Alta Fjord Whale Watching On A Heated Boat

What a thrill. We had a fantastic time from start to finish. The crew, Verity, were really knowledgeable and friendly. The boat is really comfortable and perfect for the trip. We saw lots killer whales and 5 humpbacks, literally popping up everywhere. And all just twenty minutes from shore. Really felt the crew maximised our chances of seeing whales but respecting their space.

Could not have been better. Saw orcas AND humpbacks in the first 20 mins. Stayed a good 20 mins there with constant activity from the sea life. Whales / orcas dissipated and we went to the Long Fjord another 20 minutes away and saw even bigger pods of orcas and more humpbacks. Action packed almost ever second of the trip. Totally feel like we got our money’s worth. Valerie was our guide and she was knowledgeable and fun. Smooth trip excellent captain no rough waters

If you're anything like me, you spend a lot of time bouncing through reviews & companies in search of which one will be the best experience, but honestly, look no further - book with this company! Valerie was great with communication before hand, answering any questions that I had. Bram, on arrival to the dock was welcoming and demonstrated his vast knowledge of the whales, their patterns and, his eye sight is incredible! We went of a very foggy day and he was spotting the orca fins or a humpback blow far, far away. The team were fabulous. We had an amazing experinece whereby the orcas were playing everywhere near us - around us and then swimming under our boat. There was a baby that jumped over it's mum's nose and they were magical to watch. Thinking this was our excitement for the day, we lapped it up, but then later, Bram announced that there were humpbacks just a little further around the bay. Again, we saw a few, including one really old one and another whom loved to playfully slap its tail. Stunning experience, and with a feels like temperature of -30 it was wonderful to defrost in the heated boat and have a cookie and a hot drink whilst heading back to dock. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Loved this experience. The boat was beautifully heated (it was a cold day) and had great amenities. Really clear safety instructions and wonderful info on the whales and what we should expect. The guide (Yve) was really friendly and knew his stuff. Watching the whales was wonderful. The driver didn't get too close yet the whales came by us a few times so we got some close ups. Tip: wear that 3rd pair of socks and get glove liners. Standing on the frozen deck for 3 hrs can be brutally cold. The tin mugs with hot contents was a life saver! Defo worth every minute.

Amazing experience! We saw orcas and humpbacks on they trip. The orcas were feeding, then chilling in groups near the boat at other times. We had good views of 2 humpbacks feeding and diving, again at times close to the boat. The captain doesn’t chase the whales, they position the boat nearby and see what happens. It was all very ethical. The boat is fabulous- great to be able to go inside to warm up and free hot drinks available all trip. Wrap up warm, it’s very cold stood out on deck for a longtime, mesmerised by the nature around you. Absolutely a trip of a lifetime to see orcas in the wild.

Great excursion when in Alta. Professional staff (Valerie is the BEST!), very informative and doing everything possible to find the whales. It's safe, fun and engaging. We saw more whales than we expected, mostly Orcas that enjoyed "playing" near the boat. The boat was heated (a MUST in winter) and hot chocolate/coffee/tea was available for all. Highly recommend!

Excellent trip. Perfectly hosted by Valerie and expertly guided boat to get close to the whales and Orca without hassling them. Ideal weather but great to have a warm cabin to retreat to between sessions out on deck. Highly recommended!

Absolutely amazing time we saw so many whales we couldn’t believe it!! Valerie and her team were friendly and helpful finding us the best places to view whales Thankyou !!!

This was an amazing trip from start to finish. We saw lots of Orca and humpback whales up close, and it was clear that the crew knew exactly where to go to maximise the customer experience. The owner Valerie clearly has an enormous passion for this part of the world, the wildlife, and ensuring her clients have the most memorable day. Couldn’t recommend it higher!

This was the most fantastic day ever, from the greeting before boarding Finnmark Moods and Valerie our guide, she was brilliant and so knowledgeable, made us feel very welcome, the icing on the cake was the amount of whales we saw, Humpbacks and Orca’s, anyone who gets the chance to go in this please do i promise you will not be disappointed,

Valerie was an outstanding host. From the time she welcomed us at the Port terminal and throughout the cruise experience she was attentive to everyone's needs ensuring we all had a great time. The captain successfully located pods of Orca and multiple sightings of humpback whales. The boat was comfortable and safety a priority. A truly wonderful day.

We had a great trip - highlight of our Alta experience! You have to go not expecting whales but we saw orcas within 25 minutes, fin whales straight after then humpbacks, and to top it off we saw humpbacks and orcas feeding together - a real crescendo! Valerie was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable and the guides clearly knew where to find the whales

WOW! Experience of a lifetime, and that says alot when you are in your 60's. The guide, Valerie, knew alot about the whales and you could tell she truly enjoyed her job. Every detail was fine tuned. Right down to hot tea and coffee. Highly recommend you give this one a try. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Valerie was Amazing and provided us with an unforgettable experience. We saw Fin Sharks and a lot of Orcas. She is very personable, knowledgeable and truly cares about the comfort of her guests! The coffee, tea and cookies she provided hit the spot. I recommend this excursion 100%.

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.

Valerie does an amazing tour with her small boat. She and her crew made me feel at home right away and we could chat and have a tee, coffee and cookies on the short 25min journey out into the Alta fjord. We were lucky enough to see Finwhales, Orca and Humbacks which all got very close to the boat even though Valerie always tries to keep distance to the animals as to not disturb them. He captain is a former fisherman and seemed to have a sixth sense on where the whales would appear. We saw them almost all the time during our 4 hour trip. I loved how excited Valerie herself got every time we saw an animal. You could feel the passion with which she runs this company. As a small local business I would always choose her tours over those of bigger companies because I know my money supports her directly.

The guide was so knowledgeable, kind and very helpful. Saw Orcas feeding and caught sight of several humpback 🐋 whales.

Valerie was an amazing guide! She was very informative and was able to communicate effectively with the different groups on the trip (German, English, Norwegian). The ship captain and team were also very knowledgeable. They had scouted the fjord in the morning before the trip, so they were able to find whales quite quickly. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side, so while we saw humpback whales fleetingly, we had to head back to land due to the storm. No regrets! Thank you Valerie!

Valerie and the skipper were really informative and helpful. Just disappointing the weather closed in to restrict visibility to less than 10 metres. Valerie's bubbly conversation and attention to all the participants was a highlight. Congratulations and all the best for the future.

This day was unbelievable, with such great weather and so many sightings. There is no guarantee to see whales when out on these trips, but with an experienced crew the chances are better – and this day was amazing! Guide Valerie and the Sea Runner team provided stories and information during the day and managed to find areas where we were extremely lucky to be able to see many orcas and some humpback whales. I chose finnmark moods because I preferred to be on a smaller boat with access to a heated indoor area and a bathroom, and this was perfect! Remember warm clothes, including hat and gloves – it can be cold out on deck. Highly recommended!

The tour can only be recommended. Very nice crew, the boat is a pleasant size (not a huge ship) and the promised time is used to provide the customers of the best experience. Towards the end of the season we saw a lot of orcas and humpback whales. In addition, the landscape around the fjord is beautiful. You can also park directly at the berth at the port free of charge (not shown in google maps).

A successful, eventful tour from the beginning. The team around Valeria has made an unforgettable adventure possible. It wasn't our first tour of its kind, but to experience orcas in a family group eating and the spectacle around them through thousands of seabirds was something special. Then even a humpback whale could be attracted to it, which also drew its circles leisurely. A very clear recommendation for this tour.