Polar Adventures · Killengreens gate 7-11, Tromsø
Polar Adventures takes a small boat out to Ramfjorden, stops at the fishing spots, and the crew turns what you pull up into fish soup on board. Pick it for the fishing and the food, and book the all-inclusive option: the classic one has no rods.
Polar Adventures is a family-run company that has worked the fjords around Tromsø for more than ten years. Its office sits on the front pier at Killengreens gate 7-11, next to the Radisson Blu and the Scandic Ishavshotel, and the listing includes hotel pickup and drop-off. The trip runs four to five hours, with a photo stop at the island of Ryøya, about an hour in Ramfjorden and one more stop before the run back.
The listing sells two quite different trips under one name. The all-inclusive fjord and fishing option uses a smaller boat (the operator says groups are 40 to 80 percent smaller than on the big boats), stops at several spots for cod, haddock, coalfish and wolffish, and includes fish soup, bread, hot drinks, snacks, cookies and thermal suits. The classic fjord cruise uses a slightly larger boat, has no fishing, and sells the soup, coffee and snacks on board. The listing marks the all-inclusive as the dearer option, and the $177 from-price may not be the one you want. Check which option you click.
The crew is generous with the catch. Guests describe the crew throwing fish to draw in sea eagles, and the listing says fillets can be prepared to take home on a good day. The operator names small pilot whales, dolphins, otters, reindeer and moose as possible sightings, which is ambitious: eagles are the realistic bet, and nothing is guaranteed. No alcohol is allowed on board.
Hotel pickup, or walk to the Polar Adventures office on the front pier at Killengreens gate 7-11.
A photo stop and guided sightseeing around the island south of town.
Cruising, fishing at the captain's spots and the soup, served on board.
Scenic views on the way back, with a last look for eagles.
Drop-off back in town, with fillets to take home if the catch was good.
★★★★★Awesome cruise - we were able to experience deep sea fishing, watch soaring eagles swoop in to collect fish [...] The polish lady chef made this experience a memory we will always cherish.
★★★★★Really enjoyed this trip! We had great weather and the staff were wonderful. During the tour, we spotted eagles, a fox, and some porpoises, and caught a fish. The fish soup made from it was absolutely delicious!
★★★★★This is the very first time we try fishing in our life and we got numerous of cod fish. [...] Fish soup is delicious!
★★★★★Everything was wonderful. The crew was very kind, especially the chef, who is very friendly.
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The all-inclusive option uses a smaller boat with fewer guests and includes fishing, fish soup, bread, hot drinks, snacks and thermal suits. The classic option is a sightseeing cruise on a slightly larger boat, with no fishing and food for sale.
On the all-inclusive option, yes: the crew cooks the catch into fish soup on board. If the catch is good, they can also prepare fillets for you to take home.
The listing says it is, with one limit: non-folding and electric wheelchairs can't come. Mention any needs when you book.
Hotel pickup is included. If you walk, the Polar Adventures office is on the front pier at Killengreens gate 7-11, next to the Radisson Blu and the Scandic Ishavshotel.
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Fish in Ramfjorden from a small boat, then eat fish soup made from the catch. Hotel pickup and thermal suits included.
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