TROMSØ CATAMARAN FIELD GUIDE
Midnight Sun Aboard the Arctic Princess — Three Hours of Endless Daylight Around Tromsø
A serene 3-hour luxury catamaran cruise from Tromsø that delivers Midnight Sun viewing, onboard soup and provided warm suits—this guide explains what to expect and how the trip flows.
Midnight Sun Aboard the Arctic Princess — Three Hours of Endless Daylight Around Tromsø.
Set out from Tromsø on the luxury catamaran Arctic Princess for a deliberate, three-hour evening sail beneath the Midnight Sun. The voyage threads around Tromsø Island and its wild mountain backdrop, offering continuous daylight from vantage points that range from a panoramic internal lounge to a net just a meter above the sea; warm soup and cozy thermal suits are part of the experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Midnight Sun over Tromsø's islands and mountains
The primary draw is the endless daylight: the catamaran cruises the coast of Tromsø Island with views of wild mountains and shoreline softened by the Midnight Sun, a photographic and atmospheric spectacle.
Lagoon 450 — panoramic lounge, flybridge and net
The Arctic Princess is a luxury sail/motor catamaran (Lagoon 450) that offers multiple vantage points—an internal panoramic lounge, an exterior flybridge, daybeds and an open net a meter above the sea—for uninterrupted viewing of the surroundings.
Warm soup and thermal suits included
Onboard service includes warm soup and other food and drinks; cozy thermal suits or warm clothes are provided to keep guests comfortable through the cool sea air (alcoholic drinks are available at additional cost).
What the day feels like
What the three-hour Midnight Sun sail feels like
The trip moves at an unhurried pace: guests board at a floating jetty in Tromsø, settle into the lounge or claim spots on the flybridge or net, and glide around Tromsø Island while the captain times the route to frame the mountains and shoreline in constant daylight. Service aboard includes warm soup and drinks, and the crew supplies warm clothing so the focus stays on the light and the view.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise runs during the Midnight Sun period; the operator continues with midnight sailing after 22 July when daylight persists through the night.
The operator supplies warm clothes/thermal suits; guests should consider bringing a light personal layer if desired, but basic warm protective clothing is provided aboard.
Boarding is at the floating jetty on the backside of the Scandic Ishavshotel in Tromsø; the outing lasts approximately three hours.
Food and drinks are served onboard (warm soup is featured); alcoholic beverages are available for an additional charge.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Midnight Sun trip?
The sailing lasts approximately 3 hours.
Where do I meet for boarding?
You meet at the floating jetty on the backside of the Scandic Ishavshotel in Tromsø.
Are warm clothes provided?
Yes—cozy thermal suits / warm clothes are provided aboard to keep guests comfortable in the sea air.
Is food or drink included?
Food and drinks are served and included (the outing features warm soup); alcoholic beverages are available at additional cost.
What type of boat is the Arctic Princess?
The Arctic Princess is a luxury sail/motor catamaran (Lagoon 450) with internal panoramic lounge, exterior flybridge, daybeds and a net near the waterline.
When does the operator continue midnight sailing?
After the 22nd of July the operator continues with midnight sailing, during which daylight persists through the night.