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Norway · WHALE WATCHING

The 12 Best Whale Watching Tours in Norway

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Norwegian whale watching runs on herring: where the fish winter, the orcas and humpbacks follow, which is why the season is short and the boats are careful. Here are the 12 best whale watching tours in the country, hybrid-electric boats and speedboats both, with sailing times, sighting policies and what happens if you see nothing.

Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat - Getting to the whale zone from Tromsø: morning transfer and photo stops

1.Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

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

Tromsø hybrid-electric whale watching in Arctic fjords, sailing quietly for orcas and other whales, with warm lounges and Wi-Fi.

“Very nice, beautiful setting. Orcas are a little shy and prefer to play with the small boats around them. Biut unless you would die to see orcas, I appreciated the beautiful setting comfortably seated in the big boat, even if the orcas are more far than on small boats.”

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Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele - Which whales you might see near Tromsø

2.Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,937 reviews · 6 hours · from $207

Tromsø whale safari on MS Gabriele, a warm catamaran hunt for orcas and humpbacks with a fjord cruise fallback if whales move on.

“Great trip, received communication in advance that whales had left area so would be a different trip visiting an island. The boat was comfortable, our guide was informative and interesting and great scenery to view.”

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Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat from Tromsø

Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat from Tromsø - Lyngstuva Lighthouse to Skjervøy: Fjord Views That Are Part of the Ticket

Bleik: Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins

Bleik: Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins - The RIB boat experience, and why the small-group setup matters

Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Keiser Wilhelm

Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Keiser Wilhelm - Getting on board MS Keiser Wilhelm: warm, roomy, and photo-friendly

6.Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Keiser Wilhelm

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

Tromsø whale safari on MS Keiser Wilhelm in the Barents Sea, guided in English, with a warm catamaran and chances at orcas and humpbacks.

“The trip was amazing, saw whale and orcas.the crew was really good and informative. There was just some noise in the cabin which could be improved.”

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From Alta: Whale and Seabird Cruise

From Alta: Whale and Seabird Cruise - What the onboard comfort is really like in Arctic winter

7.From Alta: Whale and Seabird Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $220

3-hour Alta Fjord cruise with warm suits, coffee, and chances to spot orcas, humpbacks, eagles, and seabirds.

“Our guide was really amazing and knowledgeable about the whales. We were really lucky in seeing some wildlife making the experience really amazing!”

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Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy - RIB ride first, whale search second (and yes, it can be fast)

24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise

24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise - Tromsø check-in at Samuel Arnesens gate 5, then boarding for the night

9.24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise

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

A 24-hour Tromsø cruise blending a northern lights chase, Skjervøya whale watching, and an overnight cabin with meals.

“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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Skjervøy: Whale Watching with RIB Boat and Local Guide

Skjervøy: Whale Watching with RIB Boat and Local Guide - Gear and comfort: how they help you handle Arctic water

Tromsø: Orca and Whale Watching comfort heated boat Trip

Tromsø: Orca and Whale Watching comfort heated boat Trip - A heated, covered boat that actually helps your photos

Skjervøy: Whale and Orca Watching Tour by RIB Boat

Skjervøy: Whale and Orca Watching Tour by RIB Boat - Meet at Strandveien 70, and get set for a small-group outing