Tour options
Ship overview
Experience the Norwegian fjords aboard this charmingly converted lighthouse maintenance vessel. The M/S Sula offers an intimate adventure for just 12 guests, perfectly balancing authenticity with comfort. While maintaining its historic character from 1967, it provides cozy accommodations across seven well-appointed cabins spread over three decks. The 16-seat lounge creates a warm atmosphere perfect for sharing the day's whale watching stories. After hours of wildlife watching in the crisp Arctic air, the outdoor hot tub beckons – a perfect spot to warm up while possibly catching the northern lights dance overhead. For the adventurous spirit seeking a genuine maritime experience without the luxury price tag, M/S Sula delivers an unforgettable journey with the expertise of its dedicated 5-person crew.
Pricing — all prices per person
3-day expedition 2026
NOK 42 000,-
6-day expedition 2026
NOK 74 000,-
3-day expedition 2027
NOK 44 000,-
* The orca expedition departing on October 31st includes a mandatory biology course taught by Alessandro de Maddalena. This course adds NOK 6 000,- to the total price.
Trip details
Duration
3 full days at sea. Departs Saturday or Tuesday. Returns Tuesday or Friday.
6 full days at sea. More time means more opportunities to swim with orcas. Departs Saturday or Tuesday.
The booking widget below shows available dates and pricing for both durations.
What's included
Included
- All meals on board
- Pickup bus from Scandic Hotel Alta
- Return bus to Scandic Hotel/Alta Airport
- Expert lectures on orcas and whales
Not included
- Flights to Alta (ALF)
- Pre/post accommodation in Alta
- Dry suit rental (available as add-on when booking)
- Travel insurance (required — arrange before travel)
A day on board
- Breakfast — Start the day with a warm meal on board before heading out.
- The search — The boat steams out into the fjords. With an open bridge policy, everyone is welcome in the wheelhouse and on deck — all eyes on the water.
- In the water — Around 10–11 AM, when orcas are found, guests suit up in drysuits and transfer into dinghies to approach the animals. Snorkeling continues for as long as daylight and weather allows.
- Lunch & rest — In the early afternoon, the boat returns to the mothership for a warm lunch and a few hours of downtime.
- Evening — The boat drops anchor in a sheltered bay or docks in harbour. Dinner is followed by a wildlife lecture from the crew. The rest of the evening is free — northern lights watching, the hot tub, or simply relaxing.
Getting there
- Fly to Alta Airport (ALF), connecting through Oslo (OSL) or Tromsø (TOS).
- Short taxi or bus ride to Alta city centre (~10 min).
- Pickup: Parking lot outside Scandic Hotel Alta.
- Saturday departures: 3:30–4:00 PM
- Tuesday departures: 6:30–7:00 PM
- Return: Bus to Alta city or airport, arriving 2:00–4:00 PM. Book return flights after 6:00 PM or, preferrably, the following day.
Recommended: arrive the day before departure to allow for weather delays. Full directions →