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Brim Explorer, the silent hybrid

Hybrid-electric catamarans that sail in near silence: 4 hours on the water, tasters from the sea included, fjord season in spring and autumn.

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Arctic Fjord Cruise by Hybrid Catamaran
Brim Explorer Arctic Fjord Cruise by Hybrid Catamaran
  • 4 hours
  • ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
★ 4.5 (2,652) from €124
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Brim Explorer’s pitch is audible the moment the diesel cuts out: on electric power the catamaran is close to silent, and the fjord sounds like a fjord instead of an engine room. The 4-hour trip includes small tasters of local delicacies from the sea, Wi-Fi on board and, when weather and current allow, an underwater drone that shows the kelp forest below the surface. At our last check (September 2026) the cruise carried the largest review base of the compared cruises and was flagged as “in high demand”. It is priced above the classic sightseeing cruise; the current figure is on the cruise card below.

Two fjord seasons a year

Brim sails its fjord cruise February to early April and September–October. In the deep winter the same boats switch to whale watching and northern-lights trips, which tells you when the operator thinks fjord sightseeing is worth the ticket. If your dates fall in November–January and you want a day on the water, follow the boats: our sister site tromso-whalewatching.com compares the whale safaris.

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Before you board: three things the booking page undersells

The trip stays on the water: the stop ashore at a fish-drying site that older reviews describe is no longer listed. The underwater drone depends on weather and current, so on rough days it stays on deck. Beyond the tasters, drinks and lunch on board are for purchase, which shows in the reviews: value for money is the sub-score where this cruise comes off weakest of the compared cruises. Book for the silent boat and the format, and count the drone as an extra.

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Arctic Fjord Cruise by Hybrid Catamaran
Brim Explorer

Arctic Fjord Cruise by Hybrid Catamaran

4 h hybrid-electric catamaran · near-silent · tasters from the sea, underwater drone (weather permitting).

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
from €124 ★ 4.5 (2,652 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Hybrid-electric catamaran, sails in near silence on electric power
  • Small tasters of local delicacies from the sea included
  • Underwater drone in the kelp forest when weather and current allow, Wi-Fi on board
  • The largest review base of the fjord cruises compared here, and flagged as "in high demand" at our last check (September 2026)
  • Fjord-cruise season: 1 February to 4 April 2027 according to the booking calendar (checked 13 October 2026), and September–October

About this cruise

Brim Explorer runs this 4-hour fjord cruise on its hybrid-electric catamarans: on electric power the boat is close to silent, which changes the feel of the fjord completely. The guides tell the story of the coast and keep watch for seals and sea eagles, and when weather and current allow, the crew lowers an underwater drone into the kelp forest and streams the pictures on board. Small tasters of local delicacies from the sea are included; drinks and a warm lunch can be bought on board, and there is Wi-Fi. At our last check (September 2026) the cruise carried the largest review base of the compared cruises and was flagged as in high demand.

The whole trip happens on the water. Neither the booking page nor Brim Explorer's own description lists a stop ashore (checked 19 October 2026). Older reviews mention a landing at a fish-drying site, so do not book for that.

Important for planning: Brim's fjord-cruise season runs February to early April and September to October. In the deep winter months the same boats sail whale watching and northern-lights trips instead of fjord sightseeing.

Know before you go

  • The underwater drone depends on weather and current: on rough days it stays on deck.
  • The tasters are included; drinks and lunch on board are for purchase.
  • The booking page lists no stop ashore; the trip stays on the water.
  • Fjord cruises run February to early April and September–October; in the deep winter Brim's boats run whale and northern-lights trips instead.

Content taken from the operator's product page on the booking platform.

Who this cruise fits

Good fit if…

  • The near-silent electric boat is the experience you want
  • You want four hours on the water with a guide who explains the coast
  • You value the extras: Wi-Fi, the underwater drone (weather permitting), a structured guided format the reviews praise
  • Your dates fall in Feb to early Apr or Sep–Oct

Not ideal if…

  • You want to go ashore during the trip; the booking page lists no stop on land
  • You expect included catering (beyond the tasters, drinks and lunch are for purchase)
  • You travel November–January, when this boat goes whale watching

Tasters, drone and the old stop ashore

The booking page lists small tasters of local delicacies from the sea as part of the cruise, and the crew lowers an underwater drone into the kelp forest when weather and current allow. Earlier versions of this trip moored at a traditional fish-drying site, and some reviews below still describe that stop. Neither the booking page nor Brim Explorer’s own description lists it today (checked 19 October 2026), so read those reviews as history, not as a promise.

Why the silence matters

Less engine noise disturbs the fjord less, and it changes the trip for passengers as much as for the wildlife: conversations at speaking volume on deck, the water audible against the hull. Reviews describe the boats themselves as beautiful, and the guided format as structured and entertaining. The boat is the reason to pick this cruise.

What passengers say about the Brim cruise

Recent reviews, quoted word for word, including one aurora sighting. Some still describe the earlier stop at the fish racks.

★★★★★
Lovely cruise, staff were friendly and informative. Loved the stop at the fish racks with the little museum. Beautiful boat, highly recommended
Jacqueline, UK · April 2026
★★★★★
An interesting cruise through the fjord, with plenty of explanations … The shore excursion to the fish racks was also very nice.
Anneliese, Germany · April 2026 translated
★★★★★
… Tobias, Francesca, and the team guided us on the 4-hour tour in a very structured, entertaining manner …
Nina, Germany · March 2026 translated, shortened
★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic as we encounter the Northern Lights less than 2 hours from the start of the tour …
Helena, USA · April 2026
★★★★★
What a fantastic Fjords trip lovely Sunny 😎 weather. Visiting lots of places. Such good value for the money
viv, UK · April 2026

Real traveller reviews from GetYourGuide.

FAQ

How long is the Brim Explorer fjord cruise?

4 hours, from the Tromsø city-centre harbour; the longest of the compared sightseeing cruises.

Does the Brim cruise go ashore?

No stop ashore is listed on the booking page or in Brim Explorer's own description (checked 19 October 2026). Older reviews mention a landing at a fish-drying site; plan for a trip that stays on the water.

What is included in the price?

The cruise, the guides, small tasters of local delicacies from the sea and, when weather and current allow, the underwater drone. There is Wi-Fi on board; drinks and a warm lunch are for purchase.

When does Brim Explorer run fjord cruises?

February to early April and September to October. In the deep winter the same hybrid-electric catamarans run whale-watching and northern-lights trips instead; see our sister site tromso-whalewatching.com for that season.

Is the Brim cruise good for northern lights?

It is a sightseeing cruise, not an aurora hunt, but on dark-season evening departures it happens: one reviewer reported northern lights within two hours of the start. No cruise can promise it.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes, free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure at our last check. The exact policy is shown on the booking page before you pay.

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Four hours on the silent boat

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