Norway · WHALE WATCHING
Two seasons, two coasts: orca and humpback off Skjervøy from November, sperm whales off Andenes in summer. These 14 say which boat, how long at sea, and what the operator does when nothing surfaces.
Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele: a warm, fast catamaran hunt for orcas and whales near Skjervøy, plus Arctic fjord scenery and options if whales move on.
“It was very nice, we saw a lot of whales and orcas😍”
Go by small RIB from Tromsø to Skjervøy for Arctic whale watching, with thermal gear, warm food, and possible orca and humpback sightings.
“This has been my dream for years and it did not disappoint! We must’ve seen about 100 orcas and 30 humpbacks. It was such an amazing experience start to finish!”
Silent hybrid-electric whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy and Kvaenangen for humpbacks and orcas, warm boat, long fjord day.
“The cabin was lovely and warm with comfortable seats. The trip out to where the whales were was over 3 hours and the sea was very choppy but we did see some whales. Didn't managed to get any photo's as they were to quick when they appeared but it was lovely to see them. And it was an added bonus seeing the northern lights on the trip back.”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Bleik Canyon in the midnight sun, with puffins, seals, warm suits, and onboard photos included.
“The whale safari was absolutely amazing. We even came back for a second run ;-) Being so close to this magical sea creatures is powerful and magical. Norbert en Christine are great guides. They're kind, professional, experienced. And, this was very important to us: respectful to the animals. They have a lot of knowledge on their behaviour and are careful with them.”
Chase migrating whales off Skjervøy on a fast RIB, staying warm in Arctic gear with English guides from Tromsø and nearby.
“This was mine and my boyfriend’s best experience of our lives. Both guides were absolutely fantastic! The tour was incredible and it was run so well. We saw so many orcas and got to take loads of pictures etc. if you are wanting to book a whale watching safari I would definitely recommend you book this one! 10/10”
Alta Fjord whale and seabird cruise in Norway with warm suits, coffee and biscuits, and real odds of orcas and humpbacks.
“Great atmosphere on a small group on a great catamaran and we saw a lot of humpback and orca”
Andenes Arctic whale watching on a classic catamaran with marine experts, warm soup onboard, and Whale Pass rebooking if no sightings.
“Le seul bémol est la barrière de la langue le guide parle tres vite et notre niveau d'anglais est trop faible pour suivre.”
A 4-hour Altafjord whale safari on a heated boat. Look for orcas and humpbacks with a local guide, plus coffee and WiFi.
“Brilliant. The captain and Valerie were great at making you feel relaxed and safe. Valerie was really knowledgeable and made sure everyone was happy. She was a natural hostess. Fantastic”
4-hour Skjervøy whale watching in a heated cabin cruiser. Spot orcas, humpbacks, fin whales. Warm gear, hydrophones, waffles, hot drinks.
“Mi amiga y yo estamos encantadas con haber realizado la actividad con ellos. Teníamos contratada una excursión en lancha rápida pero nos cancelaron con la actividad por mal tiempo cuando ya estábamos en Skjervoy. Decidimos reservar con ellos. El barco no es muy grande lo que permite que sea similar a la experiencia en lancha rápida pero a su vez tienes la cabina con calefacción para resguardarte de las olas que pegaban fuerte y por si no aguantas el frío. Estuvimos todas las horas de luz en el lugar de las ballenas y vimos orcas y jorobadas. El personal muy amable y nos dieron gofres y café al llegar.”
Small-group winter whale watching by RIB from Alta, Norway. Warm gear, guided search, and a fast ride with engine-off viewing.
“Es war eine wunderschöne Tour. Unser Guide hat uns dicht an die Wale gebracht. Wenn man Wale beobachten möchte, dann so :-)”
4-hour Alta Fjord whale watching in a small group from Fiskerihavna, with warm gear and chances to spot sperm whales, orcas, dolphins.
Winter whale watching in Altafjord, Norway. Small group tour with a warm cabin, expert guides, and real odds to spot orcas and humpbacks.
“Silvia is a very good guide! She has a lot of knowledge and made sure we were getting the best experience. We saw a group of 60-90 orca's and a few humpbackwhales. Totally worth it! Thank you so much!!”
3.5-hour winter fjord cruise from Alta with warm drinks, expert guidance, and a real chance to see humpback whales and orcas.
“it was fantastic great thst we saw the whales the boat crew were very knowledgeable about where the whales were”
Heated yacht comfort from Tromsø to Skjervøy for Arctic whale watching, with the Lyngen Alps ride and possible orca and whale sightings.
“Fuimos de Tromso a Skervoy en autobus comodo. Al llegar el propietario del yate nos estaba esperando. El trayecto en el yate fue agradable con calefacción en todo momento. Vimos muchas orcas y ballenas de cerca. Estuvimos mucho rato con ellas y con la posibilidad de poder estar a fuera o cubiertos con la calefacción por el frío. Nos ofrecieron bebidas calientes y galletas. Un acierto este tour para la gente que lo pasa mal por el frío. Ves a las orcas y ballenas igual que en las lanchas rápidas pero sin pasar frío!”
Every kind of day out on this coast, and the best of each.
