Tromsø: Whale Watching by RIB Boat to Magic Skjervøy
- Meet the Orcas and Humpback whales that thrive in the waters around scenic Skjervøy island
- Join a fast-pace RIB-boat safari taking you through pristine Arctic fjords and maritime landscapes
- English-speaking skipper/guide and snacks onboard included
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Overview
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey with our Whale Watching in Magic Skjervoy RIB Boat experience! Feel the rush of excitement as you speed through the pristine Arctic waters, encountering majestic whales in their natural habitat.
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off from central Tromsø
English-speaking skipper/guide
Round trip Tromso-Skjervøy
RIB-boat whale-watching excursion
Warm flotation suits, boots & mittens
Coffee, tea, sandwiches and snacks
What to expect?
Every year Orcas and Humpback whales arrive in Skjervøy (4 hrs drive from Tromsø) end October, and stay until early February!
We pick you up 05:20(AM) at the Prostnestet Bus Terminal in Tromsø (ground floor BEHIND Magic Ice bar), we drive you to Skjervøy, give you warm flotation suits, and take you on a once in a life time whale watching experience by Rib-boat!
Then we give you sandwiches, tea and coffee, and start the panoramic drive (back in Tromsø 17:30).
Please note
Not wheelchair accessible
This difficulty level medium excursion is not suitable for pregnant women or guests with back or walking problems.
Infant seats unavailable
All passengers should be able to understand and follow the safety instructions in case of emergency.
All guests must be taller than 140 cm due to safety, guests below this height will be rejected with no refund.
At pick-up: Please go directly inside the big red bus from Tromsø Safari and double check with driver.
You should not join our regular excursions (excursions where you share the cars or boats with other guests) if you have ANY pre-existing medical condition, disability, or disorder, but you are welcome to send us an email and ask about your specific situation in case it is OK for a specific excursion at a specific date and time.
PRIVATE excursions on the other hand, have a more flexible environment and the chances we can take you on a PRIVATE excursion despite pre existing medical conditions, disabilities, or disorders, are much higher. Please send us an email before booking, informing us about your specific situation and we will do our best to accommodate. Welcome!
Itinerary
We pick you up 05:20(AM) at the Prostneset Bus Terminal in Tromsø (ground floor BEHIND Magic Ice Bar), please go directly inside the big red bus from Tromsø Safari and double check with the driver. The address is Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø.
Then we drive you to Skjervøy, give you warm flotation suits and take you on a once in a life time whale watching experience on our Rib-boats! Then we give you sandwiches, tea and coffee, and finally we take you on a panoramic drive back to Tromsø (back in Tromso 17:30 hrs).
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Good to know
Meeting point: Prostneset Bus terminal, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø
What to bring
Lots of warm and waterproof clothes to have under our flotations suits.