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Whale & Arctic Wildlife Safari: Experience Northern Norway's Humpback Whales & Orcas
4.4
63 Ratings
Tromsø
Embark on a thrilling Whale & Arctic Wildlife Safari in Northern Norway. Witness the majestic Humpback Whales and Orcas as they feed on Atlantic Herring. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tromso - The Humpback Whales and Orcas migrate to Northern Norway and the coast near Tromsø to feed on the Atlantic Herring from mid of October to the end of January. It’s about a three hour boat ride from Tromsø to the area where the whales gather , where we will see the whales.
- Northern Norway - On the choosen location we stop and look at the whales for 60-90 minutes depending on the conditions.
- Tromso - After spending time with the whales we go back to Tromsø.
What's Included
- Educational presentations on whales and their environment
- Comprehensive safety briefing
- Warm thermal suits and life-preserving jackets provided
- Guidance from fluent English-speaking experts
- Insights into local history, nature, and cultural heritage
- Complimentary tea and coffee on board
What's Not Included
- Pets not allowed on board
Additional Information
The Humpback Whales and Orcas make their way to the northern regions of Norway, specifically the coast near Tromsø, to feast on Atlantic Herring, typically from the middle of October to the end of January.
Throughout this wintertime, we arrange Whale & Arctic Wildlife Safari embarking from Tromsø via boat. We set sail at 08:30 from Tromsø; our course is influenced by the weather conditions and the likelihood of spotting whales and wildlife. Sometimes we need to journey for up to three hours to get to the location where whales are predominantly sighted. The path is picturesque - we navigate between islands and across expansive fjords under the gaze of mountain ranges. Once the whales are in sight, we spend a minimum of one hour at the sighting location. We float in harmony with the whales during this duration, and we subtly trace their route, mindful of our intrusion into their natural-space. Our vessel provides an adequate space with a cozy, heated lounge equipped with panoramic windows, a compact kiosk, restrooms, and several external decks.
Please note: Pets are not permitted on the vessel
Location
Strandgata 9
Strandgata
Meeting time and place: 08:00-08.20 am, at the pier behind the Nerstranda shopping center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(63 Ratings)
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Grant_h
Jan 19, 2024
Well worth the trip. - This was a fantastic trip with very friendly hosts. Managed to see quite a few Sperm Whales and Orca Pods. Really knowledgeable hosts too, and a good, comfortable boat.
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Sebastiana227
Jan 2, 2024
whale safari by nowegian travel - great experience
we boarded the boat (about 200 person on board) many boats around the pier areas of Nest so arrive early to find correct boat? 2 hour trip out to the whale feeding grounds ( near an island called skjervey, in norwegian sea)
we saw may different species whales , orcha or killer whale , humpback & sperm whale and Daniel gave us all the facts and details of whales during the journey we spent about one hour moving to within safe distanceof these mammals . an amazing trip and although busy in the boat, wear warm clothes as the best positions is on the upper viewing decks and was wind chill ++
sebastian and sarah UK
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Navigate53549971112
Jan 1, 2024
Incalculable experience, very grateful for what we have been able to witness. - 5 points for this company, and I fall short. We went with them on a tour to spot cetaceans and we are delighted. During both trips, round trip, the staff explained very interesting aspects about these wonderful animals, which made the excursion much more lively and interesting. Furthermore, upon reaching the warning point, we were lucky enough to observe orcas, fin whales, humpback whales and even sperm whales, something that apparently does not happen frequently.
Hopefully this special natural environment can be properly preserved and these spectacular creatures can be enjoyed with respect for many more years.
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Flyer61782575855
Dec 25, 2023
Incredibly special to see Orcas and whales in real life. - After 3.5 hours of sailing we saw the Orcas and the whales spouting. We had plenty of time to see it and take pictures. Then back again. We were well informed by Daniel and Stan. They had a lot of knowledge intertwined with a sense of humor. There was also quiet background music.
The boat looked clean and there was plenty in the kiosk to eat. In addition to the free tea and coffee.
It was a day with a golden edge for us.
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Tammyba7271az
Dec 20, 2023
Great whale and fjords experience - The whale and fjords boat expedition was great. I would recommend this experience for all families.
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Mia_h
Dec 15, 2023
The best tour ever! - It was the best thing I ever did! Worth every penny. Siggi ans Saskia were wonderful, kind, patient, informative and very funny 😁 don't think twice, do it!
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Oc_anec2024
Jan 28, 2024
To do in good weather - Excursion to be preferred in good weather.
We were there when it was very foggy and we couldn't see anything on the horizon. The organizer should cancel it in case of bad weather.
As for the whales, the guide explained to us that at the end of January it is almost impossible to see them because they would have already left. So we paid for nothing...
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Jordan_w
Jan 18, 2024
No whales - Seats were nice boat was nice wasted a whole day trying to see whales it’s so hard to see them people lie about seeing them in reviews so I’m telling u nobody I know saw them all week unless u took a 4k$ tour to see them privately u won’t see them almost a guarantee a total rip off! The boat was nice than the other ones tho but it goes way too fast to see anything meh!
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Lynn_d
Dec 24, 2023
Chance of seeing whales is based on luck. - It is a huge boat with hundreds of people and it’s hard to see any of the whales or the orcas as it’s far away and people crowd around the boat to get best view, some people do not get the chance to see anything. I wouldn’t do it again, over $500 for 2 people when you can see whales back home for less than $100 in Australia.
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Fraser_c
Dec 24, 2023
Lack of contact details ruined a potentially wonderful experience - Our ship was slightly delayed in docking & the booking info/tickets did not show the company name or any means of contact - so we could not even look them up on-line, to try to find a contact number.
As a result, we ran from the bus stop, in the dangerous ice & arrived to watch the boat cast off & leave ( although we were 20 mins late, we missed it by seconds ).
It has been a dream of mine for years to go on a whale safari for many years. I am not sure if I will get the chance again - hundreds of pounds wasted too.
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