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Tours
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- Whale Safari by Hybrid-Electric BoatNo coach and no survival suit: a heated hybrid catamaran from central Tromsø that goes electric near the whales.
- Skjervøy RIB Whale Safari with CoachA 05:00 coach to Skjervøy, then about three hours in an open RIB, low on the water where the orcas feed.
- All-Inclusive Whale & Orca SafariNo coach, 50 guests at most, thermal suits on board and about 2 hours 20 minutes in the whale area.
- Whale Safari on High-Speed CatamaranA large, stable catamaran from central Tromsø, about 2.5 hours at Skjervøy, and a free second trip if no whales show.
- Fast & Comfortable Catamaran Whale WatchingA 147-seat catamaran capped at 90 guests, free hot drinks, and a free rebooking if no whales show up.
- Responsible Whale Cruise on MS AlbaA classic Norwegian catamaran, about 2 hours near Skjervøy, and a Whale Pass valid for two years.
- Orca & Whale Watching by Heated BoatA covered boat with a heated cabin out of Skjervøy, 12 guests at most, and 3 to 3.5 hours at sea.
- Whale Safari by 12-Seat RIBAn open 12-seat RIB from Skjervøy harbour with about 3 hours of whales. Add the bus from Tromsø, or skip it.
- Personal Whale Watching by Fast BoatA fast boat from Tromsø harbour with 36 guests at most, about 2.5 hours to the whales and a soup lunch.
- 24-Hour Whale Expedition on MV Quest24 hours on a small expedition ship: en-suite cabin, three meals, about 4 hours of whales and an aurora wake-up call.
- Northern Lights Safari with Guides & PhotosAbout six hours chasing clear sky by bus, with a guide-photographer, a fire, a hot meal and your photo.
Guides
- All guides
- Best month to goNovember, October, February and the midday light.
- RIB or big boatTen whale safaris from Tromsø, boat by boat.
- Swimming with orcasThe rules, the risks and a dry way to get close.
- Where in NorwaySkjervøy, Andenes, Lofoten, Svalbard and beyond.
- What to wearLayers, suits, seasickness, food and camera tips.
- Days and itineraryHow many days, what to see, Alta or Tromsø.
Blog
- All posts
- Whale season 2026/27First sightings, boat dates, polar night and when to book.
- Whale safari rules 2026The crowding survey, the call for licences and how to pick a boat.
- Whales in February?What happened in 2026, odds by month and a better plan.
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- Which month is best for whale watching in Tromsø?
- Can you see whales in Tromsø itself?
- What is the best whale watching tour in Tromsø?
- How much does it cost to watch orcas in Tromsø?
- Is it possible to see whales in Tromsø in February?
- Is it possible to see whales in Tromsø in November?
- What time of day are whales most visible?
- Can you swim with orcas in Tromsø?
- Where is the best place in Norway to see whales?
- Is whale watching in Norway worth it?
- Can I see the northern lights on a whale safari?