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Cruises from Tromso 2023

Tromso, NorwayTake a memorable cruise adventure from Tromso, Norway in 2023. For cruise ships, Tromso serves as both a port of call and an embarkation port. The city of Tromso is home to a large number of interesting sights and cultural attractions that are sure to spark the attention of tourists.

Tromso, Norway, has served as a jumping-off place for explorers and hunters of the Arctic since the 18th century, and it is located well north of the Arctic Circle. Breivika Cruise Port, about 4 kilometers north of the city center, is where the vast majority of cruise ships dock. Shuttle buses run between the port and downtown, making transportation convenient for passengers.

Tromso, Norway

The Norwegian city of Tromso serves as a gateway to the Arctic and is framed by fjords and mountains covered with snow. There is a vibrant cultural scene, fascinating museums and art galleries, a huge selection of attractions, magnificent activities, and nearby experiences, as well as a great many bustling cafes and restaurants providing world-class food. Some of the most popular places to visit in Tromso are the Arctic Cathedral, Polaria, the Cable Car, the Tromso Wilderness Centre, Mack Brewery, the Science Centre of Northern Norway, the Arctic University Museum of Norway, the Polar Museum, and the Tromso Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden.

Tromso, the largest city in Northern Norway, is blessed with two wonders of nature: the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. It is nearly impossible to forecast when or where the aurora borealis will appear, but clear nights between October and March increase the likelihood of catching a glimpse.

What cruise lines depart from Tromso?

The port of Tromso is served by a variety of different cruise lines in 2023. These range from those oriented toward families to those that are more elegant and traditional. Tromso port includes itineraries with Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Silversea Cruises, and other cruise lines.

Destinations from Tromso

Cruises that leave from Tromso in 2023 can take you to a wide variety of destinations that are located all around Europe and even further beyond. Most commonly, cruises from Tromso go to exciting destinations such as the Greenland, Svalbard, and countless more Northern European sites.

The best time to take cruises from Tromso

Due to the region's moderately cold climate and short summers, there is a short window of opportunity for cruises to depart from Tromso. The months of May to September, which are considered to be the peack seasons, are the best times to go on a cruise. However, if you want to see the Northern Lights, the best months are from December through March because during this time there are more hours of darkness and the night skies are cleaner. Explore cruises from Tromso that depart in the months of June 2023, July 2023, and August 2023.

Duration of cruises from Tromso

Cruise Lines offer itineraries from Tromso that range from 9 to 15 days. You can choose cruises lasting from 9-day, 11-day, 14-day, and 15-day, depending on the length of your holiday.

Pick the perfect Tromso cruise

There are several cruise lines that offer and one-way sailings from Tromso.

Tromso Cruise Schedule 2023

Tromso is an excellent departure point for cruises along Norway’s west coast to the North Cape and the Midnight Sun. The ship schedule 2023 from Tromso can include Norway and Norwegian Fjords, Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea, the British Isles, Iceland, and the Arctic.

Silversea Cruises Svalbard 14-day route

14-day Svalbard cruise from Tromso

Silver Endeavour, Silversea Cruises

Date: June 17, 2023

Ports of Call: Tromso, Storstappen Island, Skarsvag, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Jan Mayen Island, Akureyri, Bolungarvik, Stykkisholmur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary

Norwegian Cruise Line Greenland 14-day route

14-day Greenland cruise from Tromso

Norwegian Star, Norwegian Cruise Line

Date: August 26, 2023

Ports of Call: Tromso, Svolvaer, Sandnessjoen, Alesund, Bergen, Lerwick, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Torshavn, Djupivogur, Akureyri, Ittoqqortoormiit, Scoresby Sound, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary

Norwegian Cruise Line Greenland 11-day route

11-day Greenland cruise from Tromso

Norwegian Star, Norwegian Cruise Line

Date: August 4, 2023

Ports of Call: Tromso, Svolvaer, Sandnessjoen, Olden, Lerwick, Torshavn, Djupivogur, Akureyri, Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary

Cruises to Tromso

Tromso is also a very common stop for cruise ships sailing throughout Europe. Tromso can be part of cruises that sail to Norway and the Norwegian Fjords, Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea, the British Isles, Iceland, and the Arctic.

Silversea Cruises Svalbard 14-day route

14-day Svalbard cruise from Reykjavik

Silver Endeavour, Silversea Cruises

Date: June 1, 2024

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Stykkisholmur, Bolungarvik, Akureyri, Jan Mayen Island, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard, Skarsvag, Tromso; View Itinerary

Norwegian Cruise Line Svalbard 12-day route

12-day Svalbard cruise from Reykjavik

Norwegian Star, Norwegian Cruise Line

Date: July 23, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Alta, Harstad, Svolvaer, Tromso; View Itinerary

AIDA Cruises Svalbard 17-day route

17-day Svalbard cruise from Kiel

AIDAluna, AIDA Cruises

Date: July 27, 2023

Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary

Date: May 31, 2024

Ports of Call: Hamburg, Shetland Island, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Hamburg; View Itinerary

AIDA Cruises Svalbard 17-day route

17-day Svalbard cruise from Kiel

AIDAluna, AIDA Cruises

Date: June 23, 2023

Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary

Norwegian Cruise Line Iceland 14-day route

14-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik

Norwegian Star, Norwegian Cruise Line

Date: September 9, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Seydisfjordur, Djupivogur, Tromso, Svolvaer, Sandnessjoen, Alesund, Bergen, Lerwick, Edinburgh, Southampton; View Itinerary