TROMSO · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 12 tromso whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
Tromsø hybrid-electric whale watching by silent catamaran, with a strong shot at orcas and other Arctic whales plus warm indoor comfort.
Most Popular“Everything was explained clearly and we were made to feel welcome. Felt very relaxed on the boat and we had plenty of refreshments if we needed it. More importantly, we got to seem some whales 😀”
RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy with small groups, warm suits, and winter chances at orcas and humpbacks.
“It was amazing to see the orcas up close—such a wonderful experience. The suit kept me warm and helped protect against the wind. The guides were professional and passionate, constantly pointing out the orcas’ direction so we never missed a moment. Although the suit made it a bit difficult to turn my body, overall it…”
Silent, quiet whale watching from Tromsø with a long fjord cruise, a short prime search window, and warm onboard comfort.
“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…”
24-hour Tromsø cruise for northern lights by boat and serious whale watching, with a cabin overnight, meals, and guide talks in English.
“Knowledgable guides gave informative talks on Northern Lights and whales, food good, cabins comfortable. Unfortunately overcast so no northern lights, but whale watching for 3.5hrs was exceptional. So so many orcas, as well as humpback and fin whales. We went for the whales so we were thrilled.”
Heated boat and expert-led wildlife spotting from Tromsø to Skjervøy for orcas and whales, with photography help and hot drinks.
“Perfect day. One of my best whale watching experiences. Thank you Philipe, thank you Jacob.”
Full-day RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy for orcas and humpbacks, with warm suits, lunch, and a small-group feel.
“The tour operator was literally just transportation. The communication was nearly non-existent from the bus through to the location where we were suited for the cold weather. There was also nearly no communication on the boat. One of the "guides" would say "over there" from behind everyone. There is no way to even turn your…”
A winter whale watching cruise from Tromsø on MS Alba, searching for orcas and humpbacks with expert wildlife guides and a Whale Pass.
“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, with Lyngen Alps views, a Kvænangen whale hour, and bus return.
“Sam was a wonderful tour guide, very informative. Fish tasting was a bonus. Great that trip was flexible around what group wanted to see and that it was a small group.”
24-hour Tromsø cruise with ocean-facing cabins, thermal suit gear, long whale watching, and Northern Lights lectures plus warm meals.
“Ein ganz tolle Reise mit super Eindrücken in die Natur. Essen war auch hervorragend! Beste Option um Nordlichter und Wale zu sehen. Kein langweiliges sitzen auf einem Boot ohne wirklich was zu sehen, wie bei den Tagestouren!”
Tromsø hybrid-electric whale watching plus scenic bus views to Skjervøy, with 1.5 hours on the water and a switch to silent engine.
“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…”
Cruise from Tromsø on the Arctic Queen for cozy whale watching, included lunch and hot drinks, and big fjord views from a flybridge.
“We were supposed to go on a trip on the arctic queen. After a phone call a few days prior to ask id we could switch days - to be then told that we will keep the same dates afterall … we had to call several times to make sure the reservation was confirmed. I…”
MS Alba whale watching from Tromsø: winter fjords, herring grounds for orcas and humpbacks, heated lounges, hot drinks, live commentary.
“+: Fjord where we go to see wildlife is beautiful. Surrounded by mountains and we did see orcas and humpback whales. -: In January there is only a few hours of daylights and due to technical issues we had to stop to get that fixed as well as refuel. That took an hour and we…”
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