Sightseeing Cruises

From Tromso: Whale Watching Tour on Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

Cruise from Tromso aboard a purpose-built hybrid-electric sightseeing boat, with warm panoramic lounges and three spacious outdoor viewing decks.

Marine biologist guides share insights into whale behavior, migration, feeding, and Arctic life as you journey toward their current feeding grounds.

Look for orcas, humpback, fin, and sperm whales, with the captain and guides using experience and science to locate wildlife along the route.

Once whales are spotted, the boat switches to its silent electric motor, reducing noise and vibration for a more respectful wildlife encounter.

8 to 9-hour silent whale-watching cruise

English-speaking marine biologist guide

Purpose-built hybrid-electric whale-watching boat

Heated indoor lounges with panoramic windows

Three outdoor viewing decks

Free Wi-Fi

TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 9 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Tromso Harbor Area
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Sights covered
Onboard Activities
Tonsvik
Grotnesdalen
Nordlenangen
Skjervoy
Haugnoes
Grotnesdalen
Tonsvik

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Sathishkumar J
Family
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Every moment was magical in this ship. Warm indooor. Cold outdoors. You have the confidence of warming yourself up immediately once entering the cabin. So you are free to stand outside in the open even with my 7 year old kid i was confident and we had great time outdoors and indoors. WiFi was great (to manage kid specially and for adults by posting in social media) Conor, Olek and Nilma were the host and they were super helpful all throughout. My son fell down on the way out during disembarking Conor was sweet to put in a sticker to cheer him up. Quick, fun talk by Conor. Educational, eye opening talk by Olek and great service by Nilma while checkin and in the counter were great And last but not least. Oh man. What a site of the Orca pods. We travelled with them for 2 hours straight. Could see, hear them breath was so great. The captain was super efficient in tracking their move and staying along with them yet not disturb them out in their habitat was great. Definitely a day not to forget for us in our life
Aurora B
Solo
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Not the closest although one whale did get withing 30 feet from boat. But not as vivid as promotional videos and photos lead you to believe. Plus having to find a good spot to take photos and videos with the other 150+ people clamoring on the rail. Still worth the approx $150 usd paid. Also I'm def glad I packed my own snacks and drinks as they charge on top of what you already paid to be on excursion.
Ursula V
Group
Verified booking
Jan 2026
A breathtaking trip. It's worth it just for the ride alone. We also had fantastic weather. We received some very interesting information during the trip. We saw whales, but only their dorsal fins. There's no guarantee.
Sai S
Group
Verified booking
Jan 2026
The tour felt extremely well organised and professional. All the staff on board were amazing and super helpful. Weather was rough and many guests were sea sick. The staff on board handed out puke bags while running the bar, looking for whales and educating about whales. On top of that, they were kind to chat to us about whale watching and shared their knowledge. Tough day to go whale watching but the on board crew gave us positive memories.
Barbara W
Family
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Very friendly staff, the silent mode is great for whale watching, and you also learn about the animals.

Set sail from Tromso on an 8 to 9-hour whale-watching cruise aboard a purpose-built hybrid-electric boat, switching to silent electric operation around the whales.

Getting started

Meet at the pier beside Skarven Kro Restaurant at Kaigata 6 in Tromso at least 15 minutes before departure. Board your boat and settle into the heated panoramic lounges or head to one of three outdoor viewing decks as you leave the city.

What to expect

Searching for Arctic whales

Cruise toward the whales' current feeding grounds, taking in fjords, snow-covered mountains, and frozen seascapes along the way. Marine biologist guides share insights into whale behavior, migration, feeding patterns, and Arctic life while the crew searches for wildlife.

When whales are spotted, the boat switches to its silent electric motor to reduce noise and vibration. Look for orcas, humpback, fin, and sperm whales while observing them with minimal disturbance before cruising back to Tromso.

Features:

Silent whale watching: The vessel switches to electric propulsion around whales, reducing noise and disturbance while they feed and move naturally.

Purpose-built hybrid-electric boat: Watch from three outdoor decks or stay inside the heated lounges with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.

Marine biologist guides: Hear stories and insights about whale behavior, migration, feeding, and Arctic nature throughout the journey.

Flexible whale search: The route follows the whales' current feeding grounds rather than a fixed destination, giving the crew flexibility to search where activity is occurring.

Wrapping up

After your whale-watching session, you’ll cruise back to Tromso with memories of Arctic marine life few get to witness.

What to bring

Warm clothing: Wear warm outer layers, including wool, a hat, and gloves, especially if you plan to spend time on the outdoor decks.

Seasickness medication: The cruise can get wavy, so consider bringing seasickness medication if you're prone to motion sickness.

What’s not allowed

Outside food and drinks: Outside food and beverages are not permitted on board. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Accessibility

Mobility and sensory assistance: Contact in advance if you require assistance with reduced mobility or impaired vision or hearing.

Additional information

Arrival time: Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

Whale sightings: Whales are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Group size: The tour operates with 8 to 140 guests and requires a minimum of 8 participants.

Electric cruising: Around 10% of the overall tour uses the electric engine, including silent electric operation around the whales.

Weather: If weather conditions prevent whale watching, the tour may continue as an Arctic Fjord Cruise.

Pets: Dogs and cats are permitted on board when kept on a leash and managed considerately around other guests.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 20 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.