WHALE WATCHING TRAVELER
The trips worth heading out on.
The 13 whale watching in norway 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“Our guide Connor was brilliant, you would not expect Aussie in the arctic! He was funny as well as helpful and informative.”
RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy with small groups, warm suits, and winter chances at orcas and humpbacks.
“This trip was amazing! We were provided with overals and shoes that fit above our warm cloth to protect us from the wet sea. We got very close to Orcas and Humpback Whales - this was breathtaking. The Bus Tour from Tromsø is 3,5h each way with no stops. Take a charger for your phone.…”
Silent, quiet whale watching from Tromsø with a long fjord cruise, a short prime search window, and warm onboard comfort.
“We joined a whale-watching trip from Tromsø knowing in advance that sightings are never guaranteed and that sea conditions could be rough. The crew were very transparent before departure and even offered the option to disembark with a full refund, which was appreciated. The trip lasted around 9 hours in heavy cloud, snow, and rough…”
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.
“Really fantastic experience, Philip and Captain Jacob are very friendly and I can feel their passion for the whale. We have some chances to see the whale very close. Even though the weather was not perfect, we still have a wonderful memory of chasing the whales. Highly recommend!”
Full-day RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy for orcas and humpbacks, with warm suits, lunch, and a small-group feel.
“Very cool experience! The drive is about 3-4 hours in one direction and with only ~3 hours of daylight it's important to be on time. The location of the bus pick up is a bit incorrect. If you go to the described location (the hotel), facing the water you need to look right and you'll…”
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.
“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…”
24-hour Tromsø cruise with ocean-facing cabins, thermal suit gear, long whale watching, and Northern Lights lectures plus warm meals.
“Absolutely phenomenal 24 hour trip. We have been so lucky with the whale watching with loads of Orcas and a couple of humpbacks! We have also seen loads of Northern Lights with helpful announcements on board when visible outside. The crew were also fantastic and so helpful, we were made to feel very welcome. The…”
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…”
Bus from Svolvær to Andenes for a long Arctic day, timed for orcas and sperm whales on a warm, safe RIB boat.
“Because the bus stop had been moved due to work, we were confused about the boarding location in Solvaer... We didn't see the bus and therefore didn't pick it up. We took a taxi to the ferry as quickly as possible... but we were 5 minutes late... Expedition costs gone, taxi costs added, a very…”
Cruise from Tromsø on the Arctic Queen for cozy whale watching, included lunch and hot drinks, and big fjord views from a flybridge.
“Luxury? Nothing short of a nightmare.”
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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