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Tromsø whale watching guides

Everything to sort out before you book a whale trip from Tromsø: when the whales are here, what it costs, which boat, where to start from, how to stay warm and how to watch responsibly.

Tromsø Whale Watching Season 2026-27: The Best MonthsWhen the whales are here, and when they leave.Read the guide →Tromsø Whale Watching Prices 2026: What Each Boat CostsWhat each boat costs and what the money buys.Read the guide →RIB or Catamaran Whale Watching in Tromsø: Which Boat?Small fast boat or big warm one: how to choose.Read the guide →Tromsø or Skjervøy Whale Watching: Where to Start FromSail from the city or ride the bus north.Read the guide →What to Wear Whale Watching in Tromsø: Layer by LayerLayers, boots, mittens and what to pack.Read the guide →Ethical Whale Watching in Tromsø: Rules & Good BoatsThe rules, and how to pick a careful boat.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your whale trip

The three trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the time among the whales and what guests say.

Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat Quiet engine ★ 4.57 to 9 hoursFree cancellation

Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat
Electric near whales3 outdoor decksCafe on board

Brim Explorer's purpose-built boats switch to electric power around the whales, so you hear the blows instead of the engine. Three outdoor decks, a cafe and Wi-Fi.

What's included
  • 7 to 9 hours return from Tromsø, depending on the whales
  • Electric drive near the whales, less noise
  • Heated saloons with panoramic windows
  • Live guide; cafe with food for purchase
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$213per person Reserve
Whale Safari on a High-Speed Catamaran Most booked ★ 4.68 hoursFree cancellation

Whale Safari on a High-Speed Catamaran
Big boatHeated loungeFrom the city

The most reviewed whale trip in Tromsø: a fast catamaran from the city centre up past the Lyngen Alps to wherever the orcas and humpbacks are feeding, with a warm lounge to retreat to.

What's included
  • About 8 hours return from central Tromsø
  • Heated lounge with panoramic windows and a big outdoor deck
  • Guides in English, German or Italian (by departure)
  • Coffee, tea and water; kiosk on board
  • Second-chance trip if no whales are seen
Full tour details
From$197per person Reserve
Skjervøy RIB Whale Watching Tour Closest to the water ★ 4.812 hoursFree cancellation

Skjervøy RIB Whale Watching Tour
RIB speedboatBus at 05:00Ages 14+

A long day for the closest view: a 05:00 bus to Skjervøy, then a small RIB at water level among the orcas and humpbacks, in a full flotation suit.

What's included
  • Bus from Scandic Ishavshotel to Skjervøy and back
  • RIB boat trip with a skipper
  • Thermal flotation suit, boots, mittens and goggles
  • Hot drink and a sandwich after the boat
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$334per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Board in central Tromsø, sail to the orcas and humpbacks in a heated catamaran, and go again free if you see no whales.

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