Full-day trips
Set aside time for a rich experience in the old trading village Finnkroken. This trip is ideal for those who love history, are curious about what life was like here in earlier times, or those who simply want to enjoy a longer boat trip.
On board the 107 years old Hermes II it feels like travelling back in time. And in a way we really do. Finnkroken has been a registered trading post for more than 200 years, and the Reinøy island has been inhabited for almost 10.000 years.
We start out from Tromsø with a two hours sailing in beautiful scenery. On the way you may explore the old boat as much as you want, and learn about Hermes II’s exiting history.
When we arrive in Finnkroken local hosts will guide you through the village and invite you to visit The Armauer House from 1802, the church, the museum, the Einar Berger (local painter) exhibition and much more.
And if you prefer; feel free to walk around on your own between old buildings, on the quay or into the nearby woods and hills. Reinøy has lots of nice hiking trails that are easily accessable.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Capacity: Up to 35 guests
Departure: Upon agreement
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
PLEASE NOTICE
– The tour might be cancelled or rescheduled due to harsh weather conditions.
Included / Facilities
- Local crew with all certificates and licenses.
- Norwegian and English speaking hosts.
- Storytelling. Hermes II's exciting story.
- Warm blankets & thermal suits to lend.
- Coffee & tea included. Other hot drinks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages for sale on board.
- All serving licenses.
- Lounge with dining area & bar.
- Warm lounges.
- 2 toilets.
- All personal safety equipment.
Bring
- Personal equipment, warm clothes.
- Remember warm hat, mittes and shoes. It is often cold at sea.
THE EXPERIENCE
Join Hermes II on an excursion to an old trading post that has a history as rich as the boat itself. This trip will provide you with a good insight into local culture and an opportunity to experience the wonderful flavours of North-Norwegian specialities.
About the trip to Finnkroken
When the old meets the new, it can be delightful. When the old meets the old, it becomes historic. This day-trip allows you to experience that exact feeling.
Hermes II is a freighter built in 1917. It was used to carry fish, livestock, building materials and all kinds of goods between the inshore islands. You can now join an authentic freight route to Finnkroken, a place where the boat transported and sold coal in an earlier life. Step on board and let us take you on an exciting journey through time. To Finnkroken on Reinøya.
On the trip outwards you may listen to the story of the boat’s history and absorb the tranquillity as Hermes II takes you to this extremely well-preserved trading station, a 2-hour trip from Tromsø. Finnkroken has been populated since the Stone Age, and with several hundred years of trade traditions, the place has been an important component of the region’s development and history.
At Finnkroken, you can explore a wonderfully well-preserved house from 1802, visit the wharf and other old buildings and really feel a sense of history. You will hear about the trading station, merchants, fishing and hunting, and about settlements that are 6,000 – 10,000 years old. You can also take a short walk to the church or to the settlement museum, which displays several works by the internationally renowned local artist Einar Berger. Berger was the first Norwegian artist to be exhibited in the Louvre.
Hermes II and Finnkroken both have long histories. Join us and let yourself be fascinated by another point in time.
Safety first
Hermes II is equipped with top-quality modern navigation and safety equipment. On board, you will meet highly qualified and experienced skippers and hosts with safety training. A trip with Hermes II should be a pleasant and safe experience for everyone.
Facilities
Serving
Hermes II is registered as a restaurant with a serving licence. Therefore we are not able to allow our guests to bring their own food or drinks. Exceptions can be made for small children and allergy sufferers.
On two of our open trips – the 2.5 hour cruise and the fishing trip (4.5 h) alll our guests get a warm fishcake. On the fishing trip we prepare today’s catch and serve fresh fish the traditional northern Norwegian way. Coffee and tea are included. Other hot drinks, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks may be purchased on board – also on our 1 hour trips.
On some of our SPECIAL SEASONAL CRUISES we offer special food & wine/beer menus. We focus on local produce to give you an exciting culinary experience. E.g: Skriemølje (famous fresh cod dish) in the winter, aquavit & herring dishes for Christmas, beer and seafood-based local street food in the summer or other special events related to food concepts.
We plan the TAILOR-MADE TRIPS in cooperation with you. There are many options, from a pure boat trip without food, to various servings on deck, to multi-course tasting menus in the lounge below deck. On a trip with us you can enjoy a culinary experience with a delicious selection of known – and perhaps unknown – flavours from the best local food producers.
Please contact us, and we will find the best menu for your cruise.
Clothing
Tromsø lies approximately on the edge of the Arctic ice. It is cold here, but it is even colder out at sea and it’s more exposed to wind. We therefore recommend that you keep abreast of the weather forecast before your trip and dress accordingly.
