7 Whale Watching Tours in Alta Worth Booking

1.Whale and Seabird Cruise

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

Join an English or Norwegian speaking crew from Havneveien 24 for a three-hour Alta Fjord whale and seabird cruise. Warm suits, coffee, tea, and biscuits are included. Look for orcas, humpback and fin whales, white-tailed eagles, and seabirds, with Sami joik sometimes performed on the return journey.

“Very nice tour! We saw orcas and humpback whales, the guides were good at finding them despite the fog. And on our way back our guide sang some joik for us!”

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2.Altafjord Whale Watching in a Heated Boat

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

Meet Valerie and the crew at Alta Harbor for a four-hour whale safari aboard Sea Runner. You’ll search for orcas and humpback whales in the Altafjord, warm up with coffee and cookies, and hear local stories while enjoying snow-covered mountains from a heated cabin. Sightings are not guaranteed, and cold, choppy water is possible.

“Whale watching was amazing. We saw many orcas and humpback whales. Valerie was great, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Definitely dress warm because once you see the whales, it is hard to go back inside.”

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3.Small Group Whale Watching by RIB

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

Meet at Æventyr Adventure Store in Alta, then travel to the harbor where whales were most recently seen. A guide leads a maximum-12-person RIB trip through Arctic fjords, using warm thermal suits and careful engine-off viewing. Expect about 210 minutes, English guidance, coffee, tea, and snacks.

“Es war eine wunderschöne Tour. Unser Guide hat uns dicht an die Wale gebracht. Wenn man Wale beobachten möchte, dann so :-)”

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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 a small group of up to eight people for 3.5 hours on Alta Fjord. The winter trip may bring sperm whales, orcas, porpoises, hourglass dolphins, or seals. Warm coveralls, boots, wool socks, mittens, and headwear are available to borrow.

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5.Small Group Whale Watching by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $301

Join Æventyr in Alta for a 3.5-hour whale safari, including about 2 hours on Altafjord in a small RIB. Guides such as Manon, Raul, Anneken, and Tura adjust the route to recent whale sightings. Expect warm protective gear, a hot drink, chocolate, and a lively ride, with a 120 cm minimum height.

“It was such a fun boat ride. Even though we didn't see many whales, the experice of seeing the fjord from the water was amazing.”

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6.Small group Whale watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $285

Set out from Alta with a small group of up to 15 people, warm outdoor clothing, snacks, and an English-speaking guide. After a briefing on whale migration and local history, you’ll spend about three hours by boat searching the Altafjord for orcas, humpback whales, and other wildlife. Guides such as Anders and Steve have led past outings.

“Wow! What an absolute amazing experience. I can't even put into words how amazing this day was. We saw so many orcas feeding, whole pods, baby orcas, and hump back whales. It was a full day of incredible photos and videos. I will remember this days for years to come.”

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7.Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $252

Set out from Alta Harbor aboard the heated Sea Runner during the October to February whale season. Guide Valerie and the captain help you search for orcas and humpback whales following herring into Alta Fjord. Expect 3 to 4 hours on the water, indoor shelter, outdoor viewing decks, binoculars, hot drinks, and a maximum group of 35.

“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.”

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