Best Arctic: Hvalsafari på Andenes, fra Svolvær

Join a Whale Safari from Andenes!

Duration
Usually 3-4 hours

Tour Description

Half-day whale safari in beautiful Andenes with a whale guarantee!

Children and Pets

Children under 2 years free with two accompanying adults.

Dogs are welcome, but for allergy and hygiene reasons, pets must stay outside on the deck.

Tour Length and Conditions

The tours usually last 3-4 hours, but this can vary depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Please consider this when planning your trip.

Safari Experience

The safari begins with a presentation where one of our guides informs you about the tour, safety on board, and which animals we can expect to encounter.

Whale Area

After sailing out from Andenes harbor, we continue towards Bleik Canyon to find the highlight of the whale safari - the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). On the way to the open sea, we have the opportunity to encounter other whale species such as:

- Pilot whale (Globicephala melas)

- Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

- Orca (Orcinus orca)

- White-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus acutus)

- Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)

- Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Each safari is unique, and we can never be entirely sure which whale species await us at sea.

Return to Andenes
On the way back, we will serve a warm meal of vegan vegetable soup with bread. Enjoy the boat ride and the views, and feel free to chat with our friendly guides about the day's safari experiences.

Seabirds and Wildlife
During the tour, there is an opportunity to see various seabirds and seals resting on the rocks near the harbor. Birds we might see include:

- Sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)

- Puffin (Fratercula arctica)

- Cormorant and shag (Phalacrocorax carbo and Phalacrocorax sinensis)

- Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

- Common guillemot (Uria aalge)

- Razorbill (Alca torda)

Whale Guarantee
We see whales on about 98% of our tours, but occasionally we may not find them. For such rare days, we offer our whale guarantee: If we do not see any whales, guests can join a new safari at no extra cost. Guests must contact the reception after the safari.

Included in the Price

- Whale safari

- Multilingual naturalist guide

- Vegan vegetable soup with bread

- Coffee, tea, cocoa, and biscuits

What to Bring

- Warm clothes, hat, and gloves

- Waterproof clothes in case of rain

- Sunglasses and sunscreen

- Binoculars

- Camera

- Extra food, snacks, water, and soda

Terms and Conditions for Arctic Whale Tours

- Check-in begins one hour before departure

- All passengers must be at the reception at least one hour before departure

- Tours are weather-dependent and can be canceled due to strong winds, rough sea conditions, or poor visibility

- Minimum number of passengers: 20 (We reserve the right to cancel a departure if there are fewer than 20 people on the tour)

- Safari duration: on average 3-4 hours, but this can vary

- We reserve the right to cancel the tour at any time before departure due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances

- Prices include local taxes and fees