Norway · WHALE WATCHING
Two seasons, two coasts: orca and humpback off Skjervøy from November, sperm whales off Andenes in summer. These 15 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.”
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”
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”
A 24-hour Tromsø cruise mixing Northern Lights chasing and whale watching near Skjervøya, with an overnight cabin, meals, and lectures.
“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 was lovely. Whilst we didn’t get to see the northern lights due to cloud cover the polar twilight gave impressive scenery and beautiful colours in the sky. We did see loads of humpback whales including several breaches and several pods of killer whales some getting pretty close. An amazing trip and one to remember for…”
Full-day whale watching by RIB boat from Tromsø to Skjervøy. Small group, warm gear, and strong odds for orcas and humpbacks.
“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 see a bus terminal with red buses parked, about a 3 minute walk. That is the proper pickup location. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. You need to dress very warmly, especially your fingers and toes as you're on a speeding RIB boat and the windchill was definitely in the negative double digits (which you…”
3-hour Skjervøy RIB whale and orca tour with thermal suits, small group, expert crew, and chances for sperm whales and more.
“Incredible! Stunning northern landscapes! Excellent organization! We saw lots of killer whales, humpback whales, and fin whales. We were thrilled. I'm showing the photos and videos to my friends. Everyone is delighted. I'm thinking of going on this tour again next year.”
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.”
Whale safari from Tromsø on a comfortable catamaran, guided in English. Search fjords for orcas and humpbacks, with onboard WiFi.
“Great day out, Mario and the team were fantastic. Super knowledgable and friendly! Managed to see a few different groups of orcas and the northern lights.”
Winter whale watching from Tromsø aboard MS Alba, with heated lounges, expert guides, hot drinks, and a Whale Pass if no whales show.
“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 boat, then a scenic bus ride back past the Lyngen Alps and possible whale sightings.
“Very nice experience onboard of modern catamaran. We saw fjords with different wildlife. Crew was nice, giving us the best possible service and telling us a lot of interesting info about the locality, animals, history and traditions.”
Every kind of day out on this coast, and the best of each.
