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Whale Safari from Fredericia

Up for a whale safari?

The Little Belt is home to one of the world's densest populations of porpoises, and on a whale safari, you can get up close to these little whales. Read more about the experience here and book your trip!

Sejlbåden Aventura på Lillebælt
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Whale safari on the Little Belt – experience porpoises in the wild

Spot one of the world’s smallest whales up close. The Little Belt is one of Denmark’s best places to see porpoises in the wild, and from Fredericia Habor you sail directly into their natural habitat. An unforgettable experience for both children and adults.

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Sejlture og hvalsafari på Lillebælt med MS Marianne fra Fredericia

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Photo: Pia Ry

How many porpoises can you spot on the whale safari?

Set sail from Fredericia and enjoy a few wonderful hours on the Little Belt with family and friends aboard one of the tour boats sailing the strait. On a whale safari, you’ll learn more about the life of the porpoise as well as the nature and history of the Little Belt.

Join a whale safari aboard the tour boat MS Marianne from Gammel Havn in Fredericia.

Enjoy a few wonderful hours on the Little Belt!

On board MS Marianne, skipper Kurt will welcome you and share fascinating stories about the porpoises, the strait and the surrounding nature along the way.

Children can also visit the wheelhouse and try steering the ship like a real sailor.

Hvalsafari og sejlture på Lillebælt med MS Marianne fra Fredericia
Photo: Pia Ry

Whale safari from Fredericia with MS Marianne

The tours are available in Danish, English and German.

Did you know?

The porpoise is one of the world’s smallest whales. They can grow up to 180 cm long and weigh up to 60 kg.

Other tour boats on the Little Belt

Aren't there any more available whale safari tours from Fredericia?
t is also possible to go on a whale safari with one of the other tour boats that sail on the Little Belt. Find the different boats below.

Last updated May 2026.