Price from:
128 EUR
We take you on a whale safari from Tromsø to the feeding grounds of killer whales (*Orcinus orca*) and humpback whales (*Megaptera novaeangliae*) as they gather in the fjords of Northern Norway for their yearly feast on Atlantic herring (*Clupea harengus*).
Our guides will be looking out for other wildlife as well, including other cetacean species such as harbour porpoises (*Phocoena phocoena*) and white-beaked dolphins (*Lagenorhynchus albirostris*), and birdlife such as little auk (*Alle alle*) and white-tailed eagle (*Haliaeetus albicilla*).
We have tea, coffee and biscuits available throughout the whole day, and an option to have a light warm soup lunch on the way back to Tromsø in the afternoon. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase.
Duration
The trips typically last approximately 7-8 hours, although this may vary depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Please take this into consideration when making your travel plans; we spend a full day out at sea.
Our rates include the following:
- Full day whale watching tour
- Multilingual naturalist guide for the duration of the safari
- Light warm lunch snack
- Coffee, tea & biscuits
What to bring
- Warm winter clothes (thermals, winter jacket&trousers, beanie, scarf, gloves/mittens). It's nice and warm inside the boat, but cold out on the deck! We are 350km north of the Arctic Circle. Jeans are not enough to keep you warm.
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Extra food/snacks
Arctic Whale Tours terms and conditions
- Check in begins 30 minutes before departure
- All passengers need to be at the boat 15 minutes before departure the latest
- Tours are weather dependent and can be cancelled due to strong wind, rough sea conditions or low visibility. Please check your emails and text messages in the evening prior to your trip. We reserve the right to cancel or change plans at any point before or during the tour according to weather and sea conditions. Safety is important.
- Minimum number of passengers: 10 (We reserve the right to cancel a departure if there are less than 10 persons on the tour.)
- Length of safari: on average 6-8 hours although this can vary depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances
- Arctic Whale Tours take no responsibility for any inconvenience caused by late arrival in Tromsø
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour at any point before departure due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
- Prices include local taxes
Whale Guarantee
Our safari success rate is around 99%, but occasionally, it happens that we fail to spot any whales (we are dealing with nature, after all). For such rare days, we have a whale guarantee: If we do not see whales, guests who are interested can join another safari free of charge (winter or summer season). In this case, the guests need to contact the reception and we will do a rebooking for them.
Booking Notes
# Thank you for booking your Tromsø Whale Safari with Arctic Whale Tours!
We’re excited to welcome you aboard MS Alba for a memorable Arctic adventure in search of orcas, humpbacks, and other marine wildlife. Please review the details below to prepare for your trip.
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##Passenger Registration
As required by the Norwegian Maritime Authority, all passengers must be registered before departure.
Please double-check the details you provided when booking.
If any details are missing or need correction, simply reply to this email with the following for each participant:
- **Full name**
- **Date of birth**
- **Nationality**
- **Gender**
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##Stay Updated
Please check your email and phone the evening before your tour for any weather updates or schedule changes.
For real-time local conditions, you can also check:
- **[Weather forecast for Tromsø](https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-11886691/Norway/Troms/Troms%C3%B8/Troms%C3%B8)**
- **[Weather forecast for Skjervøy area (whale area)](https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-316802/Norway/Troms/Skjerv%C3%B8y/Skjerv%C3%B8y)**
- **[Road and travel information](https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikk/hvaskjer?lat=69.66096&lng=18.82836&zoom=7)**
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##Minimum Passengers
A minimum of 20 passengers is required for departure. If this number isn’t met, we’ll contact you with alternative rebooking or refund options.
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##Whale Pass
If no whales or dolphins are seen during your trip, you’ll receive a free rebooking for another tour (subject to availability; non-cash, non-transferable).
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## What’s Included:
- Full-day whale watching tour aboard MS Alba
- Experienced, multilingual wildlife guide
- Free hot drinks: coffee & tea
- Free biscuits/snacks onboard
- Safety equipment (life jackets)
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## What to Bring:
- Warm winter clothing: thermal base layers; windproof & waterproof outerwear
- Hat, gloves, scarf, insulated boots
- Snacks or packed lunch (no meal included)
- Camera, binoculars, extra batteries
- Seasickness tablets if needed (take before boarding, as directed)
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## Need Help?
📞 +47 47 38 46 21
📞 +47 40 30 52 98 (Back Office Support)
📧 info@arcticwhaletours.com
🌐 www.arcticwhaletours.com
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We can’t wait to have you on board – the whales are waiting, and so are we!
**The Arctic Whale Tours Team**
Cancellation Policy
# Customer Cancellation & Rebooking
- Cancellations and rebooking requests must be made by email to **info@arcticwhaletours.com**
- Cancellations made 24 hours or more before departure will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure or no-shows are non-refundable.
- Bookings made through third-party agents or online platforms (e.g., OTAs, travel agencies) may be subject to different cancellation policies. Please check directly with your booking provider.
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## Operator Cancellation
- If Arctic Whale Tours must cancel due to weather, sea conditions, technical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances, guests will be offered either:
- A free rebooking (subject to availability), or
- A full refund
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## Whale Pass – See Whales or Come Back Free
- If no whales or dolphins (cetaceans) are seen during your tour, you will receive a Whale Pass – a free rebooking on another available tour within the same season or the following summer/winter season.
- Rebooking is subject to availability and must be arranged by email at **info@arcticwhaletours.com**
- The Whale Pass is only valid for the same participant(s) as the original booking, cannot be transferred to other persons, and holds no cash value.
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## Minimum Participants
- A minimum of 20 passengers is required for the tour to operate.
- If this minimum is not met, the tour may be cancelled and guests will be offered a rebooking or full refund.
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## Other Notes
- B2B and agent bookings are subject to separate cancellation terms as outlined in the agreement.
- Tours may be delayed or rescheduled due to safety considerations (weather, visibility, or sea conditions).
- Guests must check in at least 30 minutes before departure. Late arrivals are considered no-shows and are non-refundable.
- Arctic Whale Tours is not responsible for missed departures caused by personal travel delays.
