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This RIB boat tour from Tromsø is a full-day adventure, starting with a scenic bus ride to a world-famous whale watching spot. The highlight is a three-hour safari at sea, where you can get up close to a variety of whale species and other marine life.
Highlights:
- Embark on an exhilarating RIB boat tour from Tromsø, combining a scenic bus ride with a high-speed adventure on the Arctic Sea.
- Journey to Skjervøy, a prime location for whale watching, to search for a variety of whale species.
- Get up close to the local marine life while enjoying a thrilling ride through the wide fjords of Northern Norway.
- Stay warm and comfortable with provided gear and a hot drink after your three-hour safari at sea.
About this tour:
Set out on a truly exhilarating RIB boat tour from Tromsø and travel to the remote village of Skjervøy, a world-famous spot for whale watching. There, you’ll board a rigid inflatable boat and head out into the Arctic Sea to search for magnificent humpback whales, fin whales, and orcas in their pristine natural habitat.
Your RIB boat tour from Tromsø begins in the city center with a convenient early morning pickup. From there, you’ll embark on a scenic four-hour bus journey to the remote village of Skjervøy, nestled in the heart of Northern Norway’s Arctic. This town is strategically located closest to the whales’ feeding grounds, making it the ideal starting point for your high-speed safari. You will meet your experienced skipper, who will give a detailed safety briefing and provide all the necessary gear to keep you safe and warm before guiding you on the adventure.
Then, the fun begins as you set out on an exhilarating RIB boat tour through the wide fjords of Northern Norway. As you ride at a high speed across these cold, calm waters, you and your small group will be actively searching for local wildlife, particularly whales. Your skipper, an expert in the region’s marine life, will introduce you to the various species you might encounter, including fin whales, humpback whales, and orcas. And make sure to keep your eyes peeled for white-tailed sea eagles soaring in the skies above.
After spending around three hours at sea, you’ll return to the harbor to warm up with a hot drink. The return bus ride to Tromsø will then transport you back to the city center, leaving you with thrilling memories of this unique RIB boat tour from Tromsø.
- Bus transportation to Skjervøy and back
- RIB boat tour
- Thermal protective suit
- Skipper
- Life vest
- Boots
- Googles
- Mittens
- Baguette
- Hot drink
Essential Information:
- Arrive no later than 5:20 AM to the meeting point at Tromsø Havn Prostneset at the bus terminal. Look for a large red bus labeled “Bussring The Arctic Route” from Best Arctic. View in Google Maps.
- Please bring warm clothing, camera, food, and drinks for this tour.
- This activity is not suitable for pregnant women, people with height under 140 cm (4 ft 6 in), and people with back problems.
- Drones are not allowed on this tour.
- Any photography gear brought onto the boat is at your own risk. It is advised that you keep your items in a waterproof bag.
Activity provider: Arctic Adventure Tours AS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Tromsø RIB boat tour include?
The price of this experience includes bus transportation to Skjervøy and back, the 3-hour RIB boat tour itself, a thermal protective suit, a life vest, the services of a skipper, boots, mittens, goggles, a baguette, and a hot drink.
What is not included in the tour price?
The price of this activity doesn’t include anything else not listed under “included,” particularly — hotel pickup and drop-off.
Where and when does this RIB boat tour from Tromsø with whale watching start?
Who is this tour not suitable for?
This activity is not suitable for pregnant women, people with height under 140 cm (4 ft 6 in), and people with back problems.
What will I experience during this RIB boat tour from Tromsø?
This full-day tour from Tromsø starts early with a pick-up at the city’s bus terminal. It then follows a scenic 4-hour drive to the town of Skjervøy. There, all participants will meet an experienced skipper, go through a detailed safety briefing, and get ready for the exciting RIB adventure.
Next, it’s time to hit the sea! During this thrilling approximately 3-hour ride on a rigid inflatable boat, you’ll have a chance to enjoy the beautiful Arctic scenery of Norway while watching out for the main attractions — the majestic whales. In this region, you might see fin whales, humpback whales, and orcas, and even get close to them. This unforgettable experience is sure to be a highlight of your RIB boat tour from Tromsø.
After the boat ride ends, you’ll head back to the harbor for a hot drink and a baguette, then continue your journey back to the city.