From Tromso: Whale Watching in Magic Skjervoy
ID: GYG275872-478237
Category:
Country: Norway
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the beauty of the Kvaenangen Fjord by Skjervoy and see orcas and/or humpback whales chasing large amounts of herring fish.
Watch magnificent humpback whales and orcas feed on shoals of herring when they migrate to Skjervoy between November and January. Enjoy a scenic panoramic drive from Tromso to Skjervoy, then hop into a rigid-inflatable boat (RIB) for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Meet at the Scandic Ishavshotel in Tromso bright and early. From here, drive for 3.5 hours to Skjervoy to meet your guide. Once in Skjervoy, receive a warm flotation suit before getting into the RIB.
Then, set off on a 2.5-hour whale watching excursion in the Kvaenangen Fjord. Marvel at the natural scenery and keep your eyes peeled for orcas and humpback whales, as well as other local wildlife. After your excursion, refresh with some sandwiches, tea, and coffee before driving back to Tromso.
Highlights
- Go whale watching in a rigid-inflatable boat with no more than 12 people aboard
- Marvel at orcas and humpback whales as they chase herring
- Take in panoramic views of the Kvaenangen Fjord by Skjervoy
- Experience nature and wildlife in their own habitat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The total duration of the tour is 12 hours
• You spend 2.5 hours on the rigid-inflatable boat
• There are 4-12 participants per boat
• This tour has a medium level of difficulty
• The minimum height to take part in this tour is 140 centimeters (55 inches)
The departure time is 05:30 am for whale watching tomorrow. Please meet up latest 05:20 am.
Please go directly on board the red bus from Bussring/Arctic Route which will be standing right in front of the main entrance of Scandic Ishavshotel in Tromsø.
Adresse: Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromsø.
Please take as many warm and waterproof clothes as you can (to have under our flotation suits) during the Rib-boat whale watching excursion.
Please also bring an extra set of clothes to change after the excursion in case your clothes get wet.
Welcome!
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
