Birdwatching · NORWAY BIRDWATCHING TOURS
Sea eagles taken at close range from an inflatable in the Trollfjord, puffins off Bleik, kittiwake cliffs in the Lofoten. These 15 are priced, with survival-suit notes and the weather that cancels them.
From Svolvær’s main square, your guide outfits you in a flotation suit, gloves, goggles, and life vest before a two-hour RIB ride to Trollfjord. Watch white-tailed sea eagles fly close to the boat, hear stories about Lofoten, and stop for photos among steep mountains, beaches, and clear bays.
“Watching the eagles soaring was truly magnificent and majestic!”
From Svolvær, a bilingual guide such as Jonas takes you by RIB through Raftsundet to Trollfjord. Warm suits, gloves, goggles, and life jackets are supplied. Expect close sea eagle sightings, waterfalls, beaches, Viking stories, and a brisk ride across Lofoten waters.
“This was an amazing experience! The fjord & scenery is beyond beautiful but the star of the show was of course the sea eagles. We got so close & it was amazing looking at these magnificent creatures. The boat goes so close & much better experience than the bigger ships due to how close you can get”
Join Lofoten Explorer in Svolvær for a two-hour RIB boat trip to Trollfjord and the sea eagle feeding grounds. Guides such as Ben share local nature and culture, while warm protective gear, life vests, and clear safety instructions help you enjoy the ride in changing conditions.
“Super Guide, unendlich viele Adler, beeindruckender Fjord , komfortables Boot , auch bei Wellengang kein Problem”
From Bleik Marina, an English-speaking guide and skipper take up to 12 people by warm-suit-equipped RIB into Bleik Canyon. Look for sperm whales, orcas, pilot whales, puffins, seals, and eagles, then warm up with photos, tea, coffee, and muffins.
“We ha a wonderful whalewatching Trip. We sa a spermwhale diving, puffins and eagles.”
You’ll ride a rigid inflatable boat from Bodø to Saltstraumen, watching for white-tailed eagles and the powerful tidal current. A Norwegian-speaking skipper provides safety gear, local facts, and several stops for photos and wildlife viewing. The trip lasts two hours and suits families who can handle cold, wind, and spray.
“The guide made the experience so much better with his knowledge of the area & wildlife. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Getting to see so many sea eagles close up was very special indeed.”
Join XXLofoten in Svolvær for a two-hour RIB safari to Trollfjorden. You’ll ride with up to 12 people, watch sea eagles in their natural setting, and photograph the fjord from the water. Thermal suits, goggles, mittens, and life vests are provided, but bring sturdy waterproof footwear.
“Ho visitato il fiordo nel mese in marzo e con la neve è suggestivo e spettacolare. Non ho avuto freddo grazie alla tuta data in dotazione.”
From Svolvær, cruise with an English-speaking guide to narrow Trollfjord, where cliffs rise more than 1,000 meters above the sea. Hear Viking-era and fishing stories, watch sea eagles swoop for fish, and buy hot drinks or snacks aboard. Bring warm clothes and a camera.
From Svolvær, you’ll race by rigid inflatable boat toward Trollfjord, watching sea eagles swoop near the cliffs and passing white beaches beneath snow-capped mountains. Your captain handles the route and safety briefing, while a flotation suit, life vest, gloves, and goggles keep you ready for the wind and spray.
“It was a beautiful day for a Rib boat ride. Saw lots of eagles and even a few dolphins. Our driver was excellent. He made the ride fun but not too bumpy. It could have been a half hour shorter instead of two hours.”
Travel by coach from Honningsvåg to Gjesvær, then head by boat to Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve. An English-speaking driver and boat crew point out puffins, eagles, gannets and other seabirds. Arctic suits, toilets and open viewing areas make the three-hour trip comfortable.
“Fantastic! The commentary on the boat was humorous, engaging and informative. The boat guide and the bird information as sightings occurred was fabulous. Great photo opportunities. Loved it!”
From Svolvær, you’ll cruise toward Høla and Oddvaer aboard Brim Explorer’s hybrid-electric catamaran. An English-speaking guide explains local wildlife while you watch for white-tailed eagles, evening color, and views toward Skrova. The ship is comfortable, but wildlife and sunset conditions are never guaranteed.
“Una gita meravigliosa! Abbiamo visto tantissime aquile di mare (sicuramente più di 20) in un giro stupendo consigliatissimo!!!”
From Lofoten Opplevelser’s yellow building in Henningsvær, you board a fast RIB boat for a 1.5-hour wildlife trip. Your English or Norwegian-speaking skipper takes you into sea eagle territory, searches for curious grey seals, and points out Vågakallen. Warm clothing is essential.
“Ingen aning, tydligen bokat den av misstag men get your guide vägrar att ge mig pengarna tillbaka fast jag var på en annan aktivitet hos dom, bedrövligt dålig policy”
You board Brim Explorer in Svolvaer at 5:30 pm for a 90-minute English-language evening cruise. Expect panoramic views, an eagle search near Skrova and Litlmolla, and an Arctic-style tapas dinner. Confirm the Henningsvær portion before booking, as the published details are not consistent.
“Same boat as the morning cruise but a different route through smaller islands. Saw many Sea Eagles but a little far away. RIB boats get closer but disturb the area and some feed the Eagles. All in all a nice cruise in a beautiful part of the world.”
Travel from Honningsvåg through northern Norway to Gjesvær, then cruise to Gjesværstappan’s bird cliffs. Expect puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots, and possible white-tailed eagles, plus warm arctic suits, coffee, and a narrated boat ride. Group size may vary, so confirm the operator and meeting point.
“I booked this tour assuming that it was a more exclusive experience and that we would not be in a herd of cruise passengers. The listing clearly states that it will be a max of 35 participants. We went to the meet up point and could not locate anyone from the tour operator - My Holiday Online. We asked around and finally someone pointed us to a tour operator who said we were with North Cape Tours and put us on a bus with 55 other people. There was NOT a personal tour guide and the boat for the bird safari actually had about 90 people on the boat. Everyone…”
Cruise Skjervøy’s fjords in a steady Rib with a local English-speaking guide. Watch for white-beaked dolphins, porpoises, eagles, seabirds, seals, otters, reindeer, and occasional whales, while hearing Sami and Norwegian stories. Thermal suits, mittens, goggles, and life jackets are provided.
“The boat trip is a special experience and well worth it. Also the trip to Skjervoy. You have to be lucky with the weather. The trip on the fjord was exactly between 2 snow showers, so just right. We were unlucky that the game did not show itself that day.”
From Bleik Marina, you’ll spend about 3.5 hours searching Bleik Canyon for whales, puffins, and other wildlife aboard a small boat limited to 12 people. The English-speaking crew keeps the trip personal, but you need moderate fitness, good weather, and a body weight under 120 kg.
“Værterne var venlige; de talte et godt forståeligt engelsk.”
Pick a bird, a colony or a coastline.
