Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Calling all animal lovers and outdoor adventure enthusiasts! Discover the diverse marine life of Northern Norway on this 4-hour whale-watching tour in the Alta Fjord! Welcoming travellers aged 6 and up.
Located in Northern Norway within the Arctic Circle, the renowned Alta Fjord stretches approximately 35 kilometres (22 miles) inland from the coast of the Norwegian Sea. Known for its dramatic cliffs and incredible landscapes, the Alta Fjord is also renowned as a place of cultural and historical significance in Norway. It is named as a UNESCO World Heritage due to rock carvings that date back 7,000 years. Home to diverse wildlife species, the Alta Fjord is rich in marine life, which includes porpoises, seals, dolphins, and whales. What better way to discover this amazing region and its wildlife than by taking a winter whale-watching tour in the Alta Fjord?
Your whale-watching adventure in the Alta Fjord begins at the meeting point in Fiskerihavna Harbour in Alta. There, you and your group (a maximum of 8 participants) will be greeted by your knowledgeable and experienced Captain. Once onboard, you'll receive a safety and itinerary briefing along with thermal overalls and a life jacket. Bundled up for the elements, your Captain will chart a course for the best whale-watching spots in the Alta Fjord. Along the way, you'll enjoy the breathtaking Arctic scenery of Northern Norway!
With your eyes on the water and your camera at the ready, you may spot streams of herring, mackerel, capelin, etc. as well as orcas, sperm whales, porpoises, and hourglass dolphins! In addition, you'll be treated to a delicious light meal and snacks with coffee, tea, and water (please list any dietary restrictions when booking). After a wonderful time in the Norwegian Sea, you'll return to the original departure point in Fiskerihavna Harbour with memories that will last a lifetime of your whale-watching tour in the Alta Fjord!
Don't miss this unforgettable wildlife adventure in Northern Norway and book your winter whale-watching tour in the Alta Fjord today!
- Arrival at the meeting point at Fiskerihavna Harbour in Alta (please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time)
- Meet your experienced Captain
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Put on your thermal overalls (depending on the time of year) and life jacket
- Board the boat
- The adventure begins!
- Set out to the best whale-watching spots
- A light meal, snacks, and beverages
- Return to the original departure point at Fiskerihavna Harbour in Alta
Activity requirements
A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour.
Please note that alcohol is not permitted onboard.
Special terms
Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.
Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure time.
In addition, please list any dietary restrictions when booking. Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodations are available at an additional fee, to be arranged directly with the provider and paid onsite.
Winter boots, wool socks, a hat, and mittens are available to borrow upon request.
Please note that this whale-watching tour can run between 4-5 hours.
- Captain
- Thermal overalls
- Life jacket
- Coffee
- Tea
- Water
- Light meal
- Transfer
- Warm layers of clothing
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Winter boots
- Wool socks
- Jacket
- Camera
