Private Tour

Tromso Skjervoy Whale Watching on RIB Boat with Snack and Drink

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Come and experience the beauty of killer whales and humpback whales in their feeding grounds.

We are Arctic Adventure Tours and your tour starts at the BUS TERMINAL at Tromsø Havn Prostneset. Look for and go to the big red bus from Best Arctic. Please be ready at the bus terminal at 05:20 AM.

After a scenic drive from Tromsø, your local skipper will greet you and provide you with thermal flotation suits and safety equipment in our dressing room.

(Dress in several warm layers from home - being at sea in the Arctic in winter is a cold experience).

From here there is a short walk down to the RIB boat and then the search for the whales begins. After the tour, you will receive light sandwich and drink to enjoy before the bus ride back to Tromsø.

Remember to bring snacks with you, as it will be a long day. If you have specific dietary requirements we recommend bringing your own food and snacks with you, so you are sure you have food for the day.

Duration: 12 hours (05:20 AM - 17:30)

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children younger than 14 years not allowed

People less 140 cm tall not allowed

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

We serve hot chocolate

Experienced Skipper/guide

A light sandwich

Air-conditioned vehicle

Thermal flotation suit

Hats, mittens, gloves, goggles (dress warm in layers from home)

What To Expect

Skjervoy

The bus stops at Skjervøy. Here your skipper will meet you, and you will get on the RIB boat

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Whale watching Skjervøy

05:30: An early start, but sit back and relax on a scenic bus drive out to Skjervøy from where the adventure will really begin!

Reviews

4.70

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Something I'll Remember Forever
Nikki F,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
This is a must do when in...
Tim L,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Great trip
Nancy N,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
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.
Amazing Orca experience
roxannew398,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had the most amazing day on the water. Siim our guide was informative and an all round great positive host. We witnessed the birth of a baby orca which was truely magical. The team was extremely respectful of the orcas and always aware of others in the fjords. All of the team that I met were super friendly. We got kitted up in super warm gear and had a blast. I totally recommend these guys. The admin personnel Christel was extremely helpful and answered quickly. This was an awesome day and a magical moment on the water. Thank you Arctic Adventures you are super :)
Hello Norwegian Orcas!
MonicaJ H,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Awesome whale watching
F207DUstephanier,
Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! The communication was easy, questions answered very quickly and friendly. The tour itself was great: great bus drivers who managed to drive through strong snowfall safely, nice guides, everything organized well, proper safety measures, warm suites. One person got sea sick and the guide really helped her so she could still enjoy. The whales were respected and not chased down like crazy like other tour operators do. Don't support tour operators who stress the animals! Arctic adventure tours is therfore a good choice. The guide was well informed and explained a lot about whales. And the rest: luck. It is nature, whales are not guaranteed but that day we were blessed with hundreds of wales, mostly orca and humpbacks. It was a great experience! Also the landscapes are simply stunning! I did the tour on 21.12.2024, so the climax of polar night. Don't worry, there is plenty of light to see the giant beauties ;-)
Favorite Experience of my Trip!
AllieS46,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our RIB Whale Watching Experience was Awesome! We went on January 14th 2025. We got lucky on weather and had perfect conditions for this activity. As a side note, most of my 6 day trip was filled with cold rain - but not this day! We saw Orca and Humpbacks. The scenery was gorgeous! The thermal suites they gave us (along with my own warm layers) kept me from feeling cold. And the 2.5 hours out on the RIB boat just seemed to fly by! I could have stayed longer. What a wonderful day!
Incredible experience
354jadec,
Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An incredible experience! The staff were super lovely and it was overall a bucket list moment ticked off for us. We did see hump back whales and orcas, although the orcas were being a little shy on the day. It’s a very long coach journey, so be wary of this and the bus was full so it did feel quite cramped and the journey is 3.5 hours long each way! The journey on the boat was very bumpy and choppy, you do get wet and cold so bear this in mind. Overall it was an incredible experience, well worth the coldness!! Thank you to the team for a fab day.
Brilliant
meganlW6026PE,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is the best thing I have ever done. The whole experience was utterly incredible. The scenery is stunning and the amount of whales we saw was mind blowing! Thank you! The lunch was tasty too. The team were super kind and friendly
So amazing!
642natashaz,
Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was a great trip. Knew when we booked that the drive for 4hrs each way, but doesn’t make it any long! We were very lucky to see a pod of orcas in a feeding session. Was an amazing two hours.