Explore the Arctic landscapes and see beautiful fjords on a 7-hour cruise. Spot whales and dolphins as your learn about the arctic's ecosystem and culture.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
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- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Norwegian, English
Experience
Highlights
- Sail through the Norwegian fjords
- Spot humpback whales, killer whales, and orca and harbor porpoises
- Learn about the ecosystem and culture of this fascinating region
Full description
Board your comfortable catamaran in the Tromsø city center. As you sail you’ll learn about Norway’s wildlife, fishing, aquaculture, local villages, and weather from your knowledgable guide. Marvel at the Arctic landscape and the beautiful fjords. Take photos from either the indoor or outdoor viewing decks. Enjoy hot coffee or tea, as admire the unique natural setting. If you’re still hungry, there is a kiosk on board to purchase hot expedition meals, snacks, and cold drinks.
Late October to late January is when some of the world’s biggest mammals visit the coast outside Tromsø to feed on herrings. During this period you’ll have the highest possibility of seeing a humpback whale, killer whale (orca), or harbor porpoise. You might even get really lucky and see a fin whale. Once you reach the whale feeding site, you’ll have 1-1.5 hours to take a close-up look at the feast.
Keep in mind that the weather in the arctic can be rough some days. If you think you might get seasick, please bring sea-sickness medicine with you and take it half an hour before the trip starts.
Includes
- Scenic transport via a comfortable catamaran (up to 3 hours one way)
- Safety instructions
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide and host
- Local history, nature, and cultural tour
- Short documentaries and presentations about the whales and Arctic eco-system
- Thermal winter suit and life jacket
- Hot coffee, tea, and biscuits
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Kystens Hus. (Stortorget 1A, 9008 Tromsø, Norway)
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Know before you go
- Please note that whale sightings cannot be guaranteed. Sightings can be affected by weather conditions and/or whales’ natural behavior so it is impossible to be able to offer a guarantee.
- Please note the route, duration, and destinations seen on the tour differ from day to day based on the weather.
- Please note, the boat used on the day will be determined by the number of passengers. The local partner uses 3 boats, MS Aurora Explorer (maximum 144 passengers), MS Strønstad (maximum 30 passengers), and MS Leone (maximum 12 passengers)