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 boiled sweets before takeoff. A tip: weather and high seas only rarely prevent a sailing but try to build in an extra day on the island, just in case you’re unlucky.