1.Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

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

Tromsø whale safari on MS Gabriele, warm catamaran viewing for orcas and humpbacks, with fjord cruise backups if whales move on.

“Excellent crew who look out for their passengers. They were great at moving the vessel around to make sure we could see Humpbacks as well as Orcas, and even hung around a little bit at the end when we were coasting quietly along side a couple of Humpbacks. Plenty of space around the boat when with the whales (upper sun deck and lower front and back deck) Thank you to all of the crew!”

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2.Whale Watching in Magic Skjervoy

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,207 reviews · 12 hours · from $356

12-hour RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy for orcas and humpbacks, small group, thermal suits and food included in winter.

“We had an amazing day! The bus journey was very smooth and when we arrived we quickly changed into our flotation suits and off we went. Within minutes we were surrounded by orca which we stayed with for a couple of hours. It was such a great experience and I would recommend to anyone.”

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

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

Silent hybrid-electric whale cruise from Tromsø to Skjervøy and Kvaenangen, warm boat, engine-off approach, 7-9 hours.

“Expected to go to skjervoy instead ended up much further out in opposite direction, took 5 hours to get there, boat wait 5 mins and went to leave then another boat in front turned as they saw a whale, ours turned we literally saw a tail then the boat turned & went really fast we all thought they were heading to see more whales but instead we had a n extremely rough boat trip home on blue route. No explanation as to why they literally moved off quickly as soon as we saw a whale. A bit disappointed considering it cost €180. However the fjords and scenery on the way were…”

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4.Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $251

Chase orcas on a fast RIB out of Skjervøy, with cold-weather gear, small group care, and coach transfer from Tromsø.

“I think the is the best of all tour operators in Skjervøy. It’s a smaller business but very very recommendable. We got warming clothes and shoes and goggles. I liked that this tour operator did NOT chase the whales like the other companies. We saw orca and humpback whales. Our tour guide was really really friendly and helpful. I wish I could give 10 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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5.24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 22 hours to 1 day (approx.) · from $1,214Top rated

24-hour Tromsø cruise that mixes a Northern Lights chase, a Skjervøya whale-watching day, onboard lectures, and warm meals.

“The crew and tour guides are lovely, couldn’t do more for you to ensure upmost comfort. Knowledgeable about the whales and northern lights with several talks across the 2 days. We learnt lots of new things. Cabins are comfy and warm and there’s several food choices at each meal. All you of what we had was lovely. Whilst we didn’t get to see the northern lights due to cloud cover the polar twilight gave impressive scenery and beautiful colours in the sky. We did see loads of humpback whales including several breaches and several pods of killer whales some getting pretty close. An amazing trip and one to remember for…”

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6.Whale Watching RIB Boat Tour in Skjervoy from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $365

Full-day RIB whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy. Warm suits, small groups, and chances at orcas and humpbacks.

“It was awesome to be so close. However it was so cold. My mittens were not enough. Take the goggles when offered. We were given only a sandwich after with no water available or anywhere to warm up.”

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7.Whale Safari in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $182Best value

Whale Safari in Tromso by catamaran: try for orcas and humpbacks, get onboard WiFi and a guide, and sail fjords for 6 to 8 hours.

“Plenty of seats available and Lorenzo was very helpful and knowledgeable on the area and its wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a few families of orcas. Worth every penny”

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8.Responsible Whale Watching Cruise Aboard MS Alba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $215

Winter whale watching in Tromsø on MS Alba, with expert guides, heated lounges, hot drinks, and a Whale Pass rebooking if no whales appear.

“Niesamowita wycieczka i niezapomniane przeżycie! Udało się zobaczyć wieloryby i orki z bliska, a cała wyprawa była świetnie zorganizowana. Widoki zapierające dech w piersiach, a emocje zostaną z nami na zawsze. Zdecydowanie warto! 🐋✨”

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9.Silent Whale Watching on Hybrid-Electric Boat with Scenic Bustrip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $192

Silent whale watching from Tromsø on a hybrid-electric catamaran, then a scenic bus ride to Skjervøy and back.

“My boyfriend and I went on the Fjord and Wildlife Cruise. We were originally scheduled for the Silent Whale Watching Cruise, but it had been canceled due to the whales leaving early. We were notified early enough to make other arrangements. They offered a full refund or a different excursion. We decided on the Fjord and Wildlife Cruise. While there wasn't much Wildlife to be seen, the sights in the Fjord were breathtaking and awe inspiring! The electric catamaran is state of the art and an absolutely beautiful ship! Such a relaxing and yet fun trip! We had a race against a competing company's ship. Sadly, we lost the race.…”

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10.24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 1 day · from $1,179

24-hour Tromsø Arctic cruise for whales and Northern Lights, with thermal suits, ocean cabins, and included meals in a small, guided setting.

“L'accueil a été génial et l'accompagnement fantastique durant toute la croisière. La cabine était très confortable et les repas servis à bord de qualité. Tout l'équipage se met en quatre pour rendre votre expérience inoubliables et pour nous c'est réussi. La rencontre avec les orques et les baleines fût un moment magique. Vous pouvez demander à être réveillé si des aurores boréales apparaissent pendant la nuit. Ce ne fût pas le cas cette nuit là. Nous referions cette croisière sans hésiter. En plus nous avons eu la chance d'être seulement 10 passagers pour une capacité de 52. Cela ajoute à la qualité de l'expérience.”

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11.Whale Watching on hybrid boat with scenic bustrip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 30 reviews · 9 hours · from $208

Hybrid-electric whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy, with a scenic bus ride back and a quiet electric engine for close, low-disturbance views.

“It was beautiful. We had some waves and I was sick as most of the people on board but the crew was so helpful. We didn't see that well the whales cause it's the end of the season. We were able to buy some drinks and food from the bar . We took some nice pictures and it was a beautiful experience.”

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13.Arctic Whale Watching: Tromsø to Skjervøy in Comfort

★★★★★★★★★★2.6 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $472

Heated yacht whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervøy, with hot drinks onboard and a real shot at orcas and several whale species.

“It was a terrible trip, we paid more than twice as much as a regular whale watching tour just want to have a more comfortable experience. But! 1. The introduction of the website says that there will be a VIP bus to pick us up from Tromsø, but in fact we take the same unified bus as all the other companies that come to this place, there is no difference from the experience of cheap fares. 2. There is a snowstorm today, and many companies have canceled their activities, but this guide still chose to continue traveling, and the wind and waves were very strong, causing seasickness to be very…”

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