Whale Watching RIB Boat Tour in Skjervoy from Tromso

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

This year Orcas and Humpback whales have arrived in Skjervøy, four hours drive from Tromsø!

We pick you up 05:20(AM) on the red bus from Bussring/Arctic Route which will be standing BEHIND the building of Magic Ice Bar Tromsø (ground floor), drive you to Skjervøy, give you warm flotation suits, and take you on a once in a life time whale watching experience by RIB-boat!

We then give you sandwiches, tea and coffee, and start the panoramic drive (back in Tromsø 17:30).

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We do not recommend this excursion for children under 10 years (minimum height 140 cm)

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Gratuities

What To Expect

Tromso Fjords

We pick you up 05:30(AM) outside Scandic Ishavshotel, drive you to Skjervøy, give you warm flotation suits and take you on a once in a life time whale watching experience on our Rib-boats! Then we give you sandwiches, tea and coffee (back in Tromsø 17:30)

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Whale Watching RIB Boat Tour in Skjervoy from Tromso

Reviews

4.43

99 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic
maximepA2922GN,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect, we have seen killer whales (including babies) several times. The weather was clear so we could enjoy it. The guide and the skipper was good. The meal was good too.
Buyer Beware!
X4633ZBges,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Avoid this company. Bad experience. Arrived on time and I could not find the pick up location. The tour left without me and made no attempt to contact me. I could only find an email to try to reach them. Very rude/disrespectful communications from staff afterwards when requesting a refund. No refund was given.
RIB ride was exciting and a lot of whales. Very professional. They should have mirror in the dressing room.
Timo H,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Booking confirmation from the company was difficult to get. The starting place for the bus ride changed twice the day before. Instead of writing Tomsø bus terminal pier 2, they wrote something about a place BEHIND a building, and the address- unclear!
Highly recommend
Laura g,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of my favorite tours. It was cold, very cold out on the water. Lots of layers needed. The tour guides were excellent and were so respectful of the whales. Lots of interesting information provided and we were looked after. Highly recommend.
🐋🐳 watching
Martina C,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Must do
Sarah B,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Really organised and safe whale watching experience
Curiosity670624,
Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
It will be cold so layer...
Yvonne L,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Amazing Experience
Rebekah D,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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
Rib Trip
leytonorient,
Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.