet items.** Please bring your own, as we do not provide plastic bags.
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###What to Wear
- **Light, comfortable indoor clothing.** The interior of Stella Oceana is heated and can feel very warm in winter clothing, so we recommend wearing light layers underneath your outdoor clothes.
- **Warm, waterproof winter jacket and pants.** You will want to spend time outside enjoying the views and searching for the Northern Lights.
- **Hat, gloves, neck warmer and warm socks.**
- **Comfortable outdoor shoes that are easy to take on and off.** Stella Oceana has a shoe-free interior, so outdoor footwear is removed when entering the indoor areas.
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###Important to Know
- **The cruise operates in normal winter weather, including cloud, rain and snow.** If weather or sea conditions become unsafe and the cruise must be cancelled or rescheduled, we will contact you as soon as possible. Stella Oceana has a heated interior where you can stay warm and comfortable throughout the evening.
- **Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed.** Visibility depends on both aurora activity and breaks in the cloud cover. Even on cloudy nights, conditions can change during the cruise and openings in the clouds may develop. The Captain will choose the best available cruising area and vantage point based on the conditions that evening.
- **City lights may still be visible.** The goal is to find the best available viewing conditions, which does not always mean travelling into complete darkness.
- **Alcohol is not permitted onboard.**
- **Additional food and drinks are not available for purchase onboard.**
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###Getting Here
**Parking**
Public parking is available in central Tromsø. We recommend using the EasyPark app to find available parking and pay where applicable. Nearby parking areas can be found around Pastafabrikken, Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø and Scandic Ishavshotel.
Please allow enough time to park and walk to Stella Oceana so you are at the yacht when check-in opens at **18:45.**
**Bus & Taxi**
Bus stops and taxi services are available within approximately 1–2 minutes’ walking distance of the yacht.
Cancellation Policy
###Cancellations & Rescheduling
**Public cruises — 1 to 5 guests (per booking)**
More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund or free rescheduling.
48 hours or fewer before departure: No refund. Rescheduling is subject to a NOK 1,000 fee.
**Public cruises — 6 or more guests (per booking)**
More than 7 days before departure: Full refund or free rescheduling.
From 7 days until more than 48 hours before departure: 50% refund.
Fewer than 48 hours before departure: No refund.
Rescheduling within 7 days is subject to a fee of 10% of the total booking value. Fees may also apply if the group size is reduced.
**Private Charters**
More than 90 days before departure: 70% refund.
90–61 days before departure: No refund; 5% rescheduling fee.
60 days or fewer before departure: No refund; 15% rescheduling fee.
###Other Terms
- Guests who do not appear or who arrive after the scheduled departure time are not entitled to a refund or rescheduling under WSE’s cancellation policy.
- WSE may refuse boarding to any Guest who appears intoxicated or is otherwise unable to participate safely. A Guest refused boarding on these grounds is not entitled to a refund or rescheduling.
- If the minimum number of guests required to operate the public cruise is not reached, we will contact you before departure. Subject to availability, you may move your booking to another departure, upgrade to a private charter by paying the difference in price, or receive a full refund.
- Our cruises operate in normal Arctic weather, including rain and snow. Weather alone does not mean the cruise will be cancelled. If the Captain determines that weather, sea or other conditions are unsafe, the cruise may be delayed or cancelled, including on the day of departure. If we cancel, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.
- All cancellations or reschedule requests must be emailed to info@worldseaexplorers.com with your booking name and booking number. Cancellations and changes cannot be processed by telephone.
- We strongly recommend suitable travel and cancellation insurance. Full [terms and conditions](https://www.worldseaexplorers.com/terms-conditions) apply.
