Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated Boat | 3 hours to 4 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • WiFi on board
  • Binoculars
  • Safety Vests for Adults and Children
  • Restroom on board
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities
  • Outer wear

Overview

As the seasons shift between October and February, the Alta Fjord comes alive with migrating herring, signaling the presence of magnificent Orcas and Humpback whales. Join us on our whale watching tour to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Guided by our captain's expertise, each journey offers unforgettable wildlife encounters. While sightings aren't guaranteed as the whales roam wild, we often spot them within the first 15 minutes, though it can sometimes take up to an hour. Step onto our comfortable vessel, the Sea Runner, featuring a heated indoor area and outdoor observation decks. Equipped with modern amenities like a toilet, presentation screens, and WiFi access, our ship ensures an enjoyable experience. Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and point out notable landmarks, enriching your journey. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers or the whole family, this tour provides a unique and memorable experience on the Alta Fjord.

Meeting points

Please wait by the main building of Alta Harbor, our guide will meet you there!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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    The Altafjord in northern Norway offers serene, clear waters surrounded by gently sloping mountains and quiet coastal scenery. This peaceful fjord provides a perfect backdrop for enjoying nature and spotting local wildlife. Itinerary: 09:45 Meet Up at Alta Harbor with our Guide 10:00 Departure Alta Harbor, min 15.min drive - max. 1h drive to find the whales 13:00-14:00 Return to Alta Harbor

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests must dress according to the weather and layer up
  • Guests can bring backpacks for belongings
  • Suitable for the whole family, including children
  • Not recommended for travelers with sea sickeness or motion sickness
  • Guests must be able to walk a couple steps

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Whales watching

Published on Feb, 2025

Valerie kept us informed about recent sightings of whales beforehand.We found her very friendly,professional and knowledgeable about the whales and the area.She provided us with hot drinks and snacks too.All in all we would highly recommend this tour.

Top 10 best day of my life

Published on Jan, 2025

Valerie does an amazing tour with her small boat. She and her crew made me feel at home right away and we could chat and have a tee, coffee and cookies on the short 25min journey out into the Alta fjord. We were lucky enough to see Finwhales, Orca and Humbacks which all got very close to the boat even though Valerie always tries to keep distance to the animals as to not disturb them. He captain is a former fisherman and seemed to have a sixth sense on where the whales would appear. We saw them almost all the time during our 4 hour trip. I loved how excited Valerie herself got every time we saw an animal. You could feel the passion with which she runs this company. As a small local business I would always choose her tours over those of bigger companies because I know my money supports her directly.

Great guide and experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Valerie was an amazing guide! She was very informative and was able to communicate effectively with the different groups on the trip (German, English, Norwegian). The ship captain and team were also very knowledgeable. They had scouted the fjord in the morning before the trip, so they were able to find whales quite quickly. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side, so while we saw humpback whales fleetingly, we had to head back to land due to the storm. No regrets! Thank you Valerie!

Whale Watching - what a fantastic experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

This day was unbelievable, with such great weather and so many sightings. There is no guarantee to see whales when out on these trips, but with an experienced crew the chances are better – and this day was amazing! Guide Valerie and the Sea Runner team provided stories and information during the day and managed to find areas where we were extremely lucky to be able to see many orcas and some humpback whales. I chose finnmark moods because I preferred to be on a smaller boat with access to a heated indoor area and a bathroom, and this was perfect! Remember warm clothes, including hat and gloves – it can be cold out on deck. Highly recommended!

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