Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

Join us for an amazing Whale Safari Tour. We’ll take you to the best spots where whales and orcas gather to hunt for herring.

You can enjoy the breathtaking sight of whales from the comfort of our cozy saloon or outside on the open deck for an even closer encounter. This is a unique opportunity to witness the beauty and power of these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.

Normally you will get to see orcas and humpback whales. Fin whales, minke whales and sperm whales also frequent the waters around Tromsø.

Our professional guides will guide you through the journey in the arctic landscape and share insights about the whales, in English.

The tour lasts 6-8 hours, depending on the whales’ location on any day. Normally it lasts for 6 hours, but if the whales are further away, we will spend more time to ensure we get to see whales. 8 hours max.

The boat, MS Gabriele, is a warm and comfortable catamaran with seats for every passenger. You can watch the whales from inside the boat through large windows or from outside on a large open deck. The onboard bar offers warm and cold drinks, snacks and light meals.

The whales move around, following the herring they feed on. Their location may vary from day to day. Our crew is experienced in locating them and we have a network of sailors reporting the whales’ location from day to day. We will do everything we can to see whales and we do find them almost every day. But there is no 100% guarantee that we will see whales.

Second chance guarantee.
In cases where we don’t get to see whales, we offer a free ticket for one of our next tour dates with available tickets, within the same season.

Weather and cancellation
The weather in the arctic is sometimes unpredictable. In cases of really bad weather and waves the tour might be cancelled. In such rare cases you will be offered a full refund or a change of ticket to an alternative day with available tickets.

Weather and change of tour
If the weather, winds and waves are too much for whale watching, our crew will choose an alternative route, in more sheltered waters, with less probability for whale watching. This will be a scenic Fjord Cruise with sightseeing and wildlife watching (possibly eagles, seabirds, seals, dolphins and whales). In such case you will get a refund to match the price of our Fjord Tour.

Whale Safari in Tromsø – February
December and January are peak whale-watching months in Tromsø. Based on experience, whales are often still present in February, which is why we extend our season.
Unlike many operators, we use a larger, faster, Tier 3–certified vessel approved for open-sea conditions. This allows us to travel farther and reach areas others cannot, even as whales begin migrating later in the season.
Due to high demand, February bookings remain open. If whale activity ends earlier than expected, guests will be offered either:
An alternative Fjord Tour with a stop at Sommarøy Island, or
A full refund.