Whale Safari: First to Spot Whales from Tromsø

Embark on an all-inclusive polar whale safari from Tromsø and be the first to arrive at the whale spotting area. Spot humpbacks, killer whales, and sea eagles while enjoying the comfort of a boat with outdoor decking and indoor seating.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Polar Adventures - Fjords to Skjervøy

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Professional guide included
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling journey to observe Norway’s aquatic wildlife up-close in our premier whale safari, starting from Tromsø. Enjoy an all-encompassing Nordic whale expedition as you traverse to Skjervøy, soaking in breathtaking panoramas of mountains and seascapes. Listen to our guide’s insightful narration about the prosperous marine ecosystem…

Location
Polar Adventures Tromso - Northern Lights
Killengreens gate
Meet the guide outside our office 20 minutes before departure time. Our office is located on the front pier and our logo is visible on the side of the building.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gourmetstockholm
Jan 9, 2026
A fantastic tour - We took an 8-hour tour with Polar adventures. Whale safari with lunch (soup with bread) We had a real flow and got to see both killer whales and humpback whales. Knowledgeable and nice guides.
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L393hpandreab
Jan 8, 2026
Safari whale and orcas 07 January 2026 tromso - Accurate, punctual, prepared, professional. We asked to add 1 passenger after 1 first booking and they followed us well by email, allowing us an additional payment by card. The excursion is well explained by Cristina and the crew on board, from the boat manager to colleagues who follow the passengers, to the captain are available and clearly explain how the experience will happen. When arriving at the site where you can see the killer whales and whales the crew always keeps an optimal boat position to allow all passengers to admire the animals at sea. Available very useful suits to shelter from water and cold and hot drinks with cookies. We had a great excursion on January 07 with not big sea and many killer whales and 3 whales and sea falcon present for almost 2 hours near the boat. Good and (maybe) lucky. Super recommended
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978finns
Dec 16, 2025
Trattiora Polare, Stockafisho excellencio in Tromsø - Trattiora Polare together with good friends became the highlight of the week on Saturday. The modern, spacious locations decorated in Northern Italian style, with many fine details, give the place a quiet and pleasant atmosphere. The open kitchen looks nice, has a real charcoal grill and wood-fired pizza oven. Carpaccio first, then grill dry fish, both taste experiences that raise Tromsø to a high international level! Thanks to skilled professionals in the kitchen and in serving. Congratulations to Sindre and companions on the refreshing effort in our city!
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Christy_k
Dec 10, 2025
MAGICAL Norwegian journey - This is one of the most magical experiences I have ever had! We lucked out with perfect weather for winter in Norway. Clear skies for the limited daylight we had and it was gorgeous. The boat ride out to the bay was surrounded by snowcapped mountains and the crew provided great information about the journey and the whales. Once to the spot, it was nonstop wildlife. A few people saw a mink whale! But everyone saw plenty of humpbacks and orcas. We spent plenty of time at the location and everyone was having an amazing time. On the ride back, they served delicious soup and we had snacks and beverages the entire time. On the journey back, we even got to see the northern lights, which was just a cherry on top of an already perfect day. My group LOVED this tour and I would do it again. If you are having doubts, throw them away and book this!!!
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Leilah_hillman
Dec 10, 2025
Amazing! - Incredible experience with an amazing tour company. We saw lots of Orcas and Humpback whales and even to Northern lights on the boat ride back. Amazing day with an amazing crew!
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Bayleyw2016
Nov 30, 2025
100% recommend - amazing day viewing orca in November - An absolutely incredible day with Polar Adventures. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, the journey to and from Skervjoy was comfortable despite the choppy waves and it was just a small group on the boat, and to top it off we saw 25-30 orca. We were lucky to split off from the other tour boats and followed one pod for over an hour. We also did the northern lights tour with this company which was also excellent - brilliant views of the northern lights even on a very cloudy and snowy evening.
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Darian_g
Nov 27, 2025
Seeing the whales was... - Seeing the whales was incredible. We got to see orcas and humpback whales. The trip there was long but we got super lucky with a smooth ride. Once we got there the staff were super engaging in giving history on the whales, pointing out where to look. We drove around following the different groups of whales. On the way back they gave soup. Unfortunately it was not gluten free. Then we got to see the northern lights on the water as we came home and they were incredible. Highly recommend but be careful if the water is choppier as it is 6+ hours of travel to get to the whales.
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Rachael
Nov 20, 2025
Fabulous family-run business offer an amazing whale watching trip. - Outstanding trip. Such a knowledgeable guide, friendly and approachable team. We cannot praise this family-run business enough. We were fortunate to see Fin and Humpback whales and lots of Orcas on the day we went, which made the trip extra special. Thank you to the whole team for an amazing day.
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Alicia_p
Jan 31, 2026
Take sea sickness meds! - Take sickness medication with you!! We had 3 hours of horrible choppy waters and people were throwing up left right and centre. We went on 25 January and unfortunately only saw the tops of 4 sperms whales, so I think the blue and orcas are migrating to warmer seas earlier. Tea, coffee granules and biscuits on board. Lunch is tomato soup which leaves a lot to be desired. Staff were nice.
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Connector36914930111
Jan 19, 2026
You should not trust this company. They discriminate and cancel your tour hours before happening without a reason - This company canceled my tour hours before happening. I booked this tour months ago and they canceled my tour because I was just one person and they wanted to take a bigger group. Don’t trust this company you’ll never know when they will cancel it just because of financial reasons . I strongly recommend not to use it.
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