RIB TOUR

WHALE SAFARI

WHALE WATCHING

Spectacular fjord cruise, where you search for one of the world’s largest mammals in the fantastic Arctic fjords. From early November to the end of January, many whales visit the fjords outside Nordreisa, Skjervøy, and Lyngen to feed on the many herring. The good conditions here allow you to experience whales up close!

GOOD TO KNOW

TOUR DETAILS

DURATION AND LOCATION

Season
November – January

Attendance

09:30 AM

Departure time
10 AM

Duration
3 hours

Starting point
Strandveien 96, 9180 Skjervøy

WHAT TO BRING / NOTES

Warm clothes and middle layer

Warm footwear

Minimum height is 120cm for passengers.

Nb. Not handicap friendly due to boat type.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Local guide – NO / EN speaking

Warm outerwear suite

Life jackets

Hats and protective goggles

PRICE

1790 NOK / person

Minimum booking rate:

6 people

TOUR DESCRIPTION

We have daily departures from Skjervøy harbour, Skjervøy is the town closest to the area where the whales stay.

The drive by car from Storslett/Sørkjosen takes about 45 minutes

Whale Route runs a daily return trip from Tromsø – Skjervøy for guests who need transport to Skjervøy.

We will meet downstairs in the changing room before departure, where we will have a review of the trip, safety briefing. You can borrow warm outerwear, life jackets, hats, mittens and goggles.

The safety of our guests is our first priority. All our boat drivers are certified and trained to drive with passengers.

The RIB boat is from 2019 and equipped with the necessary safety equipment.

Whales you can see:

Orcas have strong family bonds, and their groups often remain together for several generations. The orca has a black body with a large white patch above and behind the eye. The orca is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. The orca’s diet consists of fish (such as herring), seals, sharks, and dolphins.

Humpback whales can live alone or in small groups. The humpback whale is stocky and strong, has black dorsal coloring, and (as the name suggests) an obvious hump on its back. It catches herring by opening and filling its mouth. It can catch an entire school with a single mouthful! The humpback whale is very acrobatic and is known for its spectacular jumps above the surface! The humpback whale also produces a unique and complex song.

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