A 12-hour day: bus from Tromsø at 05:30, then 3–3.5 hours in a covered, heated boat from Skjervøy, so you need no flotation suit. ★4.7 from 265 reviews, €340 on both dates we checked. Reviewers praise guides who keep a respectful distance from the orcas.
Best for orca fans who feel the cold.
GetYourGuide sells one option on this listing; prices are for one adult on two sample dates and change with the date — the calendar shows yours.
Adult × 1, sampled 13 Nov 2026. Free cancellation up to 24 hours; reserve now, pay later.
Heated boat from Skjervøy — pick a date to see the price.
How the day runs, from the meeting point to the way back, as the operator describes it and guests report it.
Exactly what the listing includes, what it leaves out and what you should bring yourself.
Left: when this tour is the right pick. Right: three tours to choose instead, each for a different reason.
If you want: Already in SkjervøyHeated boat, Skjervøy startThe same boat, no bus, 3.5 hfrom €248
If you want: At water levelSkjervøy RIB, 12 guestsOpen RIB, at least 3 h on the waterfrom €303
If you want: A shorter dayHybrid-electric boatBig boat from Tromsø harbour, 7–9 hfrom €161The scores guests give the guide, the transport and the value, and three recent reviews shortened but not reworded.
“The tour was amazing and we saw a dozen of orcas and a few humpback whales. The tour guide was great by keeping some safe distance to not stress the orcas. The orcas were approaching us and it was such a wonderful experience to meet some orca families.”
Abdulla · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
“van, our tour guide, and Jonas, our captain, did an outstanding job! Within a very short time, we were lucky enough to see numerous orcas. What impressed us most was their respectful approach to the wildlife.”
Pascal · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026
“This tour was amazing and I cant recommend it enough! I love orcas and I really felt like our boat wasnt chasing them at all - they had enough space to enjoy and just be themselves.”
Malvika · GetYourGuide · Jan 2026
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Departure in Tromsø: Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before.
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Compare every tourNo — the boat is covered and heated, so your own warm clothes are enough.
About 12 hours, with 3–3.5 hours on the water.
Samuel Arnesens gate 5 in Tromsø, at 05:30; be there 20 minutes early.
Hot drinks and snacks on the boat; bring food for the bus.
Yes, the same operator runs a 3.5-hour trip from Skjervøy without the bus.
The listing names orcas, humpbacks, minke and fin whales; none are guaranteed.
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Dates and prices on GetYourGuide — Heated boat from Skjervøy.