Tromsø: Fishing Sea Safari
About This Experience
Head out from the heart of Tromsø on a small-group Arctic fishing sea safari built for first-timers and keen anglers alike. Everything starts at the operator's Operations Base in central Tromsø — your start and finish point, and your warm "safe harbour" on land. After a short safety briefing you change into a warm flotation suit or high-visibility oilskins, then board a sturdy aluminium boat with a two-person crew: a certified skipper and a dedicated fishing guide.
Out on the water the guide gives hands-on instruction, so complete beginners land cod, coalfish and haddock alongside experienced anglers. The boat carries a fishfinder sonar to track the shoals and improve your chances, and with a maximum of 12 guests sharing 6 rods on rotation there is plenty of room and time on deck. Back near base the crew cooks a fresh fish soup on board — with a vegan or vegetarian option on request — so you finish the trip warm, fed and usually with a fish story to tell.
Highlights
- Certified skipper plus a dedicated fishing guide — a two-person crew
- All fishing gear and hands-on instruction (max 12 guests, 6 rods on rotation)
- Fresh fish soup cooked on board, with a vegan/vegetarian option on request
- Fishfinder sonar to track the shoals and boost your chances
- Warm flotation suits or bright orange oilskins, fitted at the Operations Base
What's Included
- ✓ Certified skipper and dedicated fishing guide
- ✓ All fishing gear and instruction
- ✓ Warm flotation suit / oilskins
- ✓ Fresh fish soup cooked on board (veg option)
- ✓ Hotel pick-up
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal warm layers (hat, gloves, footwear)
What to Bring
- A warm hat, gloves and sturdy footwear
- Warm base layers (it is colder at sea)
Good to Know & Caveats
- It is usually colder out on the water than on shore — dress warmer than you think.
- Beginner-friendly and weather-smart: departures may be adjusted or moved for safe conditions.
- Group size is capped at 12 guests sharing 6 rods, so everyone gets real time fishing.
Meeting Point
Operations Base, 3rd floor, Storgata 88, central Tromsø — a green building with a sign outside, opposite Visit Tromsø and close to Burger King.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 705 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Good warm welcome. Everything was well explained. The kit was all quite new and in good condition. The skipper moved us around a few times to ensure best conditions whilst looking for fish. And best of all was Louis freshly cooked fish soup!!
— Jaime, 2026-07
A great trip. There was a slight concern about possible rain on our scheduled day so they reached out a few days prior wondering if we wanted to adjust our day. We needed to keep as scheduled and that was fine with them. The fish soup they made on the boat ended up being our favorite fish soup of our entire 10 day stay in Norway!
— Kelly, 2026-06
A fantastic fishing experience with Pepe and Funny! They are very patient, friendly, and made the whole trip so enjoyable. My mum and I truly had a great time, and we’re so glad to recommend this to others!
— michelle, 2026-04
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any fishing experience for the Tromsø sea safari?
No. A dedicated fishing guide gives hands-on instruction on the day, so first-timers reliably catch cod and coalfish alongside experienced anglers. Warm flotation suits and all tackle are provided.
What fish can I catch on this Tromsø fishing trip?
Most commonly Arctic cod, coalfish (saithe) and haddock, straight down over the side. The boat uses fishfinder sonar to track the shoals, and part of the catch is cooked into a fresh fish soup on board.
Is food included, and are there vegetarian options?
Yes — a fresh fish soup is cooked on board and included, with a vegan or vegetarian option available on request. Bring your own warm hat, gloves and footwear as they are not provided.
