Boat Tours in Alta at a glance
- Our pick: Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated Boat, US$ 268 per person (3h–4h, 4.96★ · 23).
- Also recommended: Whale watching in Alta: Small group Arctic fjord tour, US$ 279 per person (4h 30m, 5.00★ · only 9 reviews).
- Also recommended: RIB boat to Seiland National Park: 3.5-hour fjord expedition, US$ 239 per person (3h 30m, 4.71★ · 14).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: US$ 119–US$ 300 (median US$ 257).
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Boat Tours in Alta
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9 options
Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated Boat Whale watching tour on the heated Sea Runner in Alta Fjord, October to February, with guide, binoculars and coffee included. Tue, Wed and Fri · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.96 (23 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 268 per person
Whale watching in Alta: Small group Arctic fjord tour Search for whales in the Altafjord on a small group boat tour from Alta with a local guide, hot drinks and snacks included. Every day · 09:00 · Season until 15 Dec · Pickup available · Ages 13–70 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · NO ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 279 per person
RIB boat to Seiland National Park: 3.5-hour fjord expedition Speed across the Alta fjord to Seiland's steep mountains on a RIB boat (thermal suit, goggles and gloves included) spotting sea eagles and seals on the way to Bekkarfjord. Next departure: 20 Sep 2027 · From age 12 ★ 4.71 (14 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · NO ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 239 per person
Alta Fjord guided cruise: 2 hours, wildlife and history Guided cruise through Alta Fjord for 2 hours with live English or Norwegian guide: navigate past bird islands, watch for dolphins. Mon, Wed and Sat · 10:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.92 (12 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · NO ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Whale Watching by RIB in Alta: Humpback Whales & Orcas Whale watching tour in Alta's fjords by RIB boat with small groups. A morning on the water hunting humpbacks and orcas in winter, engines off to let them approach. Every day · 09:00, 10:00 and 10:15 · From age 12 ★ 4.77 (13 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · NO ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
Whale watching tour Alta: Humpback whales and orcas Spot humpback whales and orcas on a 3.5-hour fjord cruise from Alta with a live guide, warm thermal suits, and coffee included. Every day · 08:45 and 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.25 (4 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · NO ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 257 per person
Alta Fjord Whale Safari: Spot sperm whales and orcas Search for sperm whales, killer whales and dolphins on a four-hour winter safari in Alta Fjord, equipped with life jacket and warm gear. Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat · 09:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · NO ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 265 per person
Alta Fjord cruise: 3-hour guided wildlife tour in Norway Cruise the Alta Fjord for 3 hours with a live guide to spot local birds and wildlife on small islands, equipped with life jacket and warm gear. Mon, Wed and Sat · 10:00 · From age 6 ★ 3.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · NO ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 187 per person
Fishing in Alta Fjord: Catch Cod, Halibut & Redfish Fish for cod, halibut, redfish and haddock in Alta Fjord with a local guide who knows where the catch is. Life jacket. Next departure: 4 Feb 2027 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · NO ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 132 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Fjord Whale Watching on a Heated BoatOur pick | US$ 268 per person | 3h–4h | 4.96★ · 23 | Tue, Wed and Fri · 09:30 | English, German |
| Whale watching in Alta: Small group Arctic fjord tourAlso recommendedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 279 per person | 4h 30m | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | Every day · 09:00 · Season until 15 Dec | English, Norwegian |
| RIB boat to Seiland National Park: 3.5-hour fjord expeditionAlso recommended | US$ 239 per person | 3h 30m | 4.71★ · 14 | Next departure: 20 Sep 2027 | English, Norwegian |
| Alta Fjord guided cruise: 2 hours, wildlife and historyGroup of up to 10 | US$ 119 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 12 | Mon, Wed and Sat · 10:00 | English, Norwegian |
| Whale Watching by RIB in Alta: Humpback Whales & Orcas | US$ 300 per person | 3h | 4.77★ · 13 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00 and 10:15 | English, Norwegian |
| Whale watching tour Alta: Humpback whales and orcas | US$ 257 per person | 3h 30m | 4.25★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 08:45 and 09:00 | English, Norwegian |
| Alta Fjord Whale Safari: Spot sperm whales and orcasGroup of up to 8 | US$ 265 per person | 4h | 4.67★ only 3 reviews | Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat · 09:00 | English, Norwegian |
| Alta Fjord cruise: 3-hour guided wildlife tour in NorwayGroup of up to 10 | US$ 187 per person | 3h | 3.67★ only 3 reviews | Mon, Wed and Sat · 10:00 | English, Norwegian |
| Fishing in Alta Fjord: Catch Cod, Halibut & RedfishGroup of up to 5 | US$ 132 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Next departure: 4 Feb 2027 | English, Norwegian |
By what you need
- With pickup (1): Whale watching in Alta: Small group Arctic fjord tour (US$ 279 per person)