Watch humpback whales in Skjervøy, an Arctic fishing village north of Tromsø where whales follow the winter herring into the fjords. From November to January, huge shoals of herring draw large numbers of humpbacks and orcas together, one of the most concentrated whale gatherings on Earth, all under the blue light of the polar night. Boat and RIB safaris run from Skjervøy and Tromsø, best from November to December.
Watch humpback whales in Skjervøy, an Arctic fishing village north of Tromsø where whales follow the winter herring into the fjords. From November to January, huge shoals of herring draw large numbers of humpbacks and orcas together, one of the most concentrated whale gatherings on Earth, all under the blue light of the polar night. Boat and RIB safaris run from Skjervøy and Tromsø, best from November to December.
Up to 90% sighting chance in Skjervoy / Northern Norway fjords, Norway. Best months: December, November, January.
The season runs from about mid October to late January, best in November and December, when herring and whales fill the fjords.
Humpback whales and orcas together, feeding on massive shoals of herring, creating one of the most concentrated whale gatherings in the world.
Around 1,500 to 2,000 Norwegian kroner (about 140 to 190 US dollars) per adult (2026 prices), on boats or fast RIBs.
Only a few hours around midday during the polar night, from late November to mid January, which is enough for safaris and gives a soft blue Arctic light.
