Polar Whale Safari From Tromsø

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

On this whale safari tour, you will be on the boat that arrives first at the whale area from Tromsø

Take to the waves and admire Norway’s native marine life by boat on this all-inclusive, polar whale safari from Tromsø. Cruise in comfort towards Skjervøy via the magnificent mountain and seascapes while listening as a guide sheds light on the different fish and whale species thriving in the mineral-rich waters. Spot inquisitive humpbacks and killer whales, look out for bird life such as sea eagles, and frame all the action through the lens of your camera. With outdoor decking and indoor seating on board your boat, enjoy an experience with Norway’s native wildlife.

Our boat is the first one that arrives Skjervøy in the morning and also the last one leaving the whale spotting area. That will give you more time with the whales.

The duration of this tour is 8 hours depending on weather conditions.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not possible to reserve seats

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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Polar Adventures

Fjords to Skjervøy

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Lunch

Beverages

Guide

Options

Polar Whale Safari From Tromsø

Reviews

4.34

204 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Take sea sickness meds!

    Alicia P,,Jan 31, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Take sickness medication with you!! We had 3 hours of horrible choppy waters and people were throwing up left right and centre. We went on 25 January and unfortunately only saw the tops of 4 sperms whales, so I think the blue and orcas are migrating to warmer seas earlier. Tea, coffee granules and biscuits on board. Lunch is tomato soup which leaves a lot to be desired. Staff were nice.

  • You should not trust this company. They discriminate and cancel your tour hours before happening without a reason

    Connector36914930111,,Jan 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    This company canceled my tour hours before happening. I booked this tour months ago and they canceled my tour because I was just one person and they wanted to take a bigger group. Don’t trust this company you’ll never know when they will cancel it just because of financial reasons . I strongly recommend not to use it.

  • A fantastic tour

    GourmetStockholm,,Jan 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We took an 8-hour tour with Polar adventures. Whale safari with lunch (soup with bread) We had a real flow and got to see both killer whales and humpback whales. Knowledgeable and nice guides.

  • Safari whale and orcas 07 January 2026 tromso

    L393HPandreab,,Jan 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Accurate, punctual, prepared, professional. We asked to add 1 passenger after 1 first booking and they followed us well by email, allowing us an additional payment by card. The excursion is well explained by Cristina and the crew on board, from the boat manager to colleagues who follow the passengers, to the captain are available and clearly explain how the experience will happen. When arriving at the site where you can see the killer whales and whales the crew always keeps an optimal boat position to allow all passengers to admire the animals at sea. Available very useful suits to shelter from water and cold and hot drinks with cookies. We had a great excursion on January 07 with not big sea and many killer whales and 3 whales and sea falcon present for almost 2 hours near the boat. Good and (maybe) lucky. Super recommended

  • Trattiora Polare, Stockafisho excellencio in Tromsø

    978finns,,Dec 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Trattiora Polare together with good friends became the highlight of the week on Saturday. The modern, spacious locations decorated in Northern Italian style, with many fine details, give the place a quiet and pleasant atmosphere. The open kitchen looks nice, has a real charcoal grill and wood-fired pizza oven. Carpaccio first, then grill dry fish, both taste experiences that raise Tromsø to a high international level! Thanks to skilled professionals in the kitchen and in serving. Congratulations to Sindre and companions on the refreshing effort in our city!

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  • MAGICAL Norwegian journey

    Christy K,,Dec 10, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This is one of the most magical experiences I have ever had! We lucked out with perfect weather for winter in Norway. Clear skies for the limited daylight we had and it was gorgeous. The boat ride out to the bay was surrounded by snowcapped mountains and the crew provided great information about the journey and the whales. Once to the spot, it was nonstop wildlife. A few people saw a mink whale! But everyone saw plenty of humpbacks and orcas. We spent plenty of time at the location and everyone was having an amazing time. On the ride back, they served delicious soup and we had snacks and beverages the entire time. On the journey back, we even got to see the northern lights, which was just a cherry on top of an already perfect day. My group LOVED this tour and I would do it again. If you are having doubts, throw them away and book this!!!

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  • Amazing!

    Leilah Hillman,,Dec 10, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Incredible experience with an amazing tour company. We saw lots of Orcas and Humpback whales and even to Northern lights on the boat ride back. Amazing day with an amazing crew!

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  • 100% recommend - amazing day viewing orca in November

    bayleyw2016,,Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    An absolutely incredible day with Polar Adventures. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, the journey to and from Skervjoy was comfortable despite the choppy waves and it was just a small group on the boat, and to top it off we saw 25-30 orca. We were lucky to split off from the other tour boats and followed one pod for over an hour. We also did the northern lights tour with this company which was also excellent - brilliant views of the northern lights even on a very cloudy and snowy evening.

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  • Seeing the whales was...

    Darian G,,Nov 27, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Seeing the whales was incredible. We got to see orcas and humpback whales. The trip there was long but we got super lucky with a smooth ride. Once we got there the staff were super engaging in giving history on the whales, pointing out where to look. We drove around following the different groups of whales. On the way back they gave soup. Unfortunately it was not gluten free. Then we got to see the northern lights on the water as we came home and they were incredible. Highly recommend but be careful if the water is choppier as it is 6+ hours of travel to get to the whales.

  • Fabulous family-run business offer an amazing whale watching trip.

    Rachael J,,Nov 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Outstanding trip. Such a knowledgeable guide, friendly and approachable team. We cannot praise this family-run business enough. We were fortunate to see Fin and Humpback whales and lots of Orcas on the day we went, which made the trip extra special. Thank you to the whole team for an amazing day.

From NOK 1,900.00

4.34
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