The 4 Whale Watching in Tromsø That Earn Their Price

1.Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

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

Leave Tromsø for the herring-rich fjords near Skjervøy aboard Brim Explorer’s hybrid-electric catamaran. Your English-speaking guides, including crew members such as Bee, Adrian, Ivan, or Connor, explain the whales and Arctic coast as you travel. Expect heated lounges, panoramic windows, outdoor decks, onboard drinks, and a long but rewarding day at sea.

“Fantastic day out in the fjords looking for whales! We were really lucky with some great humpback sightings that were really close to our boat. The boat itself was super quiet, which was the main reason I chose Brim. The sailing out to where the whales were was very smooth with just one small rough patch for about 30 mins. The staff/guides on board were fantastic, I loved hearing all the information about the different whales we might see and it was great to hear their enthusiasm. I would definitely tour with them again if I make it back to Tromsø, this time hopefully to see some orcas!Read more”

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2.Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

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

Cruise from Tromsø toward Skjervøy aboard the warm, fast catamaran MS Gabriele, searching for orcas and humpback whales that follow the herring. Guides including Lorenzo and Raúl explain whale behavior in English. You can watch through large windows or from three outdoor decks, with a bar serving drinks, snacks, and light meals.

“Everything was wonderful during the trip! The crew was very experienced in locating the whales. We successfully saw tons of Orcas playing around and few humpback whales nearby. Highly recommend!”

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3.All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

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

Set out from Tromsø at 8 AM on Polar Adventures’ heated boat for the 2.5-hour run to Skjervøy. Guides such as Juan, Raul, Pedro, and Holly have led trips with lively whale facts and patient help. Expect orcas, humpbacks, seabirds, fjord views, thermal suits, lunch, and a long ride that can be rough.

“We made such nice friends while witnessing one of this earth’s wonders.”

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

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

Cruise from Tromsø toward Skjervøy aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet hybrid-electric boat. Watch for humpback whales and orcas near the herring grounds, hear short talks about Arctic wildlife, and enjoy fjord views along the way. Plan for 7 to 9 hours, rough seas, paid food, and no guarantee of sightings.

“This was a really great day trip for us. It’s a very long trip out and back, but the boat is comfortable and the views along the way are stunning. We were fortunate enough to see some whales, and it is evident this company prioritises respecting the whales in their natural environment which was nice to see. The staff were engaging and shared lots of educational insights along the journey. The coffee and small food items on the boat were also quite yummy, although I’d recommend taking your own snacks as well.”

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