On this trip, you will experience the northern lights in a special way. Everything from our warm sailboat with experienced guides and skipper. You will be provided with Arctic stories and we will explore the majestic surrounding fjords in the polar night. Our crew are happy to share with you the tricks and settings in order to take the best northern light pictures. Don´t miss it!
At 20.00 We will meet by the Scandic Ishavshotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromsø. Our sailboat will be moored just a few meters away from it, right in the city center. and we will walk on board. Waiting at Makaria II there will be warm coffee for a warm welcome. Soon after a Safety Briefing and route explanation will follow. At 20:30 we will departure in search for northern ligths.
The routes vary from day to day depending on the weather forecast. We will sail around the surrounding fjords in order to escape the light pollution from the city. Once we found our spot, we will either anchor or stay adrift waiting for the show display. At 24:30, we will start sailing back to the harbour.
For this activity, our guests must be prepared to be outside during winter time. Therefore Warm/Wind proof/Water proof clothes are needed. Although you can always borrow our spare equipment upon availability (rain jackets gloves and hats).
We provide hand sanitizer onboard
We have available face masks for our guests upon request
We only interact with our guests during our tours
We thoroughly clean and disinfect the cabins after each tour.
We keep close look to new COVID regulations provided by the government.