Fjord & History Cruise

My wife and I travelled through Tromsø during our Gate1 Small Group Tour this month. The Hermes II Fjords and History experience was part of our itinerary. The website lists a cost of 1,390 NOK (about $150 USD). The 2.5 hour voyage, history (Fjords and Hermes II), and experience was sensational! The Captain and crew weee experienced, very knowledgeable, and friendly. Tips: take a few layers of clothing as it can get very cool even during summer months. The crew opens the galley during the voyage- coffee, snacks, beer and a free fish cake. We highly recommend booking a trip with Hermes II during a Tromsø, Norway visit.

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Very warm welcome, very beautiful excursion, the boat and the landscapes are magnificent, even the sun was out! We were able to see a pair of white-tailed eagles flying. The anecdotes about the history of the fjord were very interesting. I recommend it!

This was a truly magical experience - the staff were so friendly, the boat was stunning and we were lucky to share the trip with a friendly bunch of tourists! Saw sea eagles and stunning scenery. Make this a must do in Tromso!

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We had great luck with the weather, the crew was very nice and took the time to talk with each guest, provided warm drinks and some fishcakes. One could even go up to the Captain and try out steering or just have a friendly conversation. Overall the trip was a delight!

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This Hermes II trip is a must do in Tromso. It is a boat trip on a boat with a fascinating history, manned by a team who grew up in or near Tromso and were professional, knowledgeable, warm and friendly and really made the trip for me. We fished, saw a variety of wildlife and went to the site of the Turpitz sinking. And of course the scenery was stunning. They offer a number of other experiences that I will explore when I return to Tromsø.

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Fantastic experience, the crew were exceptional and attended to everyone’s needs serving hot drinks and handing out blankets and well as telling us about history and local wildlife,we saw white tailed sea eagles, harbour seals and plenty of eider ducks - would definitely recommend to all ages.

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Travel on a historic boat over 100 years old by the Tromsø Fjord. We leave the port and you can see both the coast of Tromsø and Tromsdalen. We are moving away from the city and towards a nearby island, protected for the conservation of birds, especially the white eagle. Seals and wreckage from a ship sunk in the Second World War are also observed. Nothing crowded, maximum 18 people, with explanations from the captain and crew, all attentive and very nice. Halfway through the trip, which is 2 1/2 hours, we went down inside the boat and were told the story of the Hermes II. Highly recommended.

Great trip around Tromsø, must do when in Tromsø! Crew was lovely and the views are very scenic. Would definitely recommend doing it!

Most people visit Tromsø for a view of the Northern Lights but this is a great activity for those pesky daytime hours. A friendly, hugely knowledgeable crew takes you out among the fjords, into the realm of gulls, eagles and seals and the sites of wartime derring-do, such as the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz in 1944. Hot drinks and fish cakes help to keep the chill out and they also have thermal suits available if the winds pick up. Recommended.

Very nice and entertaining crew. If you're offered a thermal suit - take it. It's very cold out at sea. It should also be mentioned that many reviews stated that the visit to the old fish factory was so boring. Apparently this has been noticed by now, because we were not in a fish factory. We have eagles, seals and a sunken submarine from the 2nd century. World War I get to see.