Travel on the whale route towards your whale watching tour!
BOOK NOWFrom October to 31 January, the Whale Route takes you from Tromsø to your whale watching tour in Skjervøy and back. Have you booked a whale-watching tour in Skjervøy and are looking for transportation from Tromsø? Travel the Whale Route on board our comfortable bus!
Embark on a thrilling Arctic adventure which takes approximately 4 hours to travel between Tromsø and Skjervøy. Departing from Tromsø at 5.30 am, the bus ensures you arrive in Skjervøy around 9.45 am, perfectly timed to kickstart your whale-watching safari, leaving from Skjervøy harbour. The bus leaves Skjervøy after your tour at 1.25 pm and you will be back in downtown Tromsø at 5.40 pm.
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of Skjervøy, a charming destination in Northern Norway, and discover the magic of whale watching amidst the stunning Skjervøy archipelago in the Lyngenfjord region. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring sight as majestic whales follow the herring into the protected fjord area.
On your whale-watching tour, you will have the chance to see orcas, humpback whales, and sometimes harbor porpoises. Orcas (also known as killer whales) and humpback whales have been migrating to this area every winter for a few years in search of herring.
The best time to observe these majestic marine mammals is from early November to late January.
Tickets
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Season
17 October - 31 January
Fitness level
Suitable for all
End-to-end travel time
4.5 hours
Bus Stops
7
Prices
100 - 890 NOK
From 100 - 890 NOK per person
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Daily operated bus route between 1 November - 31 January
Fixed prices, according to the distance you travel
Hop-on & hop-off
Perfectly synchronized with starting times of many whale watching tours in Skjervøy
Skjervøy is a captivating destination that offers a wide array of attractions and experiences for visitors to enjoy. With its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and unique activities, Skjervøy is a must-visit destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable experience. One of the main highlights of Skjervøy is its wildlife. The region is home to a diverse range of marine life, including humpback whales, orcas, and fin whales. Whale watching tours offer visitors the chance to witness these magnificent creatures up close in their natural habitat, creating unforgettable memories.
About Arctic Route
The best way to travel between Tromsø and Skjervøy is by using the Arctic Route winter bus route between Tromsø and Skjervøy, by Best Arctic.
Based on our guests reviews
We used the Arctic Route for whale watching from Tromsø to Skjervoy [...]. Thanks to the very friendly and professional bus drivers we felt combortable and safe during the long drive. Highly recommended!
Based on our guests reviews
Today, I travelled with one of your buses. It might be my best expérience of your drivers during my stay in Tromsø. A very safety driving, normally energic but very smooth, zero hard brake,...Rare. This driver is called Kent. I congratulated him in live when I left the bus. But I wanted to make it known to everybody.
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We chose BestArctic to help us book our excursions while we were in Norway and couldn’t recommend them more! The website is very informational and easy to book. And if you have any questions, the team in the Tromso office was super friendly and helpful!
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great trip, had a wonderful time. The company was great, gave us an excellent explanation on policy and procedures. My daughter accompanied on the trip and she had a blast.
Based on our guests reviews
The guys are the best tour guides in the world. Their human warmth characterizes them to always be ready to please visitors. They speak several languages extremely well.
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