Whale Watching by Boat and Bus

General information

This tour is operated by Brim Explorer.

Travel from Tromsø to Skjervøy by bus and boat in search of whales. Along the way, you can experience the fjord landscape and the Lyngen Alps from both land and sea. The coach offers comfortable seating, while the hybrid-electric vessel has heated panoramic saloons with large windows.

At the beginning of the tour, guests are divided into two groups. One group travels to Skjervøy by boat and returns to Tromsø by bus. The other group travels to Skjervøy by bus and returns to Tromsø by boat.

Start the day by boat:

Depart Tromsø by boat and travel through Arctic waters to Skjervøy. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours. On arrival, around 1.5 hours are spent searching for and observing whales. The vessel then docks in Skjervøy, where you continue by bus through the fjord landscape and past the Lyngen Alps on the return journey to Tromsø.

Start the day by bus:

Depart Tromsø by bus and travel through the fjord landscape and past the Lyngen Alps to Skjervøy. On arrival, board the hybrid-electric vessel and sail towards the areas where whales usually feed. Around 1.5 hours are spent searching for and observing whales before the vessel continues back to Tromsø.

Guiding throughout the journey:

The guides will share their knowledge of the Arctic region during both the bus and boat journeys. On board the vessel, the crew will look for humpback whales, fin whales, sperm whales and orcas. It may take time to locate the whales, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

During the bus journey, the guides will talk about the Tromsø region and everyday life during the Arctic winter. You may also see wildlife such as deer or moose along the way, although sightings are uncommon and cannot be guaranteed.

Whale watching with reduced engine noise:

When whales are spotted, the vessel switches to its quieter electric propulsion system to reduce noise and disturbance. Approximately 10% of the tour is normally completed using electric propulsion.

The vessel has heated indoor saloons with panoramic windows. Food and drinks can be purchased from the café on board. Please bring warm clothing if you wish to spend time outside, as conditions at sea can be very cold.

Minimum age to participate: None

Important information:

• Whale and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed
• The whale-watching season varies from year to year but normally runs from November until the end of January
• The duration depends on the location of the whales and may vary between eight and nine hours
• Brim Explorer reserves the right to operate the tour entirely by boat if there are not enough participants to fill both the bus and the vessel. In this case, up to two hours may be spent searching for and observing whales
• Conditions at sea may be rough. We recommend bringing seasickness tablets if you are prone to seasickness
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted on board

Facilities:

• Toilets
• Heated indoor saloons
• Free Wi-Fi on board
• Food and drinks available for purchase from the onboard café

Included:

• Bus and boat transport between Tromsø and Skjervøy under normal operation
• Whale-watching cruise
• English-speaking guides
• Water and a light snack during the bus journey

Please bring: Warm clothing suitable for Arctic weather conditions, including wool or an equivalent insulating layer

Number of participants: Min. 8 – max. 120

Level of difficulty: Easy

Departure time and place: 7:30 AM (07:30) from the Brim Explorer shop on the second floor of Tromsø Prostneset, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure

Duration: Approximately 8–9 hours

Prices from

1990 NOK per person

• - Adult 18+ NOK 1990
• - Youth - Student NOK 1493
• - Child NOK 995
• - Infant NOK 0
• - Tour leader NOK 1990