Worldwide · ORCA WATCHING TOURS
Orcas travel in families and hunt on a schedule, so the good grounds are reliable rather than lucky. The 15 below cover the Norwegian herring fjords and the Pacific Northwest, with the season, the water temperature and what to wear.
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”
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 :)”
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…”
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”
Review of Tarifa’s 3-hour orca, whale, and dolphin cruise, with honest advice on sightings, timing, value, access, and what to bring.
“Nonostante avessimo preso un tour in inglese, la maggior parte delle informazioni sono state date in spagnolo. Purtroppo abbiamo visto solo tre specie di delfini”
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”
See wild orcas, sperm whales, dolphins and more on an eight-hour Bremer Bay expedition with marine biologist commentary, meals and drinks.
“We had a wonderful day but a microphone would be good so you can hear a little bit better.”
Review of Tromsø’s heated whale-watching trip to Skjervøy, with orcas, humpbacks, photography tips, transport details, price, and practical advice.
“It was an absolutely stunning trip! It could not have been better! 🐳”
Search Arctic waters from Skjervøy by fast RIB for orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, and sperm whales on this small-group winter tour.
“Die Whalewatching Tour allgemein war einfach toll. Ich habe mir meinen Traum erfüllt Orcas in freier Wildbahn zu sehen. Unglaubliches erlebnis. Danke dafür”
Review of La Ventana’s 5-hour ocean safari for mobula rays, dolphins, whales, and possible orcas, with practical tips on price, safety, and value.
“I loved this excursion! Our guide, Juan, knows his stuff. Above all, they prioritized the safety of the animals. Super respectful, experienced, & ridiculously good at spotting whales.”
Review the Bremer Bay Orca Experience, with practical tips on sightings, seasickness, meals, boat comfort, pricing, and planning.
“We actually saw orcas! Very difficult to hear the commentary from the outside top deck. This was the only disappointing aspect of the trip.”
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.”
Review of Orcas Island’s 210-minute whale tour, with speedboat views, naturalist guides, ferry tips, wildlife, price, and booking advice.
“Not only were the crew knowledgeable, but the trip was worth every penny!! Saw many different animals, not just orcas!!”
Review of Bremer Bay’s 8-hour Orca Experience, with expert commentary, meals, photography, pricing, sea conditions, and booking advice.
“Rigtig fin tur og vi fik set en masse Orcas. Kan rigtig godt lide at de ikke “jagter” dyrene. Men de kan respekterer dem og lader dem komme til båden. God betjening med snacks gennem hele turen. Der er dog ikke mange sidde pladser og fordi rigtig mange bliver søsyge, ligger de sig ned og optager meget plads, hvilket resulterede i, at nogle måtte sidde på gulvet på hele tilbageturen. Det var et minus.”
Review of Anacortes’ $199 orca tour, with Salish Sea views, Bigg’s killer whales, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“The crew were very knowledgeable and made the experience much more interesting.”
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