Zodiac and RIB Whale Watching in Norway: The 7 Trips That Deliver

1.Bleik: Whale Watching by Speedboat with Puffins and Muffins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 3h 30m · from $199Our pick

Review of Bleik’s 3.5-hour RIB whale safari, with orcas, puffins, midnight sun, practical tips, safety, and value at $199.

“Fabulous trip. All protection kit is provided, gloves, suit, boots and googles. Clear instructions are given. Christina and Norbert provided commentary on the birds and fish we were seeing. We didn’t see whales but did see a pod of dolphins. Puffin island was swarming with puffins and eagles. Throughly enjoyed my trip.”

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2.Whale Watching RIB Safari at Skjervøy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $251

Review of Skjervøy’s whale watching RIB safari, with orcas, humpbacks, Arctic views, transport details, cold-weather tips, and value advice.

“It was an utterly unforgettable experience. The tour guide was respectful to the Orka’s at all times however ensured we captured the most phenomenal pictures. I would highly recommend this tour company.”

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3.Skjervøy: Whale Watching with RIB Boat and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews

Chase orcas and humpback whales from a fast RIB outside Skjervøy, with warm gear, local guidance, and Arctic scenery from October to February.

“In short: highly recommended! I’ve been to Tromsø whale watching 10 years ago and back then I had to say it can’t get better than this. Now the herring has moved further north east and with it the whales and the tourists. This year I wanted to give this experiance to my young daughters and I’ve booked a tour with Viktor. Everything about this tour was highly professional and we felt being in good hands. We got all equipment needed including boots, hats, googles, suits, etc. The weather was nice, we even got sunlight and the snow covered mountains in the distance couldn’t have been more beautiful. There was a…”

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4.Whale Watching RIB Boat Tour in Skjervoy from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $365

Review of the Skjervoy whale watching RIB tour from Tromso, with orcas, humpbacks, cold-weather tips, transport details, and honest value advice.

“This was a amazing tour from the beginning to the end! The captain of the boat was amazing . She made sure we saw the Orcas and Humpback whales.”

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5.Skjervøy: Whale and Orca Watching Tour by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 87 reviews · 3 hours · from $240

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”

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6.From Alta: Small Group Whale Watching by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 3h 30m · from $278

Chase humpback whales and orcas from Alta on a small-group RIB tour through Arctic fjords, with thermal gear, snacks, and expert guides.

“Es war eine wunderschöne Tour. Unser Guide hat uns dicht an die Wale gebracht. Wenn man Wale beobachten möchte, dann so :-)”

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7.Small Group Whale Watching by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $301Top rated

Review of Alta’s small-group RIB whale safari, with orcas, humpbacks, fjord views, warm gear, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

“Amazing experience, totally recommended. I was lucky that we had a wonderful day and we saw so many orcas, humpback, and fin whales. We were surrounded. The captain was very knowledgeable and funny in his own way. :) I went twice.”

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