Activities in Andenes
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Whale Safari
The island's biggest outfit, Whale Safari, which operates the Whale Centre, runs popular cruises between late May and mid-September. The tour begins with a guided tour of the Centre and slide show, followed by a three to six-hour boat trip. If you fail to sight at least one sperm whale, your next trip is free. There's also a chance of spotting minke, pilot and humpback whales and, towards the end of the season, killer whales (orcas).
Trips depart at least once daily (at 11:00) with up to six sailings in high summer. Your fee includes a light lunch, if you can face it - staff pass around the seasickness pills, just like airline boiled sweets before take-off. A tip: weather…
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Whale Safari
The island’s biggest outfit, Whale Safari, which operates the Whale Centre, runs popular cruises (adult/child/concession Nkr795/ 500/700) between late May and mid-September. The tour begins with a guided visit to the Centre and slide show, followed by a three- to six-hour boat trip. If you fail to sight at least one sperm whale, your next trip is free. There’s also a chance of spotting minke, pilot and humpback whales and, towards the end of the season, killer whales (orcas). Trips depart at least once daily (at 11am) with up to six sailings in high summer. Your fee includes a light lunch, if you can face it – staff pass around the seasickness pills, just like airline b…
reviewed
