The 4 Alta Whale Watching Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Alta: Whale and Seabird Cruise

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

Join Sami Experience AS from Havneveien 24 for a whale and seabird cruise on Alta Fjord. A live English or Norwegian guide helps spot orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, sea eagles, and seabirds. Warm suits, hot drinks, biscuits, indoor windows, and outdoor decks make this a practical Arctic wildlife trip.

“The trip was worth every penny. The crew was friendly and attentive, and one crew member even sang in Sami on the way back. We saw many humpback whales and orcas. Simply wonderful. Highly recommended!”

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2.Alta: Altafjord Whale Watching in a Heated Boat

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

From Alta Harbor, join guide Valerie and the captain aboard Sea Runner for a four-hour whale safari through Altafjord. Watch for orcas, humpbacks, sea eagles, and other wildlife while staying warm in the cabin, then step outside when the sea calms for close views of the Arctic fjord.

“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.Alta: Small Group Whale Watching by RIB

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

From Alta, you travel by minibus for up to an hour if needed, then head into the winter fjords in a RIB boat limited to 12 people. Your English-speaking guide provides thermal gear, hot drinks, snacks, and a careful search for humpback whales, orcas, and other marine life.

“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: Alta Fjord Whale Watching Tour

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

Join a captain-led, four-hour cruise from Fiskerihavna into Alta Fjord. With only eight places, you get a close look at the search for orcas, sperm whales, hourglass dolphins, porpoises, and sometimes seals. Warm coveralls, boots, wool socks, mittens, tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided.

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