Category Whale & Orca Safaris

Tromso · WHALE & ORCA SAFARIS

The 8 Best Whale & Orca Safaris from Tromso

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Each winter, herring pour into the fjords north of Tromso and the orcas and humpbacks follow. These are the best whale safaris from Tromso: which sail the quiet hybrid-electric boats, which run fast RIBs out toward Skjervoy, how long the crossing takes, and what to wear so you can stay on deck.

Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat - How the Day Flows: Tromsø Pier, Photo Stops, Skjervøy Whale Grounds, and Return

1.Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,217 reviews · from $195Our pick

Silent hybrid-electric whale watching from Tromsø. Try for orcas and big Arctic whales on a heated catamaran with expert guides.

“We arrived at the pick up spot and we were assigned to travel on the bus first (half of the passengers either start with the bus or the boat and end with the other). We left at 8:30AM then had a 3 and a half hour bus journey to the location where the whales are and arrived at 12PM we then got on the boat and drove for about 20 minutes until we started to see whales we spent about one hour 30 minutes in the area where the whales are and had lots of sightings mainly of orcas. We then headed back to Tromso on the boat which took…”

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From Tromsø: All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

From Tromsø: All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari - Timing that matters: 8 AM start and how the day flows

3.From Tromsø: All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,221 reviews · from $186

Arctic whale and orca safari from Tromsø to Skjervøy with a warm boat, cozy thermal suits, snacks, and long wildlife time in the Barents Sea.

“We went on this trip in Jan ‘23 and were lucky enough to see whales despite it being the end of the season. The scenery was breathtakingly stunning and the transit time to get to where the whales are (around 3 hours) honestly went pretty quickly with the amazing views en route. Many reviews on here saying the travel time to see the whales is too long and that too many people got seasick… I’m surprised people don’t realise that whales do not live close to the port and that the sea can be rocky and cause seasickness… 😅😅 my partner did feel unwell with the motion of the boat…”

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Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat from Tromsø

Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat from Tromsø - Meeting at Brim Explorer Tromsø: Getting Positioned for a Smooth Day

4.Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,017 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $214

Silent hybrid-electric boat whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy and Kvaenangen, with warm cabin comfort and real chances at humpbacks and orcas.

“Firstly, I don't really want to leave a negative review as the company, boat, staff etc. were really very good. So the positives, the food (pizza rolls, sweet potato soup, coffee with free refills) was very good and no more expensive than the rest of Tromso. There is a limited selection though so I should really have brought lunch with me. The departure point was easy to find, boarding was easy, plenty of comfortable seating, loads of outside deck space, the WIFI worked well (I had a teenager with me). The crew were great and the talks were interesting. We were warned just before departure that there would be some…”

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Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Keiser Wilhelm

Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Keiser Wilhelm - MS Keiser Wilhelm: your comfort strategy for the Arctic

5.Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Keiser Wilhelm

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 161 reviews · from $194

Warm Tromsø catamaran whale safari in the Barents Sea: guided hunt for orcas and humpbacks from saloon and deck. $194.

“Absolutely brilliant trip, one of the best days of my life. Thank you so much to Mario and team for looking after us, all of your knowledge and passion for the whales shone through. We were lucky enough to see lots of orcas and humpback whales! Boat ride left on time, was easy to find and was as smooth as possible. Facilities on the boat were great too.”

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Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy - Skjervøy vs. Tromsø pickup: choosing the start option

6.Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $251

Ride a RIB in Arctic waters off Skjervøy with warm suits and expert guidance, with real chances at orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales.

“We had such a lovely time with Ina, she ensured we were all warm and comfortable on the rib. She took us to the spots to find the whales and we were so lucky to see lots of Orcas!! It was a perfect bucket list day! Afterwards Ina gave us some hot drinks and some sandwiches before getting the coach back. This is nothing to do with the quality of this amazing company who you go on the rib with- but to do with the coach information: The only note we didn’t know before was in regards to the transport to Skjervøy. We got to the bus station and we…”

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24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise

24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise - Stop 1 in Tromsø: dinner, cabin setup, then the aurora chase

7.24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 22 hours to 1 day (approx.) · from $1,214Top rated

24-hour Tromsø cruise for a Northern Lights chase and Skjervøya whale watching, with overnight cabin, meals, and onboard lectures.

“The crew and tour guides are lovely, couldn’t do more for you to ensure upmost comfort. Knowledgeable about the whales and northern lights with several talks across the 2 days. We learnt lots of new things. Cabins are comfy and warm and there’s several food choices at each meal. All you of what we had was lovely. Whilst we didn’t get to see the northern lights due to cloud cover the polar twilight gave impressive scenery and beautiful colours in the sky. We did see loads of humpback whales including several breaches and several pods of killer whales some getting pretty close. An amazing trip and one to remember for…”

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Tromsø: Orca and Whale Watching comfort heated boat Trip

Tromsø: Orca and Whale Watching comfort heated boat Trip - The 12-Hour Route From Tromsø to the Pier: What Those Transfers Really Mean

8.Orca and Whale Watching comfort heated boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · from $373

Heated boat safari from Tromsø to Skjervøy for orcas and whales, with wildlife and photo coaching, plus Wi‑Fi bus transfers.

“Really fantastic experience, Philip and Captain Jacob are very friendly and I can feel their passion for the whale. We have some chances to see the whale very close. Even though the weather was not perfect, we still have a wonderful memory of chasing the whales. Highly recommend!”

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Whale Safari in Tromso

Whale Safari in Tromso - Whales you might spot: orcas, humpbacks, and what affects sightings

9.Whale Safari in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $182Best value

Cruise Tromsø fjords on a comfy catamaran looking for orcas and humpbacks, with an English guide, WiFi, and restroom onboard.

“Eide, the guide was fantastic and had an obvious love of her job. She was extremely well researched and knowledgeable which made it a fabulous experience. Seeing Orcas and Humpbacks in the wild was incredible. Wrap up warm and waterproof. Get a phone pouch. And take snacks and warm drinks. Well worth the money”

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