WHALE SAFARI

Get a unique perspective on the magnificent Humpback Whales and Orcas as they feed in the herring-rich fjords of the Norwegian Arctic. Join a daily whale watching tour from Tromsø with special hybrid-electric boats, which minimise disturbance to nature and whales.

Daily whale tour

Come with us in search of these fantastic cetaceans, giants of the sea that between November and January come to the waters of the Norwegian Sea to feed on herring.


We depart from Tromsø at 08:00 in the crisp arctic morning air. Our destination is a whale watchers dream, the feeding grounds of both Orcas and Humpback whales. We arrive in time to enjoy the few hours of polar daylight that the Tromsø winter season gives us. On the way to the whale watching area, you can take in the breathtaking views of the Tromsø fjords and frozen landscapes of the arctic fjords from our hybrid-electric boat. Our captain will keep an eye out for the whales. Sometimes it takes a little longer to spot an Orca or Humpback, but our guides have some nifty tricks to spot them. While we search for the whales, our passionate guides will share their personal stories from the Tromsø area and interesting sights that we can see from the fjords. Of course, a whale watching tour would not be complete without an abundance of information about the Orca & Humpback Whale.


Once the whales have been spotted, we will switch to our electric and silent engine to minimise disturbance to the whales. The vibrations and noise from the engines have been cited by researchers as a large disturbance to marine life and whales. Designed for whale watching, our boat has comfortable, warm lounges with panoramic windows, so that you will have a front-row seat to the whales from wherever you are. You’ll find a selection of food and drinks for purchase on board.

TOUR CONSIDERATIONS:

This is an activity partner. The booking will be confirmed after checking availability

Please note that the duration of this tour depends on the whales’ location and can range from 6-8 hours. The exact season varies year to year, but is usually between November and January. Our crew will do their best to find the whales but we can not guarantee whales sightings.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

  • Transport by boat

  • Wifi

  • Toilet on board

  • Cafeteria/restaurant (upon request/payment)

ON REQUEST:

  • Hot soup, sandwiches and hot drinks (special diets on request),

  • Anything not mentioned under "included in the tour"

IMPORTANT: The sighting of cetaceans is in no way guaranteed.

 

PRICE: 1.880,- Kr

DIFFICULTY: Easy, suitable for everyone
DURATION: 6 - 8 hours total
PERIOD: November - January
MINIMUM AGE: 0 years
LANGUAGE: English


MEETING PLACE: 07:45 outside Clarion Hotel The Edge
DEPARTURE: 08:00
RETURN: approximately 16:00 (4:00 PM) same place
MINIMUM PARTECIPANTS: 1