Whale & Arctic Wildlife Safari: Experience Northern Norway's Humpback Whales & Orcas
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63 Ratings
Tromsø
Embark on a thrilling Whale & Arctic Wildlife Safari in Northern Norway. Witness the majestic Humpback Whales and Orcas as they feed on Atlantic Herring. Book now!
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tromso - The Humpback Whales and Orcas migrate to Northern Norway and the coast near Tromsø to feed on the Atlantic Herring from mid of October to the end of January. It’s about a three hour boat ride from Tromsø to the area where the whales gather , where we will see the whales.
  • Northern Norway - On the choosen location we stop and look at the whales for 60-90 minutes depending on the conditions.
  • Tromso - After spending time with the whales we go back to Tromsø.
What's Included
  • Educational presentations on whales and their environment
  • Comprehensive safety briefing
  • Warm thermal suits and life-preserving jackets provided
  • Guidance from fluent English-speaking experts
  • Insights into local history, nature, and cultural heritage
  • Complimentary tea and coffee on board
What's Not Included
  • Pets not allowed on board
Additional Information

The Humpback Whales and Orcas make their way to the northern regions of Norway, specifically the coast near Tromsø, to feast on Atlantic Herring, typically from the middle of October to the end of January.

Throughout this wintertime, we arrange Whale & Arctic Wildlife Safari embarking from Tromsø via boat. We set sail at 08:30 from Tromsø; our course is influenced by the weather conditions and the likelihood of spotting whales and wildlife. Sometimes we need to journey for up to three hours to get to the location where whales are predominantly sighted. The path is picturesque - we navigate between islands and across expansive fjords under the gaze of mountain ranges. Once the whales are in sight, we spend a minimum of one hour at the sighting location. We float in harmony with the whales during this duration, and we subtly trace their route, mindful of our intrusion into their natural-space. Our vessel provides an adequate space with a cozy, heated lounge equipped with panoramic windows, a compact kiosk, restrooms, and several external decks.

Please note: Pets are not permitted on the vessel

Location
Strandgata 9
Strandgata
Meeting time and place: 08:00-08.20 am, at the pier behind the Nerstranda shopping center.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Grant_h
Jan 19, 2024
Well worth the trip. - This was a fantastic trip with very friendly hosts. Managed to see quite a few Sperm Whales and Orca Pods. Really knowledgeable hosts too, and a good, comfortable boat.
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Sebastiana227
Jan 2, 2024
whale safari by nowegian travel - great experience we boarded the boat (about 200 person on board) many boats around the pier areas of Nest so arrive early to find correct boat? 2 hour trip out to the whale feeding grounds ( near an island called skjervey, in norwegian sea) we saw may different species whales , orcha or killer whale , humpback & sperm whale and Daniel gave us all the facts and details of whales during the journey we spent about one hour moving to within safe distanceof these mammals . an amazing trip and although busy in the boat, wear warm clothes as the best positions is on the upper viewing decks and was wind chill ++ sebastian and sarah UK
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Tammyba7271az
Dec 20, 2023
Great whale and fjords experience - The whale and fjords boat expedition was great. I would recommend this experience for all families.
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Mia_h
Dec 15, 2023
The best tour ever! - It was the best thing I ever did! Worth every penny. Siggi ans Saskia were wonderful, kind, patient, informative and very funny 😁 don't think twice, do it!
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Svitlana_h
Dec 10, 2023
Would go again - Friendly team, beautiful fiords and surroundings. We enjoyed orcas playing with their babies in the wild.
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Ladandmisfit
Dec 8, 2023
Perfect first day in tromso - What a fun day! Lucia and Daniel did a great job in a fun way for everyone. They also gave us excellent information on the whales. Boat was cosy inside. And we got to see some orca’s!
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Harry_t
Dec 15, 2023
Great guides and crew. - The three guides and staff in general are great. Very informative and entertaining in their presentations. Would highly recommend this tour toy friends. I did not give 5 stars because the check-in could be better managed. It makes no sense to line the guests outside in the cold when the job can be done in the comfort of the ship. The guides checking us in were very professional and have a great sense of humour. It was not their fault.
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Jordan_w
Jan 18, 2024
No whales - Seats were nice boat was nice wasted a whole day trying to see whales it’s so hard to see them people lie about seeing them in reviews so I’m telling u nobody I know saw them all week unless u took a 4k$ tour to see them privately u won’t see them almost a guarantee a total rip off! The boat was nice than the other ones tho but it goes way too fast to see anything meh!
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Lynn_d
Dec 24, 2023
Chance of seeing whales is based on luck. - It is a huge boat with hundreds of people and it’s hard to see any of the whales or the orcas as it’s far away and people crowd around the boat to get best view, some people do not get the chance to see anything. I wouldn’t do it again, over $500 for 2 people when you can see whales back home for less than $100 in Australia.
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Fraser_c
Dec 24, 2023
Lack of contact details ruined a potentially wonderful experience - Our ship was slightly delayed in docking & the booking info/tickets did not show the company name or any means of contact - so we could not even look them up on-line, to try to find a contact number. As a result, we ran from the bus stop, in the dangerous ice & arrived to watch the boat cast off & leave ( although we were 20 mins late, we missed it by seconds ). It has been a dream of mine for years to go on a whale safari for many years. I am not sure if I will get the chance again - hundreds of pounds wasted too.
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