There is now a seat guarantee on the express boats. From 1 February 2026, a seat guarantee will apply on express boats throughout Troms county. In practice, this means that you buy a ticket in advance for a specific departure and are guaranteed a seat on board.Seat guarantee on express boatsFrom 1 February, travelling by express boat will become easier. Buying a ticket will then guarantee a seat on board. You will then know in advance that you have a seat on your chosen departure and no longer need to worry about whether you will get on the boat or not. To be guaranteed a seat, tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be sold on board if there is still available capacity. Passengers with a seat guarantee will board first.How the seat guarantee worksBuy a ticket in advance for a specific departureTickets can be booked up to 45 days before departureYou are guaranteed a seat on boardArrive 20 minutes before departure in Tromsø, Finnsnes and Harstad, and just before departure on the other ports. Present a valid ticket when boarding.You have a free choice of seats on board.✅ How to buy tickets in advance: To be guaranteed a seat, tickets must be purchased in advance. on the Svipper app,at our contact centre and sales outlets at the port terminals in Tromsø, Finnsnes and Harstad, oron Entur’s website or in the Entur app.On-board ticket sales subject to availabilityTickets may be sold on board if there is still available capacity. Passengers with a seat guarantee will board first.❗You cannot buy tickets hereFrom 1 February, it will no longer be possible to buy express boats tickets.from ticket vending machines,with travelcards orwith vouchers or travel couponsMore information about the seat guaranteeHow to buy ticketsBoarding Ticket productsTravel guarantee and refundsHow to buy tickets The Svipper appThe Svipper app is the easiest and most flexible way to buy express boat tickets. You can use the app to:buy a ticket for tour desired departure,cancel your trip up to one hour before departure,follow your trip and get updated service disruption information andpay by Vipps or payment cardHow to buy tickets in the Svipper app:Download the Svipper app in Google Play (Android) or the App store (iPhone)Log in with Vipps or a one-time code by SMSClick on Tickets in the menu at the bottomSelect Buy Select Single ticket express boatSelect Travellers and number (adult, child, senior, etc.)Select where you want to travel (from/to)Select you desired departureSelect your payment method and pay by Vipps or payment cardYou can save the card for faster payment next timeHow to find your ticket for boarding or inspection: Click on Tickets in the menu at the bottomClick on My tickets in the menu at the topClick on Show details on your ticketEntur.no and the Entur-appOn entur.no and in the Entur-app, you can buy tickets for buses and express boats.If you buy your ticket on entur.no, it will be sent to you as a PDF by email.If you buy your ticket in the Entur app, you can find the ticket directly in the app.Contact centre and sales outlets at the port terminalsYou can buy tickets over the counter at our contact centre at the port terminal in Tromsø and sales outlets in Finnsnes and Harstad.Contact centre Tromsø Address: Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 TromsøOpening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10.00-14.00 (10am-2pm)Wednesday: ClosedWeekend and public holidays: ClosedTerminal café FinnsnesAddress: Bernhard Lunds vei 5, 9300 FinnsnesOpening hours:Monday-Wednesday: 06.30-18.30 (6.30 am – 6.30 pm)Thursday-Friday: 06.30-22.00 (6.30 am – 10pm)Saturday: 08.30-17.00 (8.30 am – 5pm)Sunday: 16.30-21.45 (4.30 pm – 9.45 pm)Harstad Visitor CentreAddress: Harstad express boat quay, 9405 HarstadOpening hours: Monday-Wednesday: 10.00-16.15 (10am – 4.15 pm)Thursday-Friday: 10.00-17.00 (10am – 5pm)Saturday: 10.00-15.00 (10am – 3pm)Buy tickets on behalf of othersBuy tickets for others in the Svipper appRead more about how to buy tickets for others in the Svipper app here.Buy tickets for larger groups or people without the Svipper appIf you are buying tickets for a larger group, or for people who do not have the Svipper app, we recommend the following:Book the trip at entur.noEach booking generates a PDF ticket that is sent by emailThe ticket can also be printedIf tickets are purchased for multiple people in the same booking, everyone must board together as one group Cancellation of ticketsYou can cancel your ticket in the Svipper app up to one hour before departure. Please note that it