Whale Watching RIB Boat Tour in Skjervoy from Tromso: Experience Orcas and Humpback Whales

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Embark on a thrilling RIB boat tour from Tromso to Skjervoy and witness the majestic Orcas and Humpback whales. Experience the adventure of a lifetime with warm flotation suits, delicious refreshments, and a panoramic drive back to Tromso.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Tromsø - The pickup is scheduled for 5:20 am. Please proceed directly to the red bus located BEHIND the Magic Ice Bar Tromsø building on the ground floor. Address: Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø. The journey to Skjervøy takes approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, warm flotation suits will be provided for an unforgettable whale watching…

What's Included

Round trip Tromso-Skjervoy
Sandwiches
Snacks
Tea & coffee
English speaking skipper/guide
Warm flotation suits, boots and mittens
RIB-Boat whale watching excursion

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

This year, Orcas and Humpback whales have made their way to Skjervøy, just a four-hour drive from Tromsø!
Guests are picked up at 05:20 AM by the red bus from Bussring/Arctic Route, located behind the Magic Ice Bar Tromsø building (ground floor). They are then driven to Skjervøy, provided with warm flotation suits, and taken on an unforgettable whale…

Location

Samuel Arnesens gate 5

Samuel Arnesens gate

Departure time is 05:30 am for whale watching. Please meet up latest 05:20 am as the bus never waits. Please go directly on board the red bus which will be standing BEHIND the building of Magic Ice Bar Tromsø (ground floor), and check with the driver. Adresse: Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Martina

Mar 22, 2025

🐋🐳 watching - A wonderful experience that I would repeat immediately. The species you see change depending on the period. Even just the boat trip is very exciting and fun.

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Sarah_b

Jan 26, 2025

Must do - Amazing experience! We saw 2 male Orcas and then got to witness the main pod of females and babies feeding on herring. It was so special. 4 hour bus ride to the island and about 4 hours spent there. Suits and boots were provided but I'd heavily reccomend wearing mamy layers of warm clothes. It's windy and you will get splashed. Bring backup cloths for the bus ride home.

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Curiosity670624

Jan 16, 2025

Really organised and safe whale watching experience - Very well organised tour from Tromso. All necessary equipment supplied. Very safe and very informative. Saw humpbacks and orcas and the drive up was spectacular. A real lifelong memory, thank you

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Yvonne_l

Jan 11, 2025

It will be cold so layer... - It will be cold so layer up! The experience was great and we got very close to orcas and humpbacks. We even got lucky enough to see the orcas and seagulls feeding on herring!

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Rebekah_d

Jan 11, 2025

Amazing Experience - Very cool experience! The drive is about 3-4 hours in one direction and with only ~3 hours of daylight it's important to be on time. The location of the bus pick up is a bit incorrect. If you go to the described location (the hotel), facing the water you need to look right and you'll see a bus terminal with red buses parked, about a 3 minute walk. That is the proper pickup location. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. You need to dress very warmly, especially your fingers and toes as you're on a speeding RIB boat and the windchill was definitely in the negative double digits (which you are exposed to for 3+ hours). We got to see so many orcas and two humpbacks, getting VERY close to them! We even got to see the fjords. 10/10 would recommend

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Leytonorient

Jan 10, 2025

Rib Trip - I booked this for my daughter who wanted to see orcas in their natural environment. They came across a large pod so she was absolutely thrilled. They also saw humpback whales which she loved.

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Areeya_p

Dec 5, 2024

Amazing experience!! - What an amazing experience!!!! Andy was our tour guide and he gave us once in a life time experience!!! Very knowledgeable and fun sense of humor. We really had a great time! Will definitely be booking again if we ever come back to tromso! So proud to be booking with a few of Norwegian native tours!! Thank you Andy!!!

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Manihi_k

Nov 27, 2024

Stunning day with orcas - It was amazing seeing the orcas over time. Beautiful! A memorable experience. Long drive on the way up and back and a little rushed at the end.

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Jennifer_r

Jan 10, 2025

So many whales! - The experience was amazing in the since that we were able to see so many orca. With that said, we were very rushed. I appreciate the desire to have as much time seeing the water, but in doing so, we had to stop because someone lost their glasses. Some people didn’t have the appropriate size in attire and could hardly see. I would recommend spending a little time ensuring everything fits right before getting on the rib.

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Malte_m

Nov 27, 2024

You see whales - It was ok. Go into the bus, drive 4 hours.. always in a hurry to get on the water. But then you see the whales and it was amazing. Afterwards again hurry and drive home.

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From $337

up to 12 guests

1 - Adult