Tromso Skjervoy Whale Watching on RIB Boat

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Tromso, Norway

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

12 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Nikki_F ·

Nov 2025

It was amazing! The scenery was beautiful and we saw so many Orcas and Humpback Whales. Being on a RIB made the whole experience even more special as the animals came so close. The trip was well organised staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the winter suits were really warm. If can, do this trip - it's a once in a lifetime opportunity.

· Tim_L ·

Nov 2025

This is a must do when in Norway. A magical experience. We saw a lot of orcas and whales. It is - obviously - cold, but so worth it! Our guide Siam was very kind and found the best spots. We will never forget this trip!

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Overview

The feeding grounds of both killer and humpback whales can be found in the waters that feed into the Norwegian Sea near Tromso. Set out on a scenic drive through Tromso on this full-day private whale-watching tour, before hopping aboard a speedboat for a day searching for the majestic giants in their natural habitat.

Full-day whale-watching speedboat tour heading out from Tromso
Lots of opportunities for photographs aboard the spacious vessel
Don’t worry about the cold: Hats, mittens, and thermal flotation suit included
Private tour: You won’t need to share the experience with anyone else

What's Included

Experienced Skipper/guide
Thermal flotation suit
Hats, mittens, gloves, goggles (dress warm in layers from home)
Coffee and/or Tea

We serve hot chocolate
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

A light sandwich

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
Pick up point is at the BUS TERMINAL at Tromsø Havn Prostneset at 05:20 AM. Please look for and go to the big red bus from Best Arctic.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.5:30 am

Itinerary

Skjervoy

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Children younger than 14 years not allowed
People less 140 cm tall not allowed
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Victoria_L

Absolutely mesmerising and a fantastic but freezing freezing cold trip on the rib. Def not suitable for any children my personal opinion. Very hard going so for adults only. Very well organised and very friendly. Ensured that we got to see the orcas and if they weren’t around connecting boats liaise with each other so everyone doesn’t miss out. A great trip all round.

Reviews

4.7

based on 38 reviews

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Victoria_L, Jan 2026

Too cold!

Yasmin_J, Jan 2026

I’m glad that I did this because I desperately wanted to see orcas, and I got to (and humpback whales); but, despite being dressed warmly (merino wool layers and socks, Woolrich arctic parka, hand warmers in my gloves, alpaca wool hat etc) I was painfully cold. I think that the suits we were given by Arctic Adventures were not up to the necessary standard to actually keep us comfortable. I went on a night snowmobile trip with the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes and their attire was much warmer - it might be worth having a look at their’s? I understand that the sea is colder than land, but there has to be something better than what Arctic Adventures is providing. I was so excited for this activity, but after we saw the orcas I just really wanted to be comfortable again and I hated that it took so long for the boat to get back to shore (simply because of the cold). Also, we were given little information about the orcas or whales when the boat was still - I expected the guide to be informative (not just a boat driver) so this was very disappointing. Ultimately, I would recommend this trip simply because we got to see orcas and this was worth the discomfort/pain. However, Arctic Adventures needs to do better with attire and information provided by guides. Also, whoever was filling the cups of hot chocolate was super frugal with it.

It was a amazing where...

Brandon_N, Dec 2025

It was a amazing where from America(florida) and never had this experience where were from 10 out of 10 experience

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your review. We are glad we created some memories!

Something I'll Remember Forever

Nikki_F, Nov 2025

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your review and kind words. It makes us happy knowing you had a good time with nature and our staff! :-)

This is a must do when in...

Tim_L, Nov 2025

Great trip

Nancy_N, Nov 2025

Boat ride and whale watching was great. Our captain and helper were wonderful. Checked out our gear and overall very helpful. Reason not a 5 is porta-potties were very dirty and full and some had no hand sanitizer. Also rubber gloves were very cold but not big enough to put your own gloves in.

Hello Norwegian Orcas!

MonicaJ_H, Oct 2025

Patience and be grateful with what nature has to offer. After 1.5hrs of searching the area, our groups (just 2 boats) were blessed with 2 pods of Orcas! No words can describe the excitement of first seeing the Orcas close up with your own eyes.

We had a blast!

Sarina_S, Dec 2024

We were extremly lucky to see so many whales. But our professional guide, his knowledge of the region and the whale behavior as well as the good (and very warm) gear and garments made it all possible. We recommend taking some snacks with you.

Amazing Trip

Tamara_S, Dec 2024

The trip was amazing. We saw lots of orcas and humpback whales and the boat ride was also not too wavy. We recommend bringing some snacks as it's in total a 8h bus ride and about a 2.5-3h boat ride.

Amazing

Priscila_N, Dec 2025

It was wonderful, we've seen a lot of orcas, and even an eagle. It was amazing, and our guide Gabi was very friendly and willing to teach us about the behavior of the fauna. Super indico.

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Uma experiência única! O...

Mariana_M, Jan 2025

Uma experiência única! O staff foi muito amigável, informaram sobre tudo durante a viagem e deram nos fatos adequados. Repetiria muitas mais vezes!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for your review :)

Super Erlebnis

Erwin_T, Jan 2024

Wenn man Wale sieht (ich hatte Glück) super Erlebnis! Snacks und Getränke - na ja, ein Sandwich und ein Getränk (Kaffee, Tee oder heiße Schokolade) ist zu wenig. Also etwas mitnehmen. Es gab keinen Zwischenstopp mit dem Bus. 3,5 Stunden nur sitzen ist echt heftig. Sonst ok. Empfehlung: beheizbare Handschuhe und Schuheinlagen! Es war Saukalt mit dem Wind. Da frieren einem die Finger beim Filmen ein.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi, Whales are just amazing, so we are glad you got see some. Yes, it is a long day, so it is a great advice for future guests to bring some snacks for the bus ride. Being out in the cold with the whales makes one hungry. Thank you! Best wishes