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A plate of shrimp, bread, and lemon wedges on a wooden table. 1
A wooden boat docked at a marina with a building and a bridge in the background. 2
A sailboat with passengers and crew on a calm lake, surrounded by mountains and a distant cityscape. 3
A wooden boat named 'Hermes' on the water with a bridge and hills in the background. 4
A boat with passengers, a wooden cabin, and a bridge in the background. 5
By Hermes II
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$181 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Savour premium shrimp caught in the Barents Sea on a scenic cruise
    • Enjoy the fresh Arctic air on deck or relax inside in the cosy saloon
    • Learn about the history of the 109-year-old wooden vessel, Hermes II
    • Hear authentic stories about life at sea, the fisheries, and the people
    • Sip on cold drinks from the bar as you take in the views of the sea

Activity location

    • Tromsø
    • Tromsø, Troms, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Stortorget 1, 9008 Tromsø, Norge | Meeting point: Directly by the boat on pier 12 (sea side of Kystens Hus, Stortorget 1) Boat name: Hermes II Meeting time: 15 min before departure
    • Tromsø, Troms, Norway

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Tromsø: Scenic Arctic Shrimp Cruise

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Starting time: 4:15 PM
Price details
NZ$180.84 x 1 AdultNZ$180.84
Total
Price is NZ$180.84
Until Thu, 10 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    What’s included:
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    Departure every Friday at 16:15 from Torghuken (returns 18:00)
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    Scenic shrimp cruise in the Tromsø Sound
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    Shrimp from Arctic Quality by Hermes – freshly frozen at sea
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    Fully licensed bar with wine, beer, and Hermes II craft beer
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    Authentic stories from the vessel’s maritime past
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    Coffee and tea included
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    Blankets and thermal suits for your comfort
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    Perfect for friends, colleaues, a date – or simply yourself.
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    And yes – the Arctic sea air is included.
  • Exclusions
    Cold drinks from the bar

What you can expect

  • Start your weekend with fresh sea air, a great atmosphere, and a true taste of Arctic quality on board Hermes II. Depart from Torghuken for a scenic shrimp cruise through the Tromsø Sound.

    Unwind after the week, enjoy the views from the sea, and let the weekend feeling settle in, whether you're with friends, colleagues, on a date, or simply treating yourself.

    On board, enjoy premium shrimp from the operator's own brand, Arctic Quality by Hermes. Caught in the Barents Sea by the freezer trawlers Hermes and Hera, the shrimp are freshly frozen at sea to preserve their exceptional quality and taste, bringing you as close to the source as possible.

    The bar is open throughout the cruise, offering cold drinks. Enjoy the fresh Arctic air on deck, or relax inside in the warm and charming saloon.

    Hermes II is a 109-year-old wooden vessel with a remarkable history. She was actively shrimp fishing in the Barents Sea as early as the 1960s. Along the way, hear authentic stories about life at sea, the fisheries, and the people behind it.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tromsø
    • Tromsø, Troms, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Stortorget 1, 9008 Tromsø, Norge | Meeting point: Directly by the boat on pier 12 (sea side of Kystens Hus, Stortorget 1) Boat name: Hermes II Meeting time: 15 min before departure
    • Tromsø, Troms, Norway