We stayed at the comfortable, centrally located thon hotel panorama. We did catch a few glimpses of orca fins as they hunted the fish around us. Orca scavenging on herring catch dropping out of fishing net. Orca snorkelling in norway, where and when is best. The current travel year is rapidly passing us by, but orcatrip has been busy at work. Large amounts of herring gather here, attracting hundreds of whales intent on hunting them. From the small, but lively fishing village of sto, we set out to the sea. Next steps browse our norway holidays download our free whale guide. But always make sure to hurry up, for the days are short here. Top brochure of north norwaywhale safari, aurora borealis. Every year from the end of october to medio january, the probably largest gathering of killing whales in the world take place in troms region, far north of norway, due to enormous amounts of herring. This worldfamous, beautiful and friendly orca actually chose norway after he was set free, and he stayed around our fjords a couple of years, until he sadly died from pneumonia in 2003.
The other half of whale tours from norway are offered in winter in the fjords of the lofoten and vesteralen. The orcas visit the fjords here each year from roughly the end of october through february, and visitors can snorkel with them from late december to february 1 st. Snorkelling with orca in norway photographer scott portelli showing what its like to snorkel in the icy fjords, on tour with waterproof expeditions. Killer whales are found in all of the worlds oceans. The shower was piping hot, the bedding and room clean. With the year not over, orcatrip has its sights set on even.
Norwegian orca survey is a non profit organisation dedicated to longterm studying killer whales occurring in the norwegian sea. The professional dive centre stromsholmen has been offering an unique mix of thrilling adventures to people from all over the world. Take a few days on either end of your orca expedition to check out oslo, norway s charming and easytogetaround capital city. Longterm monitoring of norwegian killer whales for conservation. Orca whale can live up til 70 years old in the wild and migrate massive distances in search of food and mating. Orca safari safari in vevang, hustadvika fjord norway. Wildlife safaris in norway will bring you eye to eye with a myriad of unique creatures in their natural habitat. Sometimes as many as 70 whales can be observed at the same time. Orcas are highly social, intelligent and immediately recognizable by their distinctive blackandwhite colouring. Diving and snorkelling holidays in northern norway original.
Gallery orca whales north norway gallery tour ship duen iii this journey offers to take snorkel divers free divers and nature photographers on an adventure trip to wintry northern norway. The northern fjords of norway is perhaps the best region of the world to experience orcas. Sep 26, 2017 orca expert and marine mammal biologist dr naomi rose agrees. In northern norway, orcas are observed in vestfjord, tysfjord, and ofotfjord in nordland. Of course, my sj4000 batteries wouldnt turn on for more than 15 seconds at a time due to the extreme cold, so i couldnt really capture any of the moments either, but heres a quick video i threw together of the stuff i did capture as it was a pretty beautiful location. Water sports arent exclusive to warm, tropical destinations. Whale watching off northern norway has become so popular that norwegian authorities have set up a special whale route with car ferries linking the various islands in the area.
Swim with killer whales in iceland or norway or watch them from a ship in canada. Thon hotels has 15 locations around the city, so its convenient wherever youre staying. Every year in januaryfebruary, the probably largest gathering of killerwhales orca in the world take place in the north west cost of norway, due to enormous amounts of herring. Can anyone please let me know where is the best place to go on an orca safari. Every year in januaryfebruary, the probably largest gathering of killerwhales orca in the world take place in the north west cost of norway, due to enormous. Hi everyone, i am coming with a friend during next winter to norway, for snorkeling with killer whales. Killer whale watching in norway responsible travel. Apr 12, 2017 in support of the orca research trust humpback whales and orcas have been sighted in large numbers feeding on herring. Swim with killer whales and humpbacks in norway natural. So far this year they have visited six countries and three continents. I am looking to go to norway next year about november time and want to go on a whale watching tour to see orcas.
Orca tysfjord has been arranging killer whale safaris since 1990, and is the pioneer in its field. Recently, orca whales in northern norway have made an incredible comeback. We are collecting noninvasive data aboard these trips that contribute greatly to our longterm orca project and have officially formed our nonprofit called california killer whale project. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more your. We follow the whales closely to watch them play and feed. The lofoten and the vesteralen 300km north of the polar. Whale watching in norway best places and time to see them. We published the first california killer whale catalog in 1997 and now have an updated version with family histories over four generations. Dec 03, 2017 so says tour guide anthony mayer during our briefing weve come to andenes, norway in the middle of january to snorkel with orcas, the apex predators of the sea. One offers liveaboard experiences where you stay on a ship and search for the whales, they do different locations at different times of the year, in blocks of 6. Collecting robust data, building a better understanding of this populations biology and ecology, and putting this knowledge available to management bodies are of crucial importance for conservation purposes and constitute our main objectives. Olav magne stromsholm established the diving centre, stromsholmen sjosportsenter as at the famous atlantic road. This is a worldclass marine experience and one that is truly unique.
Every year from the end of october to medio january, the largest gathering of killing whales in the world take place in. Set sail around the fjords of skjervoy in a rib and spot orca and humpback whales in their natural environment. Orca whale watching with stromsholmen seasportcenter. Download our travel guide travel on a budget tourist information offices climate in fjord. Its such a strong and powerful experience that you cannot miss if you decide to explore. All kinds of whales, truly spectacular and epic landscapes norway just wins at being awesome. One of the best times to see orcas in the icecold waters of norway is between november and january see our safari itinerary for more details. Orcatrip has made it their goal to travel, seeing the world one country at a time.
