Whales & Seabirds Pelagic Boat Tour to Hornøya from Vardø

This wonderful whale and seabird-watching boat tour from Vardø to Hornøya takes off from the easternmost town in Norway and all of the Nordic countries. It is located on Vardøya Island, in the Barents Sea, surrounded by Arctic tundra and a rugged coastline. On this boat tour from Vardø, you'll travel to Hornøya, a small, rocky islet off the coast of the town in far northeastern Norway.

The adventure starts at the meeting point in Vardø, where you'll be greeted by the experienced Explore 70 Degrees guide. After receiving a welcome and safety briefing, you'll walk approximately 30 metres (98 feet) to Vardø Harbour, where you'll board the comfortable Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). This is an easy and safe activity, perfect for families and children. After receiving your equipment (thermal suit, life jacket, goggles, and mittens), the RIB boat tour to Hornøya begins!

During the boat tour to Hornøya, you'll travel across the Arctic waters to the beautiful island, which is one of the most important seabird nesting sites in the Barents Sea. You'll drift in the water around the islet, keeping an eye out for different bird species. During nesting season, the cliffs and surrounding sea come alive with sound and motion from over 80,000 seabirds, including shags, common and Brünnich's guillemots, Atlantic puffins, and razorbills. At this time of the year, the Varanger region is a birdwatcher's paradise!

While drifting in the water and peacefully observing the surrounding birds, you'll also try to spot whales, which migrate for some periods to the areas around Hornøya and Varanger due to good conditions in the feeding ground. Humpbacks, orcas, fin whales, minke whales and even belugas can sometimes be found in this area! The knowledgeable guide will share their expertise about the diverse marine life you encounter. Afterwards, you'll return to the starting point in Vardø with wonderful memories of your amazing boat tour to Hornøya.

Experience the spectacular wildlife in Eastern Norway on this exciting bird and whale-watching boat tour to Hornøya from Vardø. Book now!