Experience the magic of Northern Norway as humpback whales and orcas move through the Arctic fjords in search of herring. From the warmth and comfort of our spacious catamaran, you can watch these incredible animals surrounded by snow-covered mountains and dramatic winter landscapes. Our vessel offers plenty of space both indoors and outdoors, making it easy to find the perfect place to enjoy the view. The heated saloon has seating for up to 85 guests, while several spacious outdoor decks give you excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife watching. The large aft deck alone offers approximately 50 m² of open viewing space, with additional areas around the wheelhouse and on the forward deck. Built in Norway in 1998, the 24.9-metre catamaran is designed for comfortable travel along the coast. With a width of 9 metres and a cruising speed of approximately 18–20 knots, it provides a stable and comfortable platform as we travel towards the whales' feeding grounds. During the journey, your experienced guide will share stories and insights about the whales, their behaviour and their seasonal migration. When whales are spotted, the captain will position the vessel carefully to give guests good viewing opportunities while always respecting the animals and keeping a safe distance. You can move between the warm indoor saloon and the outdoor decks throughout the trip. There are two toilets onboard, including one accessible toilet, and drinks and light refreshments are available from our onboard service counter. The relaxed pace gives you time to take in both the wildlife and the spectacular Arctic scenery. Keep an eye out for whale spouts against the mountains, or the unforgettable moment an orca or humpback surfaces close to the boat. Respecting the whales We always keep a responsible distance and aim to minimise disturbance to the animals. Whales are wild and naturally curious, and they may occasionally choose to approach or swim near the vessel. Please note that whale sightings cannot be guaranteed. The exact start and end of the whale watching season may also change depending on the whales' natural migration patterns.
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Glød Explorer
GLØD Explorer is a nature-based adventure and expedition company based in Alta, Norway, in the Arctic Finnmark region.
Discover the magic of this unique experience.

Watch Giants Breach the Surface!

Cruise Through Pristine Fjords!

Experience Wildlife Up Close!
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97% satisfaction across recent stays, based on verified GuestRevu reviews imported automatically from GetYourGuide, Tripadvisor, and Google.
We were very lucky as our group consisted of us and one other couple. Our guide Marion was excellent and we were able to go off on one of the tracks. We were lucky to have a clear night and were able to see the lights and choose when to stop and watch.
Es war ein super toller Abend!! Wir starteten am Treffpunkt pünktlich in Richtung Gargia. Dort angekommen waren alle sehr freundlich, warme Getränke und Snacks standen bereit. Nach dem Ankleiden von Anzügen , Schuhe, Handschuh etc. Ging es schon zur Einweisung mit unserem sehr netten! Guide. Danach...
Alta: Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights
Aeventyr Northern Lights – excellent guide, fun experience, great 4WD vehicle (very important given the weather conditions), clear and well-organized initial briefing — everything was very good. Excellent customer service and immediate refund of the price difference when we decided to switch from th...
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TOP - Highly recommended: The tour was well prepared by the guide Marion – you can tell that she loves the contact with the tourists. Adjusts the movement speed of the group. Fantastic explanations about nature and the environment.
Unabhängig vom vereinbarten Treffpunkt, wurden wir sogar direkt am Hafen von unserem Schiff abgeholt und wieder zurückgebracht. Es war Topp organisiert. Alle Guides waren super freundlich, immer hilfsbereit und es waren kaum noch Fragen offen. Die Hunde und die Haltungsbedingungen sind hervorragend....
Outstanding. Well organized. Good safety instructions and comfortable boat and gear. And we saw a pod of 5 orcas! Its was memorable and quite exciting. We were 100% on time to go back to our ship. We were really happy with the experience.
Professional, eager to help and as friendly as it can get
From Alta: Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile
Perfect experience all round! We were lucky enough to have amazing conditions to view the Northern lights during our trip and Vicky was a brilliant guide. We have some wonderful memories and photos to look back on. Would highly recommend.
It was such a great experience to be able to drive a dog sled yourself. We've been told exactly what to do. The guides were totally nice and the dogs were great. It was one of the best experiences in my life and I would book it again and again.