5 Standout Alta Whale Watching Tours

1.Whale and Seabird Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $220Our pick

Join an English- or Norwegian-speaking crew at Havneveien 24 for a three-hour Alta Fjord safari. Warm suits, indoor viewing, outdoor decks, coffee, tea, and biscuits are included. The autumn herring run attracts orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales, while sea eagles and seabirds add a second wildlife show. A Sami joik may finish the ride.

“We saw orcas & humpback whales! Lucky day! The boat was nice, with large windows for indoor observation (well heated & hot drinks were provided), and there are viewing decks as well. The orcas came right up to our boat 😄”

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2.Altafjord Whale Watching in a Heated Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $262Top rated

Join Valerie and the local crew for a four-hour whale safari from Alta Harbor. Sea Runner has heated indoor seating, a toilet, WiFi, and outdoor viewing space. From November to January, orcas and humpback whales follow herring into Altafjord. Sightings are not guaranteed, but the fjord scenery and calm onboard setup make this a comfortable Arctic outing.

“Fabulous day, saw Orcas and Humpbacks. Valerie is a little dynamo, full of energy and a true asset to the company. Highly recommended”

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3.Small Group Whale Watching by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 3h 30m · from $278

Meet Æventyr at the Canyon Hotell in Alta, then travel to the harbor where whales were most recently seen. On this 210-minute English-language trip, you will search for humpback whales and orcas from a RIB boat, with thermal suits, gloves, goggles, shoes, hot drinks, and snacks supplied. Whale sightings are not guaranteed.

“Nous avons vus pleins d’espèce : orques, rorqual commun, baleines à bosses. C’était génial ! À cause de la météo nous avons du décaler notre sortie au lendemain du jour prévu nous avons été prévenus et avons échangés facilement par la messagerie. Seul bémol : à cause de la météo ils ont du changer de bateau : un petit bateau avec cabine mais accès extérieur et cela pour le prix du petit bateau à moteur initialement prévu… dommage”

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4.Alta Fjord Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $262

Set out from Fiskerihavna with a captain and up to seven other participants for a four-hour search across Alta Fjord. You may see sperm whales, orcas, hourglass dolphins, porpoises, and seals. Warm coveralls, boots, wool socks, mittens, headwear, coffee, tea, and biscuits are provided. Whale sightings are never guaranteed.

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5.3.5 Hour Fjord & Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $231

Meet at Æventyr’s booking point inside Canyon Hotell, then ride to the harbor for a 210-minute MS Åhav cruise. Guide Manon and the boat crew help you scan for humpbacks and orcas, while large windows, open decks, warm drinks, and snacks keep you comfortable. Whale sightings are not guaranteed.

“The whale watching was fantastic but the icy conditions in windy and snowy seas and quite low side barriers on boat was somewhat dangerous.On reflection we probably would have hesitated to carry on but we did and enjoyed the experience despite our and other passengers nervous movements on the small icy deck.”

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