TROMSO · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth booking.
The 15 tromso whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Tromsø whale watching on a hybrid-electric silent catamaran: orcas, humpbacks, fins and more, with heated lounges and expert guides.
Most Popular“The trip was well organized. There were very interesting introductions on whales along the trips . It’s already the end of the season but we are lucky enough to have a glance of fin whales 🐋”
Tromsø Whale Safari on MS Gabriele: a warm catamaran, Arctic orcas and humpbacks, and a smart backup fjord cruise if whales move.
“Amazing. An unforgettable experience. The crew were lovely, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable.”
Bus and RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy for small groups. Orcas and humpbacks, warm suits, snacks, and photo access.
“The day trip was filled with excitement, our well experienced guide was super friendly and knowledgeable about arctic animals”
Silent, hybrid-electric whale watching from Tromsø with chances for humpbacks and orcas, warm comfort, fjord scenery, and a long day.
“A fantastic trip! Lovely warm cabin on boat with room for everyone to sit. Very informative talks. Great snacks and drinks on offer to buy. I was worried about it being rough but only a little choppy for about 20 minutes when in open water. I took sea sickness tablets and was fine. We saw…”
Whale safari from Tromsø on MS Keiser Wilhelm: warm catamaran, guided search for orcas and humpbacks, Arctic fjord cruise, 6-8 hours.
“Departure more or less on time. Description Meeting Point very good. Guides excellent, friendly and showing expertise and knowledge. Did the travel time pleasant. Could see several orcas! On the other hand, quite cold on the back trip. No place for jacket or backpack. Felt safe. It was the money worth!”
A 24-hour Tromsø cruise mixing Northern Lights chasing by boat, Skjervøya whale watching, and an overnight cabin with lectures and meals.
“Knowledgable guides gave informative talks on Northern Lights and whales, food good, cabins comfortable. Unfortunately overcast so no northern lights, but whale watching for 3.5hrs was exceptional. So so many orcas, as well as humpback and fin whales. We went for the whales so we were thrilled.”
Warm, covered boat safari from Tromsø to Skjervøy for orcas and whales, with photography tips and a small-group guide team.
“It was an absolutely stunning trip! It could not have been better! 🐳”
Full-day RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy for orcas and humpbacks, with warm suits, sandwiches, and small-group speed.
“The early start in the ice and snow was worth it. Timekeeping is important to ensure maximum time on the water. The boat trip itself feels like an adventure from the start. We were lucky enough to see Fin Whales and Orcas feeding. One of the best wildlife watching experiences I have ever had! Only…”
Whale safari in Tromsø fjords by catamaran with an English guide, onboard WiFi and restrooms, plus real chances at orcas and humpbacks.
“Really enjoyed it, lovely catamaran with comfortable lounge, very clean, lovely friendly knowledgeable crew, highly recommend for a lovely trip!!”
Responsible winter whale watching from Tromsø on MS Alba. Search for orcas and humpbacks, warm lounges, and a Whale Pass.
“Niesamowita wycieczka i niezapomniane przeżycie! Udało się zobaczyć wieloryby i orki z bliska, a cała wyprawa była świetnie zorganizowana. Widoki zapierające dech w piersiach, a emocje zostaną z nami na zawsze. Zdecydowanie warto! 🐋✨”
Silent whale watching from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric boat, then a scenic bus ride past the Lyngen Alps to Skjervøy.
“Spent a lovely morning cruising on this beautiful boat. The crew were lovely and attended to what every you needed. Fjords were beautiful, not much wildlife to see for this time of year. Freda gave few chats to make it more interesting. Not sure about the stop off for fishing experience thing, felt like they…”
A 24-hour Tromsø cruise pairing whale watching and Northern Lights, with warm cabins, included meals, and suits for real Arctic comfort.
“Absolutely phenomenal 24 hour trip. We have been so lucky with the whale watching with loads of Orcas and a couple of humpbacks! We have also seen loads of Northern Lights with helpful announcements on board when visible outside. The crew were also fantastic and so helpful, we were made to feel very welcome. The…”
Tromsø whale watching near Skjervøy on a hybrid-electric boat, paired with a scenic bus ride past the Lyngen Alps for a 9-hour day.
“It was beautiful. We had some waves and I was sick as most of the people on board but the crew was so helpful. We didn't see that well the whales cause it's the end of the season. We were able to buy some drinks and food from the bar . We took some nice…”
Cozy luxury whale watching from Tromsø on the Arctic Queen with warm suits, included lunch, and a real shot at orcas.
“Luxury? Nothing short of a nightmare.”
Tromsø whale safari by RIB boat with early transfer, thermal suit, and meals, searching Skjervøy waters for orcas and humpbacks.
“we got to see the Orca up close! it was a fun trip with beautiful views, the guide is knowledgeable about the whales. the only down side is the bus time ~8 hours”
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