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The 15 most popular whale watching in Norway. What each trip actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
Tromsø whale safari on MS Gabriele with warm catamaran and English guides, likely orcas and humpbacks, Arctic fjord scenery from $207.
“TAKE MOTION SICKNESS PILLS BEFORE GOING! The sea was mild for the Arctic Ocean, and 75% of the boat got sick 😂, Saw some sperm whale tails flash.. Most didn’t see them. It’s the end of January which is the end of the whale season. But with all that being said I would do it…”
A long, cold, high-speed RIB day from Tromsø to Skjervøy for close-up orcas and humpbacks in the Arctic fjords.
“This was honestly the most incredible thing i’ve ever done! my expectations were exceeded massively! We started with around a 3-4 hour bus journey into Skjervøy and then once we arrived we headed off into the little hut where we were greeted by our guides and split into little groups after getting suited up into…”
Silent whale watching from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric boat for humpbacks and orcas, plus warm cabin comfort, fjord views, and quiet searching.
“This was a really great day trip for us. It’s a very long trip out and back, but the boat is comfortable and the views along the way are stunning. We were fortunate enough to see some whales, and it is evident this company prioritises respecting the whales in their natural environment which was nice…”
A 3-hour Alta Fjord cruise for whales and seabirds, with warm suits, tea and coffee, and a chance of Sami joik.
“Incredible. We'd heard the whales had moved to deeper waters waters by the mid of January. Our boat was treated to Orcas and Humpbacks together. Phenomenal!”
A fast RIB ride from Skjervøy to hunt for whales, with Arctic gear, small groups, and a strong shot at orcas and humpbacks.
“Honestly the boat trip was amazing. They took such good care of us and made sure we were comfortable and warm. They were really good at getting us where we needed to be to see the orcas, and predicting where they were going to be. Amazing guides. The coach trip from Tromsø was also fairly…”
24-hour Tromsø cruise with a cabin overnight, 3-course dinner, northern lights chase, and Skjervøya whale watching.
“The crew and tour guides are lovely, couldn’t do more for you to ensure upmost comfort. Knowledgeable about the whales and northern lights with several talks across the 2 days. We learnt lots of new things. Cabins are comfy and warm and there’s several food choices at each meal. All you of what we had…”
Full-day RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy with warm suits, lunch, and small-group orca and humpback spotting.
“It was ok. Go into the bus, drive 4 hours.. always in a hurry to get on the water. But then you see the whales and it was amazing. Afterwards again hurry and drive home.”
Heated Sea Runner boat tour from Alta Harbor in winter Altafjord to spot orcas and humpbacks, with coffee and cookies onboard.
“Super host Valerie. We saw the whales and some sea lions. Amazing tour through the fjords”
Cruise the Tromsø fjords to chase whale sightings in a comfy catamaran, with an English guide, Wi-Fi, and a big chance at orcas.
“Perfect team speed boat. Very good communication Fine chairs. Gentleman personnel. I recommand this boat to the familie or like me with my son Kami 23 up . We’ve had a great time watching himbaks, odkąd”
Winter fjords whale watch from Tromsø on MS Alba: orca and humpback chances, expert guidance, hot drinks, and Whale Pass rebooking.
“Niesamowita wycieczka i niezapomniane przeżycie! Udało się zobaczyć wieloryby i orki z bliska, a cała wyprawa była świetnie zorganizowana. Widoki zapierające dech w piersiach, a emocje zostaną z nami na zawsze. Zdecydowanie warto! 🐋✨”
Silent whale watching from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric catamaran, plus a scenic bus ride via Skjervøy and possible Arctic wildlife.
“My boyfriend and I went on the Fjord and Wildlife Cruise. We were originally scheduled for the Silent Whale Watching Cruise, but it had been canceled due to the whales leaving early. We were notified early enough to make other arrangements. They offered a full refund or a different excursion. We decided on the Fjord…”
A 24-hour Tromsø cruise with a small-ship feel: whale watching by day, aurora chances at night, plus cozy cabins and good food.
“L'accueil a été génial et l'accompagnement fantastique durant toute la croisière. La cabine était très confortable et les repas servis à bord de qualité. Tout l'équipage se met en quatre pour rendre votre expérience inoubliables et pour nous c'est réussi. La rencontre avec les orques et les baleines fût un moment magique. Vous pouvez demander…”
Tromsø whale watching by hybrid-electric boat plus scenic bus ride to Skjervøy, with warm cabin comfort and chances at humpbacks, fins, sperm whales.
“It was beautiful. We had some waves and I was sick as most of the people on board but the crew was so helpful. We didn't see that well the whales cause it's the end of the season. We were able to buy some drinks and food from the bar . We took some nice…”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Alta in winter fjords. Warm suits, English guide, and a chance to see orcas.
“Es war eine wunderschöne Tour. Unser Guide hat uns dicht an die Wale gebracht. Wenn man Wale beobachten möchte, dann so :-)”
Cold but magical whale watching in Alta Fjord with warm gear, small-group calm, close wildlife, and real backup options.
