Tromsø: Skjervøy RIB Whale Watching Tour with Drinks & Snack
ID: GYG433919-781813
Category:
Country: Norway
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Search for whales on a 34ft open RIB speedboat tour. Look for humpback whales in their natural habitat on a tour from Skjervøy, and enjoy traditional hot chocolate and a snack during the ride.
Enjoy a whale-watching adventure on a RIB speedboat. Search for humpback whales and orcas frolicking in their natural habitat as you sip on hot drinks admiring the views.
Start by meeting in central Tromsø where you will join your fellow explorers on the bus route to the island of Skjervøy. Relax on the 4-hour journey on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with WiFi and toilets onboard.
Meet your guide in Skjervøy which is the town closest to the feeding grounds of the whales. Be escorted to the dressing room where you will put on your protective thermal gear.
Then, board the speedboat and begin the search. Look out for humpback whales and orcas in their natural habitat. Learn about them and other local marine life with an experienced guide, and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and tasty Norwegian sweet bread.
After approximately 3 hours onboard the rib boat, you will return to harbor and warm up with tea and coffee in the dressing room. From here, your guide will escort you back to the bus, give you a packed lunch of a baguette and bottled water to enjoy on the relaxing journey back to Tromsø.
Highlights
- Discover humpback whales and orcas off the coast of Skjervøy
- Ride at high speed across the waves on a RIB speedboat
- Enjoy a variety of hot drinks and snacks during the day
- Learn about the whales' behaviour as they frolick in the ocean
- Relax with a packed lunch on the return journey to Tromsø
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Any photography equipment is taken onboard the boat at your own risk
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
The meeting point is near the entrance to the Scandic Ishavshotel, called 'The Arctic Route Departure'. Look out for a large red bus with "Bussring The Arctic Route" written on the side.
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.
