Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Fishing Trip from Svolvær

Excursion

Price from

$223

Duration
2hrs30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 travellers
Booking code
E-SVJ6

Suitable fishing kit: Safety suit which makes you float, waterproof work clothes, warm and waterproof boots, coffee, our experienced fishing guide and skipper
  • Original fishing experience.

  • Seasoned skipper to guide and assist you.

  • Learning how to fillet your catch.

  • Sailing on an Lofotfisket fishing boat.


Try fishing and get to know more about the fishing history on this authentic trip. 

Our winter fishing includes sea fishing with line wheel and we offer coffee on board our boat. 

MS Symra is a traditional and authentic fishing cutter, and she turned 100 years old in 2017. She is protected by the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage. Symra is a comfortable boat originally built specifically for Lofotfisket, and she is certified for 38 passengers.  

On the 10 fishing stations on board, you will get to try for yourself, whether you have what it takes to work in the Lofoten fisheries. And the catch? We teach you how to fillet it on board.

Practical information

  • Language: English.

  • Included: Suitable fishing kit: Safety suit which makes you float, waterproof work clothes, warm and waterproof boots, coffee, our experienced fishing guide and skipper.

  • Remarks/requirements: The weather at sea in Lofoten can change rapidly, which is part of the charm of these isles. Fishermen have over hundreds of years learnt what is suitable clothing at sea, and we recommend the same for our guests. Recommended clothing: Wool underwear, which isolates and breathes.Fleece, wool sweater or another insulating middle layer.Hat and mittens that you are not too precious about since they will smell like fish afterwards and good boots.

  • Walking information: 150 meters to starting point. 150 meters back to ship.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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