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Orca Watching Tours: The 6 Best Trips in the World

6 tours  ·  from $119 a head

Orcas travel in families and hunt on a schedule, so the good grounds are reliable rather than lucky. The 6 below cover the Norwegian herring fjords and the Pacific Northwest, with the season, the water temperature and what to wear.

From Tromsø: All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari - Starting early at Tromsø’s front pier
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From Tromsø: All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

1.From Tromsø: All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,221 reviews · from $186Our pick

Review of Polar Adventures’ Tromsø whale safari, with orcas, humpbacks, fjord views, meals, thermal suits, costs, and practical tips.

“Great experience. Juan, the main guide was amazing and did a very good job giving a lot of information about orcas and whales. It is very very important to take with you pills for seasick otherwise you will have a bad experience. However the views are astonishing”

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Orcas Island Whale Watching - What the first hour on the water feels like
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Orcas Island Whale Watching

2.Orcas Island Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Best value

Review of Orcas Island whale watching, with ferry tips, wildlife highlights, costs, boat details, and advice on who should book.

“Seeing Orcas! Even though there weren't that many and it was a cold day, our crew didn't give in until the whales were found. Great trip! Dress warm :)”

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Orca Cove Sea Kayaking - Getting ready aboard the 57-foot catamaran
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Orca Cove Sea Kayaking

3.Orca Cove Sea Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175Top rated

Paddle secluded coves near Ketchikan with a six-person group, wildlife watch, boat transfers, and a smoked salmon snack.

“In a 3 hour excursion, only ~1 hour was actually spent on the kayaks and we felt rushed the whole time. We were paddling 95% of the time and didn't have any real time to stop and enjoy the scenery. Our guide was nice but net loud and talked the entire time, often about his personal life and past. The goal for us was to get out into nature and enjoy the sounds and relax. That's not what this tour was. Everyone else in our group loved it, though so it just depends on what you're looking for. We came back 5 mins late apparently and were rushed onto the…”

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Bremer Canyon Killer Whale (Orca) Expedition - Finding killer whales in their feeding grounds
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Bremer Canyon Killer Whale (Orca) Expedition

4.Bremer Canyon Killer Whale (Orca) Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $286

Review of the Bremer Canyon orca expedition, with practical details on wildlife, boat comfort, food, rough seas, value, and booking advice.

“I’m from the US, working in Perth for 18 months. My wife is visiting and her one “bucket list” trip was to Bremer Bay and the Orca tour. Without a doubt, your team did an awesome job! The entire crew, and especially the Marine Biologist and iRead more”

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Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise - Resurrection Bay provides the first wildlife search
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Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise

5.Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165

Review the Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise from Seward, with wildlife odds, sea conditions, price value, tips, itinerary, and booking advice.

“Exceeded my expectations!!! We got to see a few pods of Orcas, a humpback whale, coastal sheep, sea otter.The staff was so personal and helpful..such a great experience”

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Seward: Resurrection Bay Orca Quest Cruise - The wildlife search: patience pays off
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Seward: Resurrection Bay Orca Quest Cruise

6.Seward: Resurrection Bay Orca Quest Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Review of Seward’s 4-hour Orca Quest Cruise, with peak-season whale watching, Resurrection Bay scenery, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.

“The crew was so incredible and we had the best time. I know they had no control over wildlife but we found an orca pod within 20 minutes of the 4-hour tour. We were SO lucky and just really loved the experience. Everyone was so kind, professional, and made the day amazing.”

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