Orca whales make a smashing comeback after a 70year absence. Killer whale season whale watch trips in april and may 2020. Whale watching norway sperm whales, minkes, orcas watching whales. Youll also have a chance to see the magnificent dancing northern lights. It is a spectacular show, something you will never forget. Orca whales are incredibly intelligent mamals with a huge focus on family members in there pods. Very knowledgable, great to be around, and made the trip fun and exciting. Orca whale watching norway message board tripadvisor. They vanished 70 years ago from kvaloya whale island in english and have been steadily seen each season in the last five years. Jan 11, 2012 we visited norway in december 2010 to see the killer whales and the northern lights. Although orca expeditions in norway are not always successful, we are heading there at exactly the right time of year when the killer whales are following the herring migration.
Join a safari and get close to animals like whales, king crabs, or even the shaggy survivor from the last glacial epoch the musk ox. This is a chain of islands above the arctic circle, only an hours boat trip away from where the continental shelf drops to 3,000 feet depths. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. Wildlife safaris whale watching, musk oxen and eagles. Please consult with the operator directly for the recent price. Im looking to fulfill a lifetime dream of snorkelling with wild orcas in norway and have been in contact with a number of companies with the intention of travelling to norway 201617. Welcome to orca whale watching with stromsholmen seasportcenter.
Tromso is located far north of the arctic circle, during winter there is no sun, all you get is a little bit of brightness between 10am and 2pm, shimmering over the endless mountain ranges. If youve always wanted to witness the humbling sight of humpback and killer whales in the wild then norway, in the fjords to the north of tromso, is one of the best places in the world to do just that. The wild landscapes of north norway abound with natural wonders and this overnight adventure combines two unforgettable experiences. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in norway. The first few strokes of your arms through the water are tentative, yet you become more confident as you. Our whale watching trips take place in lapland, in the arctic. Norway the best tips for whale watching in norway whaletrips. Norway is a very expensive country, and everything you do here will easily get very expensive. Every year in januaryfebruary, the probably largest gathering of killerwhales orca in the world take place in the north west cost of norway, due to. Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway.
Watching northern lights, meeting the whales, dogsledding, snowshoeing, you name it. The gulf stream blesses us with the mildest winter climate in norway. This tour will bring you into an unbelivable scenery of houndreds of orcas and humback whales. We are proud to be able to welcome you to our killer whale safari, by inflatable dinghy or, if you are really ambitious, snorkeling amongst killer whales. We follow the orcas closely to watch them play and feed.
Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. Scott portelli and waterproof expeditions offers great opportunities for whale watching, photography and snorkeling in the crystal clear arctic waters, which is an experience in itself. Our expert team have been running whale trips to norway for a number of years. Every year from the end of october to medio january, the largest gathering of killing whales in the world take place in troms region, far north of norway, due to enormous amounts of herring. This is our second trip to this destination, the first time being in 2004. We are currently finalising details for our 2020 orcas of norway season. In my opinion, these surfers were never in real danger, but they might have suffered some injury if the orcas had been fooled just a. Feb 01, 2018 snorkelling with orca in norway photographer scott portelli showing what its like to snorkel in the icy fjords, on tour with waterproof expeditions. Orcawhale watching trips narvik message board tripadvisor. There is no ice in the fjords and huge schools of norwegian herring are. Orca safari stromsholmen seasportcenter fishing diving. A 9day winter holiday to northern norway including a 7night cruise on a 33berth sailing schooner in search of killer whales, humpback whales and the northern lights.
Lowering yourself into the cold waters of norway, you ready yourself to swim with one of the most powerful predators in the world, the killer whale orca. Whether you book a whale safari in norway in summer or in winter. An overview the real draw in this region for original diving is the chance to snorkel with orcas and killer whales in a remote fjord. Killer whales and whales gather in the norwegian sea to feed together with other species such as pilot whales, fin whales, minky whales, sperm whales and others. Orca expert and marine mammal biologist dr naomi rose agrees. Killer whale holidays best time to see orcas natural. Sometimes as many as 5060 orcas and humpback whales can be observed at the same time. In my opinion, these surfers were never in real danger, but they might have suffered some injury if. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more your arctic experience your arctic experinece starts here. As always big fish expeditions is putting everything together to make this the best opportunity for the orca encounter of a lifetime. Sperm whales can be watched in the lofoten islands. Some of the worlds best snorkeling is in the cool, beautiful waters of norway, where you can swim alongside orcas, humpbacks, and. North norwaywhale safari, aurora borealis by oceanwide. An incredible shipbased safari with the unique opportunity to swim with, and be photographed alongside, killer whales orcas and humpbacks in the wild norwegian waters.
Orca frenzy around fishing vessel in norway youtube. With arctic whale tours, you will experience the incredible wildlife of vesteralen in norway. Swim with killer whales and humpbacks in norway natural world. Winter orca and whale safari in lofoten 2020 viator. Looking to go in the offseason, find globus escape tours by filtering between november and march. Snorkeling with orcas in norway jan 2018 2 spaces left on. Nov 30, 2017 orca scavenging on herring catch dropping out of fishing net.
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