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The 11 Best Fjord Whale Watching Trips Worldwide

11 tours  ·  from $114 a head

The 11 best fjord whale watching trips you can book today, with what each one costs per adult, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Ísafjörður: Westfjords Whale Watching Boat Tour - Three hours among the humpbacks
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Ísafjörður: Westfjords Whale Watching Boat Tour

1.Westfjords Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 3 hours · from $115Our pick

Review of Ísafjörður’s 3-hour whale watching tour, with humpbacks, fjord views, marine facts, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Our guide Tom was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly and we saw many whales. Even though the weather was cold and rainy, I had the best time. Also it was really good value for money”

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Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise - Kenai Fjords National Park and the open water
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Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise

2.Kenai Fjords Orca Quest Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Review of Seward’s 4-hour Kenai Fjords Orca Quest, with wildlife tips, seasickness advice, value notes, itinerary details, and booking guidance.

“This was amazing and we got to see 2 pods of Orcas with their babies, seals, Otters, Bald Eagles it was really amazing but bring a coat.”

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Westfjords Whale Watching - Why the captain’s approach matters
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Westfjords Whale Watching

3.Westfjords Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113Best value

Watch humpback whales near Ísafjörður on a three-hour fjord cruise with expert guides, open views, blankets, and a respectful approach.

“Brilliant trip, saw loads of Whales, and Tom and Captain were very knowledgeable and friendly. Just be aware you’re out at sea and the waves can be very high. Hold on tight, dress warmly and be prepared to get a bit wet!”

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Alta: Altafjord Whale Watching in a Heated Boat - Four hours across the Altafjord
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Alta: Altafjord Whale Watching in a Heated Boat

4.Altafjord Whale Watching in a Heated Boat

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

Review of Altafjord whale watching in a heated boat, with orcas, humpbacks, Arctic scenery, practical tips, price details, and honest drawbacks.

“Fabulous day! Within 20 minutes of leaving the port we were watching humpbacks and Orca up close - amazing! Valerie is clearly very passionate about the local area and its wildlife whilst giving her clients a once in a lifetime experience. Would definitely recommend”

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RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri - What the two-hour RIB ride feels like
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RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri

Alta: 3.5 Hour Fjord & Whale Watching Cruise - Photography, windows, and the best place to look
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Alta: 3.5 Hour Fjord & Whale Watching Cruise

7.3.5 Hour Fjord & Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $231

Cruise Alta’s Arctic fjords for humpbacks and orcas, with warm drinks, mountain views, expert guidance, and a careful approach to wildlife.

“it was fantastic great thst we saw the whales the boat crew were very knowledgeable about where the whales were”

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Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated Boat - Meeting at Alta Harbor before the 10 a.m. departure
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Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated Boat

8.Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $252

Review of Alta Fjord whale watching from a heated boat, with orcas, humpbacks, practical tips, pricing, timing, and family advice.

“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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3.5-Hour Arctic Magic with Fjord and Whale Watching Adventure - Setting out across Altafjord
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3.5-Hour Arctic Magic with Fjord and Whale Watching Adventure

Alta Fjord: Whale Safari Experience - Searching Altafjord for whales
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Alta Fjord: Whale Safari Experience

10.Alta Fjord: Whale Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $264

Review of Alta’s 4-hour whale safari, with small groups, warm gear, orca sightings, weather risks, price, and booking advice.

“Our whale safari did not take place by boat due to weather reasons ...shore excursion to beautiful places for whale watching💗Auto-translated”

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8hr Kenai Fjords Whale Watching Tour w/ 1hr Fishing 16 Passengers - Meeting At 1210 4th Ave At 7:00 a.m.
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8hr Kenai Fjords Whale Watching Tour w/ 1hr Fishing 16 Passengers

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