Frequently asked questions about this tour

Is all fishing gear provided or can I bring my own?

Fishing poles, hooks, buckets, spares and thermal suits are available onboard. Boots, gloves, hats and personal items can be purchased and prepared for you in advance if requested. If you have your own favorite deep sea fishing equipment that you want to bring with you, you are welcome to do so and you are responsible for your own equipment. ​

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Can I take the fish that I catch with me? What if I don't want it?

You have the option to either take it home with you or enjoy it onboard. We do not offer air vacuumed packing or shipping services for flights or international travel. If you choose not to take the fish home or consume it during the tour, we have arrangements to serve it to other guests onboard or donate it to the elderly people in the local community who have lost someone in the fishing industry. World Sea Explorers AS is a registered tourist fishing enterprise with the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, so you are able to bring the allowed quota of the fish you caught when you leave Norway by submitting the proper documentation to customs.

What food is served onboard? What if I'm vegetarian?

Most diets can be accommodated aboard, just include this information in your booking form. The food served on board is sourced as locally as possible, providing the best quality without too many food miles! Traditional Norwegian cuisine is based largely on the raw materials readily available in the mountains, wilderness and coast. Many of the dishes are the result of what is possible to source considering the the long winters and remoteness of the Arctic region. The typical Norwegian breakfast consists of a slice of bread with a variety of sweet and savory spreads with coffee. Modern Norwegian cuisine has been influenced by globalization and lunches includes foods such as soups, pasta, pizza, bbq and burgers with a local flare. Norwegian dinners typically include carbohydrate and protein-rich foods such as potatoes, meat and fish. Norwegian desserts combine fresh, delicious forest fruits, cream, and fresh baked desserts with ice cream. A sample meal plan will be provided upon completion of your booking confirmation. 

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What are the chances of seeing the Northern Lights?

Staying in the region for several nights increases your chances of seeing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the auroras dancing across the Arctic skies. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and there are no guarantees of seeing them on any specific night. Even in favorable conditions, they can be unpredictable. However, the chances of witnessing the Northern Lights through the end of March and beginning of April are relatively high for several reasons: dark nights, increased solar activity, relatively clear skies and stable weather conditions and low light pollution.

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What wildlife/animals will I see?

You never know what you might encounter in the sea, but some common wild animals that we see are harbor porpoises, otters, orca, seals, white-tailed eagles, migrating birds from all over the world and a variety of arctic birds. ​

Will I get seasick and what if I need medical attention?

We can't guarantee that you won't get seasick, but most people don't experience this discomfort because the boat is so stable.  However, in the small chance that you do get seasick, the crew has a lot of experience and can help you so you can enjoy your trip.  Northern Norway tends to seem remote and isolated, however, we will always be sailing along the coast where help is never far away.  There are local rescue ships and the Norwegian Coast Guard is always operating throughout the entire coast.

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Do we dock in Tromsø every night?

Embarkation and disembarkation is in the town of Tromsø. The anchor or docking location of the two nights onboard will not be in Tromsø and will vary depending on the weather, sea conditions, and best cod fishing locations.