Whale watching

Are you ready for an experience you won’t forget? Join us on a spectacular fjord cruise, where we search for one of the world’s largest mammals in the fantastic Norwegian fjords. From early November to the end of January, many whales visit the fjords outside Nordreisa, Skjervøy and Lyngen to feed on the many herring. The good conditions here allow you to experience whales up close!

WHALE TRIP DESCRIPTION

We depart from Oksfjordhamn Harbour in Nordreisa municipal, because it is placed closer to where the whales usually gathers. This way, we can spend a longer time observing the magnificent mammals. We use a medium-sized boat with good outside and indoor space for 8 people, which is our total amount of people on the whale watching tour. By using a medium sized boat, we can get close and personal with the “gentle giants” while respecting these magnificent animals and not disturbing their feeding. Inside our boat you can sit and relax comfortably in room temperature, enjoying snacks and hot beverages while we search for the whales. When we find the whales, you can go outside for a close-up look at the them. Or you can simply stay inside in the warmth and enjoy the spectacular sight of whales through the windows. 

Don’t forget to bring your cameras!

What to bring: Warm clothing, warm mid-layers, hat/beanie, mittens, good shoes, scarf

What is included: Transfer and safety equipment, local guide, snacks, hot beverages

Meeting point and time: 09:45 in Oksfjordhamn boat harbour – for map click here

Duration: 3 hours, not including transfer. Return 13.00 Oksfjordhamn

Difficulty: Easy, family-friendly. Age 0-100

Group size: 3-8 person

The boat has toilet facilities onboard if that is needed. Transport from the lodge to the harbour and back is possible for an extra fee.

NOTE: If weather, capacity or other circumstances dictates it, we can use a high-speed RIB for this tour. If so you will get notified days in advance and can cancel the tour free of charge.

Notes and Restriction

This tour requires a minimum of 3 participants. If not achieved, the tour will be canceled with a full refund.

In case of hazardous weather, the tour will be canceled with a full refund.

Departure 10 am, meet latest at 09:40 am. No refund if not followed.

MAP: for the exact position of the Oksfjordhamn boat harbour on Google Maps click HERE

Note! Use Google map’s satellite/aerial photos feature. Road maps is outdated in Google Maps, Oksfjordhamn boat harbour not shown.

ROAD DIRECTIONS

Drive from the center of the town Storslett northwards on E6 road towards Alta. After about 20 minutes and 25 km, you cross the bridge in Oksfjordhamn. Exit the main road E6 to the left, to the road FV359. Drive past Oksfjord school, that is located on left side of the road. Take the next exit on the left side after Oksfjord school and follow the road down to the sea that leads to the boat harbour. Park your car and meet up by the brown building next to the boat harbour.

TIP: Copy/paste coordinates – 69.906284, 21.322216 – and insert it into the Google maps app to find the exact meeting point.