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Silent whale watching cruise in Tromsø

Large catamaran with passengers sails past snowy peaks in cold waters.
Two orcas splash near ocean surface as they swim together.
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An exciting whale safari along Tromsø's coastline !

  • Travel with a quiet hybrid boat with a 360-degree panoramic view!
  • The boat is designed to give you ideal conditions to experience killer- and humpback whales up close, without disturbing the fragile nature and whales. A unique and magical experience!
  • The silent hybrid electric catamaran is able to get close to the humpback whales and orcas, without disturbing them
Starting point
Tromsø
Duration
9 hr
Season
16 October - 31 January

Tour description

Depart Tromsø in the crisp arctic morning, and head out to the whales’ feeding grounds in time to enjoy the few hours of polar daylight. Purpose-built for whale watching, the hybrid-electric boat gives you a unique perspective on the surroundings.
On the way, you can take in the frozen landscapes as it slowly wakes up. You can relax in comfortable, panoramic lounges and multi-level decks. The friendly crew will share their personal stories about interesting sights along the way and give you in debt information about the Orca and Humpback Whale.
As the boat is getting closer to the whales, it switches to a silent, electric engine, which allows the boat to get close without disturbing the whales. You will find a selection of food and drinks for purchase onboard.
Please note that the duration of this trip depends on the whales’ migration pattern and can therefore range from 8-9 hours. The crew will do their best to find the whales, but can not guarantee sightings as orcas and humpback whales, as they are wild animals and do as they please.
Join in for an unforgettable meeting with humpback whales and orcas.

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