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The 9 most popular whale watching tours in Tromsø. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Hybrid-electric whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy for a close, quiet Arctic cruise with a real chance of orcas and humpbacks.
“It was my favorite activity during our 6 days in Tromso.”
Tromsø whale safari on MS Gabriele: warm catamaran views of orcas and humpbacks hunting herring. Backup fjord cruise if needed.
An 8-hour all-inclusive whale and orca safari from Tromsø to Skjervøy with heated comfort, warm suits, and real Arctic wildlife time.
“The Whale trip was cancelled due to the whales following the herring shoals that left the area early. Was given an alternative which was excellent, well run, well organised and really friendly fjord cruise for wildlife and fishing. Great friendly and informative guides on the ship, saw wildlife, especially white tailed eagles really close catching…”
Silent whale watching from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric boat. Arctic scenery, quiet approach, and a shot at humpbacks or orcas in winter.
“Expected to go to skjervoy instead ended up much further out in opposite direction, took 5 hours to get there, boat wait 5 mins and went to leave then another boat in front turned as they saw a whale, ours turned we literally saw a tail then the boat turned & went really fast we all…”
Tromsø catamaran whale safari on MS Keiser Wilhelm. Hunt-driven whale sightings, warm saloon views, and Arctic fjord backup.
“it was a long journey to get to the whales. But they were in abundance. Drinks should have been provided, certainly water.”
Fast RIB whale watching from Tromsø or Skjervøy with full Arctic gear. Look for orcas, fin whales, and humpbacks.
24-hour Tromsø cruise blends an aurora chase, onboard lectures, and Skjervøya whale watching with meals and a warm cabin stay.
“It’s may see expensive, but to my senses it is worth, 24 hours, all meals and unlimited coffee and cookies, northern lights and whale watching and one night stay with nice room and excellent crew on board.”
Heated boat and photo tips on a Skjervøy day trip from Tromsø, hunting orcas, humpbacks and minke whales in comfort.
“It was an absolutely stunning trip! It could not have been better! 🐳”
Whale Safari from Tromsø fjords by catamaran with an English guide, aiming for orcas and humpbacks in 6 to 8 hours.
“Really enjoyed it, lovely catamaran with comfortable lounge, very clean, lovely friendly knowledgeable crew, highly recommend for a lovely trip!!”
