🇳🇴 Tromsø Whale Watching Success! (Jan 2025 Guide)

🐋 Tour Details Date: 2025.1.29 Boat: Rygerdronningen catamaran (spacious + stable!) Price: 1140 NOK (~£85) Departs: 8:30 AM (but arrive by 8:00 to snag window seats on the RIGHT side—best mountain/whale views!). 📍 Meeting Point Apple Maps: Tromsø Havn Prostneset (behind Nerstranda shopping center). Look for: Boat labeled Rygerdronningen or Rygertroll. ⏳ Trip Duration 8:30 AM - ~4:00 PM (returned early!). Free: Hot drinks + charging ports (bring EU adapter!). Pro tip: Pack snacks + a thermos—café prices hurt. 📸 Photo Hacks Wear bright colors (stands out against icy waters!). Gloves + hat = non-negotiable (*-10°C winds!*). Shoot toward RIB boats—whales love circling them! 🌅 Bonus Missed the pink sunrise? Golden-hour fjords compensated! Post-tour: Grab a "northernmost McDonald's" burger. 🍔 #TromsøWhales #ArcticAdventure #NorwayOnABudget