8 Whale Watching Trips in Alta Worth Booking

1.Whale and Seabird Cruise

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

Set out from Havneveien 24 with an English or Norwegian guide for a whale and seabird safari on Alta Fjord. Warm suits, indoor viewing, outdoor decks, coffee, tea and biscuits are included. In autumn and winter, herring can draw orcas, humpbacks and fin whales close to the boat, while white-tailed eagles patrol the sky.

“It’s unbelievable experience. Have seen orcas and whales, definitely recommend the tour, it’s a good value for money. Captain is a nice person and it was really warm inside the ship, so if you get cold, you can warm up inside with tea or coffee and cookies.”

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2.Altafjord Whale Watching in a Heated Boat

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

Join guide Valerie and a local captain for a four-hour whale safari from Alta Harbor. You’ll ride Sea Runner, a compact boat with heated indoor seating, a toilet, WiFi, coffee, tea, and cookies while searching for orcas and humpback whales in the Altafjord. Sightings are likely but never guaranteed, and warm layers are essential.

“Amazing whale watching trip with enthusiastic & knowledgeable guide. We saw 1 family of Humpbacks whales very close to our boat and others in the distance. So many views of Orcas we lost count! Bonus was a White- tailed sea eagle flying above our heads. We would recommend this trip.”

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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 ride to the harbor where whales were last seen, sometimes up to an hour away. On a small-group boat with no more than 12 people, search for humpbacks and orcas among winter fjords. Thermal suits, gloves, goggles, shoes, hot drinks, snacks, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“An outstanding whale watching experience! The tour was extremely well organized, and the guides shared fascinating knowledge about the whales, their behavior, and their natural habitat. We especially appreciated how carefully the guides respected a safe distance at all times, always prioritizing the animals’ well-being. We felt very well looked after throughout the tour. A truly memorable and responsible experience that we highly recommend!”

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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 Altafjord. The winter trip may bring sperm whales, orcas, hourglass dolphins, porpoises, and seals, but sightings are never promised. Warm coveralls, boots, wool socks, mittens, and hot drinks help you handle the cold.

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5.Small group Whale watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 4h 30m · from $251

Join Alta Adventure AS for a 4.5-hour winter whale-watching trip from Alta. Guide Silvia and her team take you by minibus to the best available harbor, then out into Altafjord for about three hours among orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea eagles, and Arctic seabirds. Warm clothes, coffee, cookies, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Wonderful experience one we will never forget, guides and staff was helpful, friendly and caring throughout the trip. Could not have wished for a better day in alta and on the boat watching orca and humpback whales”

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6.Small Group Whale Watching by RIB

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

Set out from Alta with guides such as Manon, Raul, Anneken, or Tura for about two hours on the water. Your RIB searches Altafjord for orcas, humpback, and fin whales, with warm protective gear, hot drinks, and chocolate provided.

“Super organized, our guide was outstanding, everything perfect! We were lucky enough to see a lot of whales. Thank you so much!Auto-translated”

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7.Small group Whale watching

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

Join Alta Adventure for a 4.5-hour whale-watching trip from Alta. A black minibus takes you to the best harbor, where you spend about three hours searching for orcas, humpback whales, and other wildlife. Warm outdoor clothing, snacks, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“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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8.Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $252

Set out from Alta Harbor aboard the heated Sea Runner between October and February, when herring draw orcas and humpback whales into Alta Fjord. Guide Valerie shares local stories, recent sighting news, and whale facts while you watch from indoor and outdoor decks. The tour lasts about three to four hours and carries up to 35 people.

“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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