Whale Watching Boat Cruise from Tromsø

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Join this whale-watching boat cruise from Tromsø and get a unique perspective on the magnificent Humpback Whales and Orcas as they feed in the Norwegian Arctic.

Tromsø is the third largest city in Norway and one of the northernmost cities in the world. It is located right beside the Arctic Circle, creating typical Arctic conditions and features. Situated along the coast of the Norwegian Sea, Tromsø is home to beautiful fjords and magnificent wildlife.

The whale-watching boat tour in Tromsø begins at the starting point. The crew will welcome you on board the hydroelectric ship, which holds a maximum capacity of 140 passengers. Get yourself comfortable inside the warm lounges or outside on the open deck. A café is on board which serves an array of lunch items, snacks, drinks and alcoholic beverages for you to purchase throughout the day.

Once everyone is settled, the boat cruise in Tromsø begins! The destination is a whale watcher's dream, the feeding grounds of both Orcas and Humpback whales. You will arrive in time to enjoy the few hours of polar daylight of the Tromsø winter season. On the way to the whale watching area, you can take in the breathtaking views of the Tromsø fjords and frozen landscapes from the hybrid-electric boat.

The captain will keep an eye out for the whales. Sometimes, it takes a little longer to spot an Orca or Humpback, but the guides have some nifty tricks to spot them. While they search for the whales, the passionate guides will share their personal stories from the Tromsø area and interesting sights that you can see from the fjords. Of course, a whale-watching tour in Tromsø would not be complete without an abundance of information about the Orca and Humpback whales.

On the journey to and from the whales' feeding area, you will pass through beautiful landscapes, filled with mountains and fjords. Much of the whale watching season corresponds with 'polar night', a unique period of the year above the Arctic Circle when the sun does not rise above the horizon. This sometimes brings unique skies with colours of blue, pink and purple. While the sun will not rise, it won't be completely dark, as the light still makes its way around the curve of the earth.

Once the whales have been spotted, the captain will switch to the electric and silent engine to minimise disturbance. The vibrations and noise from the engines have been cited by researchers as a large disturbance to marine life and whales. After observing the whales in their natural habitat, the captain will sail back to the pier in Tromsø where the tour ends.

This whale-watching tour in Tromsø is an exciting opportunity to experience the natural Arctic beauty on the Norwegian Sea while witnessing the majestic whales and other wildlife from Tromsø.

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Practical information

On this boat cruise, you'll depart from Tromsø and embark on a whale watching tour.

Course of events

- Please meet at the departure point at the pier in Tromsø at least 15 minutes before the activity start time

- Board the ship and meet the crew

- The boat cruise adventure begins!

- Cruise to the whale feeding ground

- Observe the whales

- Travel back to the starting point in Tromsø

Activity requirements

A minimum number of 8 participants is required for this activity to take place. If the anticipated number is not reached, you will be offered a full refund or the chance to reschedule.

Special terms

Please note that wildlife is unpredictable and their presence can never be guaranteed.

Dogs and cats are welcome on board.

Meeting point:
The pier to the side of Skarven Kro Restaurant in Tromsø (Kaigata 6)
Spoken languages:English, Norwegian
Included
  • Guide
  • WiFi
  • Water
Excluded
  • Food and drink (café onboard)
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Wind/rainproof jacket
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera

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Yu-Hsuan H., Taiwan — 01/12/2024
5/5
It was a gorgeous experience - we decided to depart even with a potential rocky voyage, and that turned out to be the best decision made. During the 9 Nov trip, we managed to spot humpback whales and orca families!!! Astonishing!!
Yéléna D., France — 02/02/2024
5/5
Il faudra compter 3 heures en mer pour arriver à la zone des baleines, je vous conseille d’arriver tôt pour avoir des bonnes places face aux vitres et pouvoir observer les paysages grandioses de la région. En fin de saison, nous avons quand même pu observer quelques pecs et cachalots, c’était fantastique !
Lisa E., United States — 30/12/2023
5/5
The boat ride is long(over 3 hours) but the boat is super comfortable and nice. The views are outstanding. When we arrived to the area we were so lucky to immediately start viewing many Orca whales and even a hump back! Then on the way back we saw an outstanding show of the Northern Lights that we weren’t expecting. Grab a good seat when you first arrive. We say by a window on the second deck. You can arrive to the line early and they let you on.
Justin C., United States — 16/12/2023
5/5
This a great activity to do in Tromso, and set the expectation properly to have a wonderful time.
Moira D., Australia — 10/11/2023
5/5
Loved the frozen scenery, rugged and beautiful. Throw in many pods of orcas, several humpbacks and 2 fin whales making it about as good as it gets.

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