The Pick of 15 VIP Experiences in Norway

1.Fjord and Islands Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 144 reviews · 3 hours · from $208Our pick

Cruise Tromsø’s fjords and islands aboard a luxury catamaran with thermal suits, fishing, mountain views, and traditional fish soup.

“We registered for a group catamaran and we got upgraded to another smaller boat on which we were alone (I believe it's because we were the only two registered - which is really great because a lot of companies would have just cancelled the tour). It was one of the most amazing and special activities we've done! Luka, our capitan, was great and sweet. He shared a lot of anecdotes with us. There are not enough great things that I can say about this experience!!! Highly recommend. p.s. we actually heard from a few people in our hotel that their activities with other companies got cancelled because the group was…”

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2.Luxury Northern Lights Yacht Cruise with Hot Tub from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $345Top rated

Cruise Tromsø’s waters in search of the aurora, with reindeer soup, a cozy yacht, and a hot tub beneath Arctic skies.

“My son and I took a trip (his choice) for his high school graduation; this excursion was a true highlight. These hosts go above and beyond in all that they do. They CARE and are invested. To do this every night and to get so excited to see the northern lights **for your guests' sake** is heartwarming. The yacht was clean and every detail was thoughtfully decided upon to make the experience memorable, comfortable, and what each individual desires.”

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3.Luxury Northern Lights Cruise with Hot Tub & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 4 hours · from $309

Review of Tromsø’s luxury Northern Lights yacht cruise, with a hot tub, reindeer soup, small groups, fjord views, and practical booking tips.

“Lovely warm hosts in a charming boat with an amazing hot tub on deck. We also managed to see the northern lights. Great experience overall! Loved it!”

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4.Arctic Fjordcruise & Safari in Tromso with Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Review of Tromso’s 3-hour Arctic fjord cruise, with wildlife, WWII stories, warm suits, snacks, Wi-Fi, and a small luxury catamaran group.

“A wonderful trip with good friends! Captain Haakon was knowledgeable and welcoming! Beautiful scenery and a wonderful way to look at the local geography.”

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5.VIP North Cape and Kingcrab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 93 reviews · 5 hours · from $355

Explore North Cape from Honningsvåg with king crab, Sámi culture, fishing villages, seafood tasting, and small-group guiding in five hours.

“Very much enjoyed this tour. Was not too sure initially, but it ended up being educational and thoroughly enjoyable. We really enjoyed going to North Cape and being at the northernmost populated point in Europe!”

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6.Tromso Luxury Sailing Yacht Polar Fjord Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $349

Review of Tromsø’s luxury Polar Fjord yacht cruise, with Balsfjorden scenery, reindeer soup, wildlife, small groups, and optional hot tub.

“Ótimo passeio e organização! Realmente um passeio de luxo com vistas e alimento maravilhosos! Parabéns ao capitão!”

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7.Luxury Polar Fjord Cruise w/ Hot Tub & Polar Plunge

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 4h 30m · from $281

Review of Tromsø’s luxury fjord cruise aboard Stella Oceana, with scenic sailing, reindeer soup, wildlife, hot tub, and polar plunge options.

“The sailing vessel is magnificent and the crew delightful. Was a wonderful day and the Arctic plunge was worth it!”

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8.The VIP North Cape Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $366

Review of the VIP North Cape Tour from Honningsvåg, with Sami culture, king crab, Arctic views, small groups, price, and practical tips.

“Fantastic tour! Jonathan and his staff went above & beyond to make this tour one of the best and most memorable. Small group, unhurried, informative, and well planned. This is an outstanding tour - don't miss it!”

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9.Northern Lights Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $208

Review of Tromsø’s 3-hour Northern Lights catamaran cruise, with thermal suits, fish soup, fishing gear, pricing, logistics, and honest advice.

“Fantastische schipper Piere, ontzettend vriendelijk en werkte hard om je een goede ervaring te geven. Nadat we op de heenweg veel bewolking hadden en niets konden zien, hebben we op de terugweg nog een poging gewaagd op het dek en kregen we een ontzettend mooie Noorderlicht show te zien.”

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10.Fjord Cruise by Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $236

Review of Tromsø’s 3-hour luxury yacht fjord cruise, with Arctic scenery, thermal suits, fishing, fish soup, group size, and value tips.

“I can't see anything because of the polar night. Plus, it's really cold on the boat. I think it said "I'm a Luxury Yacht," but when I actually got there it was just an ordinary cruiser. I think it's a waste to pay for something like this.”

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11.Small Group Luxury Cruise to Trollfjord on a 33m Classic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $353

Sail from Svolvær to Trollfjord on a 33m classic yacht, with mountain views, salmon soup, a small group, and optional hot tub time.

“A wonderful experience onboard this beautiful ship! I, and my family, highly recommend it, the crew is very lovely and professional! 10 out of 10 pts👍❤️”

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12.Midnight Sun Cruise in a Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

Review of Tromsø’s 3-hour midnight sun cruise on a Lagoon 450 catamaran, with mountain views, thermal suits, fish soup, and practical tips.

“trip was reschedule as said by boat operator, but the next day weather was too bad he took us for the tour, in fact weather with some cloud on booking day was very good to see the sky but it didn't happen. I feel your was rescheduled due to low booking on that day, because next day as well we were only few people. it should be investigated.”

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13.Lofoten VIP PRIVATE Tour from Leknes city / port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $527

Review of Lofoten’s six-hour private tour from Leknes, with beaches, fjords, fishing villages, flexible stops, snacks, and port pickup.

“a small group tour was so perfect for visiting. Our guide Alicja was so responsive to our wishes and happy to slow down or speed up and find the best places for us that often tour buses would not find. She was so knowledgeable and helpful to those in our group who needed extra help. Our group was from a tour boat and we were returned exactly at the time we requested. A really wonderful and unique day.”

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14.Fjord Sightseeing in a Tesla X Luxury Electric Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $199

Explore three fjords near Tromsø in a small-group electric-car tour with mountain views, warm drinks, local stories, and a café stop.

“Es wird Tesla angegeben, jedoch ist es ein Minibus, ich wünschte mir man gibt auch Minibus an. Die Tour an sich war ok, nur dafür etwas zu teuer.”

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15.Lofoten VIP PRIVATE tour from Svolvaer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $526

Review of the private Lofoten tour from Svolvaer, with fjords, beaches, fishing villages, photo stops, pricing, and practical advice.

“This is a brilliant tour greatly enhanced by our excellent guide Eric. Stunning landscapes around every corner . One of the most beautiful places on the planet. Highly recommend this tour to anyone particularly if you want a personalised private tour experience”

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