Updated Nov 2026Prices checked 13 Nov 2026 on GetYourGuide

Tromsø Whale Watching Hybrid Electric Boat — Review

Tromsø Whale Watching Hybrid Electric Boat — The Short Answer

A 7–9 hour day from Tromsø harbour on a three-deck catamaran for up to 135 guests that switches to its electric engine near the whales. ★4.5 from 7,036 reviews. The catch: the cheapest option on the listing is a regular fast catamaran — the hybrid ship costs €197–217 on the dates we checked.

Our verdict

Best for a warm, calm day on the most-reviewed boat.

Heated saloons, a café and three outside decks
Electric engine near the whales
★4.5 from 7,036 reviews
The cheapest option is a regular catamaran, not the hybrid
No free second trip

Guests rate

Guide4.7

Transport4.6

Value for money4.2

★4.5 · 7,036 reviews Hybrid-electric catamaran under pink-lit snowy peaks

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4.5 · 7,036 reviews on GetYourGuide

Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

Length7–9 hdepends on the whales

StartTromsø harbourBrim Explorer pier

BoatHybrid-electric3 outside decks

GroupMax 135guide in English

Included

Heated panoramic saloons
Electric engine near whales
Tap water, Wi-Fi, toilets

Pay on board

Café: food & drinks
Lunch not included

Online check-in is mandatory before the trip

from€161per person

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Free cancellation, 24 hReserve now, pay later

What you can book

Options and Prices

GetYourGuide sells two options on this listing; prices are for one adult on two sample dates and change with the date — the calendar shows yours.

Cheapest optionRegular fast catamaran

Length8 h

Starts08:30

15 Dec 2026€179

12 Jan 2027€179

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The hybrid shipHybrid-electric boat

Length9 h

Starts07:3007:4509:00

15 Dec 2026€217

12 Jan 2027€198

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Adult × 1, sampled 13 Nov 2026. Free cancellation up to 24 hours; reserve now, pay later.

Live dates

Hybrid-electric boat — pick a date to see the price.

Hour by hour

The Day, Hour by Hour

How the day runs, from the meeting point to the way back, as the operator describes it and guests report it.

Check in onlineMandatory, with your name and booking reference, before the trip.

Board at the Brim Explorer pierFind the vessel marked with your departure time.

2–3 h northHeated panoramic saloons; café with pastries, sandwiches and soup.

Electric near the whalesThree outside decks; guides talk you through it.

Back after 7–9 hLonger if the whales are far — one guest’s trip ran 45 minutes over.

Catamaran crossing a fjord below snowy mountains

Check inOnline, before the trip

Length7–9 h

Departures07:30–09:00

What you get

What Is Included

Exactly what the listing includes, what it leaves out and what you should bring yourself.

In the price

Experienced whale watching guides sharing information about whales, nature and culture
3 outside decks with space for everyone to have a good view
Electric engine around the whales to reduce noise and disturbance for you and the whales
Scenic transportation by boat
Maximum 135 guests
Heated indoor saloons with panoramic views
Free tap water
Cafe with food & beverages for purchase

Not included

Lunch

Bring yourself

Warm layers for the open deck
Money for the café
Seasick tablets

Who it suits

Book It If — or Book Something Else

Left: when this tour is the right pick. Right: three tours to choose instead, each for a different reason.

Book it if

You want the most-reviewed boat and a calm, warm day
You like a café on board and a seat by the window
You care about a quieter approach to the whales

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Or book something else

White catamaran at dusk below snowy peaks

If you want: Fewer people on deckFast catamaran, max 90Max 90 guests and a free second tripfrom €178

If you want: Closer to the whalesSkjervøy RIB, 12 guests12-seat RIB, at least 3 h on the waterfrom €303

If you want: A free second tripCatamaran with coffee & teaCoffee and tea includedfrom €178

★4.5 from 7,036 reviews

What Guests Say

The scores guests give the guide, the transport and the value, and three recent reviews shortened but not reworded.

4.57,036 reviews on GetYourGuide

Guide4.7

Transport4.6

Value for money4.2

“We had an amazing whale watching tour! Everything was well-organized, and the atmosphere on board was really cozy and relaxed. The surrounding scenery was stunning, and seeing whales up close was the absolute highlight. Highly recommended!”
Sandra · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026

“One of the best experiences I’ve ever had! Even if you don’t get to see whales, the breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian fjords alone is worth every single pound spent.”
Valentina · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026

“We had an amazing trip. Saw a humpback whale and a group of orcas. The guide provided us with good information and was very entertaining as well. Highly recommend for whale watching.”
Preeti · GetYourGuide · Nov 2026

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