Urban experiences meet raw Arctic nature
Tromsø
Silent Whale Watching with scenic roadtrip
MS Bre
Kristoffer Lorentzen
MS Bre
MS Bre
Brim Explorer
MS Bre
@Shawn_vz
MS Bre
Brim Explorer
Brim Explorer
Prices from
1590 NOK
per person
Join on an exciting whale watching tour to Skjervøy, we divide the journey between bus and boat, so that you get to enjoy the arctic landscape both from land and sea!
General information
Depart from Tromsø in the morning on boat or bus to travel to Skjervøy to see the whales. Take in breathtaking views from both the overland and on the water. The coach is comfortable and the our hybrid-electric boat has panoramic lounges with large windows. During the boat trip, our captain will keep an eye out for the whales. When the whales have been spotted we will switch to our electric and silent engine to minimise disturbance to the whales.
Start the day by boat:
We depart Tromsø by boat and travel through the arctic waters to Skjervøy for 2.5 hours. Once we reach Skjervøy, we spend around 1.5 hours searching and observing the whales. Afterwards we will dock in Skjervøy and you will take a stunning bus ride past the Lyngen Alps back to Tromsø.
Start the day by bus:
We depart Tromsø by bus and drive through the backcountry around the fjords and Lyngen Alps to Skjervøy. Once we reach Skjervøy, you will step aboard our hybrid-electric boat and sail outside of Skjervøy to the feeding grounds of the whales where we will search and observe the whales for about 1.5 hours before we sail all the way back to Tromsø.
Please bring warm cloths, including your wool and equivalent. We sail in the arctic waters, and its cold, especially out at sea. Our saloons are heated and comfortable, but its cold outside.
Note: We reserve the right to change the journey to be solely by boat if there are not enough people booked. If this happens, we will spend up to 2 hours with the whales.
Latest meeting time and place: 7:45 AM at or "Brim Explorer" shop on the 2nd floor of Tromsø Prostneset (Samuel Arnesens Gate 5, 9008 Tromsø).
Departure time: 8:00 AM
Total Duration: approx. 9 hours
Number of participants: 8 – 110
Age: All ages
Level of difficulty: Easy
Included:
Please bring:
Prices from
1590 NOK per person
- Prices may vary depending on the season.
- - Adult (17+): from NOK 1590
- - Youth (12-16): from NOK 1192,5
- - Child (3-11): from NOK 795
- - Infant (0-2): Free
- Tour Leader: from 1590
Facilities
- Student price
- Suitable for children and families
- English
- Boat (over 12 persons)
- Bus (up to 50 persons)
- Very easy
- Vegetarian
- Toilet on bus
- Eco certified
- Adapted for visual impairment
- Eco-Lighthouse
- Child 0+
- Child 4+
- Child 6+
- Child 12+
- 8+ hours
- Green travel
About Brim Explorer
Northern Norway’s coast – impressive, isolated and vulnerable. Stretching to the top of the world, this Arctic wilderness is an oasis for exploration and discovery. Our pioneering hybrid-electric catamaran brings a new dimension to your Arctic adventure.
With environmentally conscious design driven by the latest sustainable technology, you silently carve through crystal clear waters. The sound of silence is a majestic experience, especially at sea where the absence of disturbing engine noise allows us to get even closer to nature. An underwater drone and hydrophone bring you pictures and sounds from below the surface and give you a unique insight to this deep blue world.
During the winter season we offer silent whale watching or wildlife cruises during the day, depending on the season, and evening cruises where you can combine the spectacular northern lights with an exclusive five course tasting menu. The menu is based on local produce and traditions with a modern twist. There’s also a full vegetarian menu. During the day you can purchase a selection of food and drink on board.
We welcome families on our ships and offer activities for children, a children’s menu tailored to younger pallets and a nursery for infants.
Our ship is built with universal design, enabelling guests with disabilities to participate. Guests arriving in a wheelchair will have access to the main deck where you can move both indoor and outdoor on deck and find accessible toilet facilities, the restaurant and information screens.
Our passion for the ocean and the environment is the backbone of our operation. We collaborate with Zing Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit environmental organization working to conserve and improve the ocean´s health and prevent marine pollution. As well as providing sustainable travel, we aim to give 1% of our profits to ocean conservation efforts, starting 2019.
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