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Tromsø whale watching guides

Everything to sort out before you book a whale safari from Tromsø: when the whales are there, which boat, the snorkelling question, where else in Norway, what to wear and how to fit it into your trip.

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Tours

Choose your whale safari

The three safaris most people choose between. Every one has its own page with the whale time and what guests say.

Skjervøy RIB Whale Safari with Coach Low on the water ★ 4.812 hoursFree cancellation

Skjervøy RIB Whale Safari with Coach
Open RIBCoach includedAges 14+

A 05:00 coach to Skjervøy, then about three hours at sea in an open 34-foot RIB, close to the water and the whales. Thermal suit, boots and goggles are provided.

What's included
  • Coach from Scandic Ishavshotel with Wi-Fi and toilet
  • About 3 hours at sea in an open RIB
  • Thermal suit, boots, mittens, goggles and life vest
  • Hot drink and a sandwich after the boat
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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Trip12 hoursAbout 3 hours at sea with whales Book this
Whale Safari by Hybrid-Electric Boat Most booked ★ 4.57 to 9 hoursFree cancellation

Whale Safari by Hybrid-Electric Boat
Boat onlySilent electricHeated saloons

Brim Explorer's catamaran sails about three hours north to the feeding grounds and switches to its quiet electric engine near the whales. Three outdoor decks, heated saloons and a café.

What's included
  • Boat from central Tromsø and back, no coach
  • About 1 to 1.5 hours around the feeding grounds
  • Heated saloons with panoramic windows, Wi-Fi, toilets
  • Café on board (food and drinks to buy)
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
Trip7 to 9 hoursAbout 1 to 1.5 hours with whales Book this
All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari Max 50 guests ★ 4.68 hoursFree cancellation

All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari
Max 50 guestsFood includedThermal suits

Polar Adventures sails about 2.5 hours to the Skjervøy area with a smaller crowd than the biggest boats. Thermal suits, hot drinks and food are part of the package.

What's included
  • Heated boat from the Tromsø front pier
  • About 2 hours 20 minutes in the whale area
  • Warm thermal suits and safety gear
  • Food, snacks, coffee, tea and hot chocolate
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
Trip8 hoursAbout 2 hours 20 min with whales Book this

Plan your date before you go

Sail from Tromsø harbour in a heated, quiet hybrid-electric catamaran that switches to electric power near the whales. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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