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Whale Watching RIB Experience (With Transfer Tromso-Skjervoy)

4.5 · 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tromsø Operated by Arctic Explorers Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Shared, up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
05:15 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Look for orcas and humpbacks from an open RIB carrying up to twelve guests.

Transfers between Tromso and Skjervoy, lunch and port pickup and drop-off are included; hotel transfers are excluded. 4.55 from 132 reviews at €282 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #3 of 4 in Whale Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €282 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.5
132 ratings
Tripadvisor 113 · Viator 19

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 118 of 132

Star breakdown of all 132 ratings

5 stars
103 · 78%
4 stars
15 · 11%
3 stars
4 · 3%
2 stars
3 · 2%
1 star
7 · 5%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Bus Terminal, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø (Under the large grey harbour terminal building next to Clarion Edge)
Departure
05:15 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Arctic Explorers; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Whale Watching

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 4€28212h4.55 (132)shared, max 12
24hr Northern Lights & Whale Watching Cruise€1264 per group22h4.92 (118)shared
Tromso Skjervoy Whale Watching on RIB Boat€31112h4.7 (47)private
Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat from Tromsø€1837h4.53 (1040)shared

Ranked #3 of 4 in Whale Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €183 to €311, median €282; typical length 12h. 1 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Whale Watching

From €282 per adult