Tour from Ura-Guba Murmansk Oblast

ID187TypeBoat and seaWhereMurmansk (Russia)Meeting pointMurmansk, transfer from your accommodationDuration8 hFormatPrivate (your group only)DifficultyEasy: suitable for children and seniorsScheduleDuration: 1 day.; Season: SummerLanguagesRussian, English

The excursion

You have surely dreamed of escaping the hustle and bustle, the noise of big cities, and endless tasks. This sea tour is the best way to do so. You will see pristine nature, almost untouched by humans, directly from the water; you will sail past rocky shores and tundra with its layered landscapes. You will stand in awe before waterfalls that plunge into the sea just meters from the boat's side and hear the hum of bird colonies where thousands of guillemots and puffins have settled on sheer cliffs. You will feel excitement when the search for whales, belugas, and dolphins begins, and you will spend a whole day on the open sea, while time flies by in an instant. You will try the freshest seafood brought up by a diver from the bottom (the diver's fee is not included in the tour). You will return home tired but happy—filled with freedom, peace, and the North. This is not just a tour. It is the journey you will remember forever. The road to Ura Guba is paved, not congested, and the entire trip to the boarding point for the speedboat takes about an hour. Your journey will take place on a high-speed boat, which allows you to see the maximum number of sights. The sea cruise lasts an average of 7-9 hours. The waters in this area are not as busy as in Teriberka, for example. Also, departures from Ura-Guba are statistically more successful in terms of encountering whales. Believe us: time will fly by unnoticed. For many, seeing whales is a dream; we aim for results, so we have prepared thoroughly. In addition to searching for whales, you will also visit many interesting locations. Important information: - Encounters with marine animals (whales, belugas, seals) are not 100% guaranteed, but the probability is high; - Military facilities are observed only from the boat without landing. Filming is prohibited; - The route may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and with the group's consent.

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Вы наверняка мечтали убежать от суеты, от шума больших городов и бесконечных дел. Данная морская экскурсия — лучший способ сделать это. Вы увидите девственную природу, почти не тронутую человеком, прямо с воды; проплывёте мимо скалистых берегов и тундры с её слоёными рельефами. Замрёте перед водопадами, которые падают в море в нескольких метрах от борта и услышите гул птичьих базаров, где тысячи кайр и тупиков обжили отвесные скалы. Вы почувствуете азарт, когда начнётся поиск китов, белух и дельфинов и проведёте целый день в открытом море, а время пролетит как один миг. Попробуете свежайшие морепродукты, поднятые дайвером со дна (стоимость работы дайвера не включена в тур). Домой вернетесь уставшими, но счастливыми — напоенные свободой, умиротворением и Севером. Это не просто экскурсия. Это то путешествие, о котором Вы будете помнить всегда. Дорога до Ура Губы асфальтированная, не загруженная и весь путь до пункта посадки на катер занимает в районе часа. Ваше путешествие состоится на скоростном катере, что позволит увидеть максимальное количество достопримечательностей. Морская прогулка в среднем составляет 7-9 часов. Акватория в этом районе не такая загруженная, как в Териберке, например. Также выходы из Ура-губы статистически более успешны в плане встречи с китами. Поверьте: время пролетит незаметно. Для многих увидеть китов - это мечта, мы нацелены на результат, поэтому подготовились максимально. Помимо поиска китов Вы еще посетите много интересных локаций. Важная информация: - Встреча с морскими животными (киты, белухи, тюлени) не гарантирована на 100%, но вероятность высокая; - Военные объекты наблюдаются только с борта катера без высадки. Съемка запрещена; - Маршрут может корректироваться по погоде и с согласия группы.

You have surely dreamed of escaping the hustle and bustle, the noise of big cities, and endless tasks.

Itinerary

Day 1. Sea cruise through iconic places
The program starts around 09:00. We pick you up from your accommodation and head to Ura-Guba.
10:00 Departure by speedboat
Standard program
Upon leaving the bay, we first pass the LNG storage facility (gas storage point)—a hydraulic structure, an interesting industrial object against the backdrop of harsh northern nature.
Next, we head towards Vidyayevo. We pass along a closed administrative-territorial formation—the base of nuclear submarines of the Northern Fleet. From the boat, you will get a view of the military harbor.
Along the route, we approach Shaliy Island. This is a small rocky island offering a panorama of Kola Bay. It is a good spot for your first photos. Here lies Port Vladimir—an abandoned port settlement. Stop for inspection of infrastructure remains, rusty piers, and the severe atmosphere of the abandoned Arctic settlement.
Nearby, there are also sea cages for fish farming belonging to the slaughter station and the "Russian Sea" fish processing plant. You can see an active aquaculture farm right in the open sea.
Next, we will admire the Komandirsky Waterfall—the power and grace of Northern nature. Imagine: from a height of tens of meters, a powerful stream of water plunges from a ledge straight into the sea. This is not just a jet—it is a huge, full-flowing force striking stone ledges, scattering into myriad splashes. In the rays of the northern sun, transparent water dust hangs over the rocks.
Next, we will see:
Rocky Cape "Sobachyi Kamni" (Viyev Navolok)—one of the best spots on the route to see seals basking on the rocks by the water.
Bolshoy Arskiy Island—the main ornithological point of the route, bird colonies. Here nest: guillemots, puffins, gulls, less often—boobies and white-tailed eagles. Stop for bird watching.
We begin the whale search from Bolshoy Arskiy Island. Whales, belugas, dolphins, and porpoises are frequently found in this area. The boat maneuvers slowly so as not to scare the mammals. Photos can be taken and observations made while maintaining distance.
Further along the route:
Gorodetsky Cape—a picturesque rocky coastline.
Bargoutny Cape. On the way to the cape, we observe another waterfall. Final point before turning back.
Return to Ura-Guba.
Military ships and submarines underway or at piers may be encountered along the way.
Extended program (+10 km):
Returning to Ura-Guba Bay, we additionally enter the abandoned settlement of Port Vladimir from the other side.
There we will see the ship graveyard — the remains of vessels on the shore, and the Kislogubskaya Tidal Power Plant — a tidal power station (a unique engineering facility).

Included

Accompaniment by an experienced guide;
Transfer according to the tour program;
Lunch on the boat;
Sea cruise according to the "standard" or "extended" program.

Paid separately

Air/Rail tickets to/from Murmansk;
Accommodation;
Diver and seafood delicacies (possibly at extra cost);
Fishing gear (possibly at extra cost);
Other services not included in the tour program.

Organized by:

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

≈ €200 (18,000 RUB) per person.

How long does it take?

About 8 hours.

What is included?

Accompaniment by an experienced guide; Transfer according to the tour program; Lunch on the boat; Sea cruise according to the "standard" or "extended" program.

Where is the meeting point?

Murmansk, transfer from your accommodation.

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