From Svolvær: Whale Watching in Andenes by the Arctic Route
- Join a full-day tour from central Svolvær to Andenes and experience whale watching in summer
- See majestic orcas and sperm whales onboard a supercharged RIB-boat at the tip of Andenes
- Pick-up/drop-off, knowledgeable guides, transfers, and RIB boat whale watching included
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Overview
Are you in Svolvær and want to go see the whales? No problem: join us for an Arctic Whale Watching Safari to Andenes with premium coach transfer from Svolvær, and experience majestic orcas and sperm whales.
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off from Fiskegata in Svolvær
Knowledgable English-speaking marine guide
Scenic coach ride from Svolvær to Andenes
35-minute Ferry from Lofoten to Vesterålen
Whale-watching safari by RIB boat
Warm safety suit during the boat ride
Free Wifi on board of the bus
USB charging points in the bus
Food and drinks (please bring)
What to expect?
This trip includes scenic road bus transport along one of Norway's National Scenic Route between Svolvær and the island of Andøya, and a ferry crossing between Lofoten and Vesterålen (35 minutes) - a truly complete summer experience.
ummer is one of the best time during the year to visit Lofoten and the Arctic due to the midnight sun phenomenon: the sun never sets between May and July!
From Lofoten Island to Andøya in Vesterålen
Whale watching is one of the best activities to do once in Lofoten, during the summer time in Norway. Actually, summer is one of the best times during the year to see whales such as orcas, sperm whales, and others, spotted along the Vesterålen coast. If you are lucky it is also possible to spot other kinds of whales such as pilot whales, minky whales, dolphins and even humpbacks.
Once you arrive in Andenes, it is time to dress up and pop into a Rigid Inflatable Boat! This RIB trip last between 2 to 3 hours, and you will then go back to Andenes, to get on the bus back to Svolvær.
Important:
This activity is weather-dependent. If the tour is canceled, you will be informed as soon as possible and we will try to reschedule you for another day.
You hop on the Arctic Route bus (hop-on/hop-off bus) that makes several stops along the way.
Bring food and drinks for your trip, as the tour towards Andenes, the closest place to see whales from Lofoten, is 5-hours away one-way.
Bring warm clothes for after the tour, as you are in the open sea during the whale watching activity.
No food is included so please bring food and drinks for the full-day trip.
The minimum age is 8 and only children with a minimum length of 120 cm are allowed on this tour.
Schedule:
07:30: Departure from Fiskegats in central Svolvær centre
08:30-09:00: Ferry to Vesterålen
11:10- 11:30: Photo stop at Marmelkroken (possibility to buy coffee, waffle, etc)
12:35: Arrival at Andenes
13:00-16:15: Whale-Watching Safari
16:45: Departure from Andenes to Svolvær
17:00: Unique photo stop at Norway's longest white-sandy beach of Bleik
20:15-20:40: Ferry back to Lofoten Islands (25 min)
21:30: Arrival back to Svolvær
Drop-off at Whale watching + pick-up location after the whale Watching at 16:45 (be there 16:30)
Included in your adventure:
Scenic bus transportation from Svolvær to the tip of Andenes with Arctic Route (see timeschedule)
35-minute ferry between Lofoten and Vesterålen
Whale-watching Safari by RIB (small boat up to 12 people)
Warm safety suit
Knowledgable English-speaking marine guide
Free Wifi on board of the bus
Charging points in the bus (USB)
The Arctic Route bus will make several drop-off/pick-up stops between Svolvær and Andenes - driving time between Svolvær and Andenes is 5 hours.
Good to know
Meeting point: 07:30 am at bus stop in Fiskegata, central Svolvær. Board the Arctic Route coach service.