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When love arrived by sea: two weddings aboard Hermes II

Brudeparet Kristin og Bjørn kysser ved navneskiltet på Hermes II i Tromsø

Last Friday was a day to remember aboard Hermes II. On the same day, but entirely separate from one another, two couples celebrated their big day with us – two weddings, two distinct celebrations, and two couples who were lucky with the weather.

A wedding ceremony on the deck of the historic wooden vessel Hermes II in Tromsø
On deck – Kristin and Bjørn say their vows.

One of the weddings was especially close to us: one of our own extra skippers, Arnt-Ronald, married Åshild. A little earlier in the day, Kristin and Bjørn also said yes to one another.

Arriving by sea

At both weddings the couple arrived at Hermes II aboard Talaria, our fast RIB – a maritime way to reach the ceremony, with the wind in your hair and the historic wooden boat waiting out on the fjord.

A wedding party arriving by sea aboard the RIB Talaria on the fjord in Tromsø
The wedding party arrived by sea aboard Talaria.
A wedding couple at the wheel in the wheelhouse aboard Hermes II
At the wheel on board.

Both couples were married by deputy mayor Sigrid Bjørnhaug Hammer, whom you’ll also spot in several of the photos from the day.

Deputy mayor Sigrid Bjørnhaug Hammer marrying the couple aboard Hermes II
Deputy mayor Sigrid Bjørnhaug Hammer officiated both weddings.

A day at sea

We at Hermes II helped with the practical planning and arranged a simple meal on board. Both couples got to celebrate their day out on the water, in fine weather and beautiful Tromsø surroundings.

A wedding couple in traditional bunad by the nameboard of Hermes II in Tromsø
By the nameboard of Hermes II.
A wedding couple aboard the historic wooden vessel Hermes II
Arnt-Ronald and Åshild on board.

We congratulate both couples, and thank them for letting us be part of their day.

A wedding or celebration on board?

Hermes II is an atmospheric setting for weddings, anniversaries and private celebrations at sea in Tromsø. Feel free to get in touch to hear more.