will take a few days until the amount is back in your bank account.How to cancel your ticket: Click on Tickets in the menu at the bottomClick on My tickets in the menu at the topClick on Cancel purchaseSelect Cancel purchase againYou will not receive a refund if you cancel your ticket less than one hour before departure. Signal callEven if you purchased your ticket in advance, you still have to notify the boat in advance if you are travelling from a stop with signal call. Boarding Latest arrival timesPlease arrive well in advance of departure. Latest arrival times are:Tromsø: 20 minutes before departureHarstad: 20 minutes before departureFinnsnes: 20 minutes before departureOther ports: Just before the boat departuresBoardingThis apply for boarding: Present a valid ticket when boardingSelect a seat on boardPriority boardingPriority boarding is available for: children travelling alonefamilies with young childrenpeople with disabilitiesThe port terminals in Tromsø and Finnsnes have a separate area for priority boarding. Ticket products Youth TOTALIf you have a valid Youth TOTAL ticket, you must also reserve a seat on board. You will find the reservation button directly on your ticket in the Svipper app. There, you can reserve a seat on the departure you are travelling with, at no extra cost.Group travelYou do not need to notify us in advance if you are travelling as a group. When you order tickets for a specific departure, the entire group is guaranteed a seat.You can order up to 20 tickets per order.You can order tickets up to 45 days in advance.You cannot use travelcards, vouchers or travel coupons on express boats.You can pay by Vipps or a payment card.All passengers listed on the same ticket must board together as one group.Are you booking on behalf of others?The trip must be booked at entur.no.Each booking generates a PDF ticket that is sent by email.Dogs and petsYou are permitted to bring dogs and pets on the express boat, but we are unable to guarantee space for the dog or pet. If you are travelling with a dog and pet, the following rules apply:You need to buy your own ticket in advance and, if space is not available for your dog or pet, you can apply for a refund for your ticket.You pay for the animal on board the boat.Read more about dogs and pets on express boats Bagasje og reisegodsBagasje og reisegods på hurtigbåtDu kan ta med én koffert eller bag per personBagasjen kan veie maks 20 kgDu kan også ta med liten håndbagasje som du har med deg inn i salongenHar du mer bagasje, må du betale for ekstra kolli om bord i båtenStørre eller tyngre bagasje kan bare tas med hvis det er plass om bord, og mannskapet godkjenner det.Hurtigbåt og ferger har egne priser og vi henviser til hver enkelt transportørs praksis for gods og bagasje. Det er stor variasjon i hvilket gods som fraktes på sjøen, derfor er det ikke praktisk mulig å ha et felles regelverk. Skal du sende noe med båten i Tromsø, Finnsnes og Harstad må du kontakte vekter. På andre hurtigbåtkaier kan du ta kontakt direkte med båten.BicyclesYou can bring your bicycle subject to available space on board. Bikes, e-bikes, scooters and e-scooters are permitted. You need to buy a bicycle ticket on board the boat. CompanionsIf you are travelling as a companion, the following rules apply: You need to reserve space on board. Order a free ticket on the Svipper in e category for child (0-5). Show your companion’s card and ticket during boarding.Read more about companions Travel guarantee and refunds Travel guaranteeFor travel guarantee on express boats, the following rules apply: If the departure is cancelled owing to unforeseen events (force majeure), the ticket will be automatically cancelled and you will receive a refund.If the departure is cancelled owing to crew shortages or technical failure, the ticket will be automatically cancelled.Refunds owing to weather, crew shortages and technical failuresIn the event of cancellation owing to weather, crew shortages or technical failure, the following rules apply: You do not need to apply for a refund. You will automatically receive a refund.Refund in the event of a replacement bus serviceIf the express boat is cancelled and you choose a replacement bus service as alternative transport, the following rules apply: You need to buy a bus ticket for the section of the route you are travelling. The express boat ticket will be refunded automatically.Refund for travelcardsIf you have credit on your travelcard that you cannot use, you can apply for a refund here. Published 22.01.2026 19.34 Updated 19.02.2026 10.40