Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
In addition to the activities based in Andenes, ask the tourist office about moose safaris in
Buksnesfjord and birdwatching possibilities in Bleik. Ask also at the tourist office about
sea-kayaking.
Whale Safari
WILDLIFE WATCHING
( 76 11 56 00;
www.whalesafari.no
; Andenes; adult/child Nkr890/570)
Far and away the island's biggest outfit, Whale Safari runs popular whale-watching cruises
between late May and mid-September. It also operates the Whale Centre. Tours begin with
a guided visit to the centre, followed by a two- to four-hour boat trip. There's a good
chance of spotting minke, pilot, humpback and orca (killer whale).
Trips depart at least once daily with more sailings in high summer. Bad weather and/or
high seas only rarely prevent a Whale Safari sailing. All the same, try to build in an extra
day on the island, just in case you're unlucky. If you fail to spot at least one whale, your
money is refunded or you can take another trip for free. Your fee includes a snack, and
staff pass around the seasickness pills, just like airline boiled sweets, before takeoff.
Sea Safari Andenes
WILDLIFE WATCHING
( 91 67 49 60;
www.seasafariandenes.no
;
adult/child Nkr995/800; late-May-mid-Sep)
The smaller of Andenes' two whale-watching outfits, this place, with its base on the docks
just off the road to the lighthouse, runs 1½ to three-hour whale-watching trips with up to
two daily departures during the season. They also offer shorter seal- and bird-watching
trips (adult/child, 1½ hours, Nkr450/400).
Sleeping
Hisnakul
GUESTHOUSE
( 76 14 12 03;
www.hisnakul.no
;
s/d with shared bathroom Nkr350/500)
Hisnakul nature centre has well-priced budget rooms above its gallery and there are facilit-
ies for self-caterers. It has only 14 beds so phone to reserve.
