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. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed december 2009 learn how and when to remove this template message. Swim with killer whales and humpbacks in norway natural. Looking to go in the offseason, find globus escape tours by filtering between november and march. 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.
For your holidays to norway, iceland, sweden, denmark, finland, estonia, latvia, lithuania, poland, slovakia or ukraine, you will not need a visa if you have a valid passport from any eu country, australia, canada, usa, japan there are more, so check with us to make sure. The lofoten islands in north norway are within touching distance of the edge of the continental shelf which plunges the depth of the ocean to more than 3000. I would really like to come to norway to snorkelwatch the orca. This is a guide for the country as a whole, indicating good times to plan a holiday, taking into account popular places to visit. Nobody would think of a winter holiday trip to siberia. Navigate forward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Overview of holidays and many observances in norway during the year 2020. Thanks to their epic migrations, phenomenally deep dives, great age and the virtual impossibility of keeping them in captivity there are still many mysteries surrounding these great mammals of the sea. It faces the north atlantic and is famous for its fjords, which are.
Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. But, then the herring left the area for going back to the old feeding area, west and south of the lofoten islands. Orca whales are incredibly intelligent mamals with a huge focus on family members in there pods. This is actually the third time its happened in the same bay. Orca snorkelling in norway, where and when is best. 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. On public holidays most shops and many attractions are closed esp. The real draw in this region for original diving is the chance to snorkel with orcas and killer whales in a remote fjord.
Three weeks ago, i got back from a lifechanging expedition in norway to dive with orcas. Easy to read and honest advice on the best fjords and islands not to be missed on your norway holiday. Orca expert and marine mammal biologist dr naomi rose agrees. Officially known as the kingdom of norway, the majority of this country shares borders with sweden, russia and finland. At times its even more about evading them rather than searching for them.
Sep 26, 2017 orca expert and marine mammal biologist dr naomi rose agrees. Orcas entering the lineup, is that a thing in norway. Killer whale watching in norway responsible travel. Whale watching in norway norway attractions baltic travel. Olav magne stromsholm established the diving centre, stromsholmen sjosportsenter as at the famous atlantic road.
Our expert team have been running whale trips to norway for a number of years. Download our travel guide travel on a budget tourist information offices climate in fjord. Every year from the end of october to medio january, the largest gathering of killing whales in the world take place in. Every year in januaryfebruary, the probably largest gathering of killerwhales orca in the world take place in the north west cost of norway. Orca safari stromsholmen seasportcenter fishing diving.
On 69 north youll usually find vast tundra and endless ice. Apparently, according to the tourist office, the orcas are breeding and feeding up around tromso, so it is not allowed to go snorkelling there happy norway respects the environment with that. 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. The fjords of norway at that time of the year contain many schools of herring which. In my opinion, these surfers were never in real danger, but they might have suffered some injury if the orcas had been. Whale watching is immensely popular in norway, with.
The norwegian fjords just north of troms are, according to skipper extraordinaire, charles wara, probably the best place on the planet to watch killer whales in the wild. 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. Until 2008 the location for the orcas was vestfjorden and tysfjord, south of narvik. Orca watching and northern lights holiday in iceland.
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. Recently, orca whales in northern norway have made an incredible comeback. Whale watching is immensely popular in norway, with many varieties of whales, ranging from the minke whales to orcas to pilot whales, being spotted on a regular basis. Orca whales make a smashing comeback after a 70year. It is a spectacular show, something you will never forget. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the. 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. 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. 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. Very knowledgable, great to be around, and made the trip fun and exciting. I am looking to go to norway next year about november time and want to go on a whale watching tour to see orcas. It happened while a friend of mine was on his sup in 2014 and it happened almost the exact same time last year.
Lowering yourself into the cold waters of norway, you ready yourself to swim with one of the most powerful predators in the. Next steps browse our norway holidays download our free whale guide. Killer whale holidays best time to see orcas natural world safaris. Snorkelling with orca in norway photographer scott portelli showing what its like to snorkel in the icy fjords, on tour with waterproof expeditions. The wild landscapes of north norway abound with natural wonders and this overnight adventure combines two unforgettable experiences. Water sports arent exclusive to warm, tropical destinations. Identifying orcas also called killer whales at the individual level and keeping a. Lofoten adventure offers orca and whale safaris and snorkeling with the orcas from sorkjosen in reisafjord. Killer whales are found in all of the worlds oceans. Some of the worlds best snorkeling is in the cool, beautiful waters of norway, where you can swim alongside orcas, humpbacks, and.
When vast shoals of overwintering herring gather along the coast of west icelands snaefellsnes peninsula, its one of the best places for an unforgettable orca watching experience. Killer whale watching in norway responsible vacation. Orca trips 3 days and 6 days orca expedition trips. An exclusive and incredible safari with the unique opportunity to swim with, and be photographed with, killer whales orcas and humpbacks in the wild norwegian waters. But, then the herring left the area for going back to the old feeding area, west and south of the lofoten islands nowadays. Our norwegian orca expedition includes 5 days of chasing killer whales in the fiords of northern norway and 6 nights accommodation and meals onboard a well equipped liveaboard expedition vessel. A holiday highlight is the opportunity to see beautifulyetdeadly killer.
Several pods of wild orca passing by as we were freediving, including sounds of them communicating. The endless fjords are full of whales and its not unlikely to meet fourty, fifty orcas and twenty, thirty humpbacks during a twohour boat trip. Dec 10, 2017 several pods of wild orca passing by as we were freediving, including sounds of them communicating. Orca whale watching with stromsholmen seasportcenter. If you are an avid fan of whale watching, planning a holiday to the kingdom of norway could be the perfect opportunity to pursue the hobby further.
Snorkeling with orcas in norway jan 2018 2 spaces left on. We follow the orcas closely to watch them play and feed. 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. Collecting robust data, building a better understanding of this. Norwegian orca survey is a non profit organisation dedicated to longterm studying killer whales occurring in the norwegian sea. The norwegian orca id catalogue, run by norwegian orca survey, presents a catalogue of individual killer whales identified in norwegian waters from 2007 to date. 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.
Majestic animals, graceful in the water and willing the interact with humans without posing any threat, it has. Norways coast road is not for speedsters you need to allow time for the. 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. On the north coast of norway whale watching season is at its height through the winter, making it a fantastic time to explore the seas, while the remote location and long nights make it the perfect destination for hunting the aurora borealis. Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to. Explore the landscapes of south and west iceland on this winter flydrive adventure. 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. Orcas are highly social, intelligent and immediately recognizable by their distinctive blackandwhite colouring. Winter orca and whale safari in lofoten 2020 viator. Take a few days on either end of your orca expedition to check out oslo, norways charming and easytogetaround capital city. The crews of all the whale watching boats are very experienced in finding orcas and they are in contact with the fishing boats and ferry operators in the fjord and the system obviously works well as they reported the sightings of the orcas during the week. 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. 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.
Swim with killer whales and humpbacks in norway natural world. Welcome to orca whale watching with stromsholmen seasportcenter. Diving and snorkelling holidays in northern norway. Orcas are easily identified by the tall dorsal fin. 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. Orca whale can live up til 70 years old in the wild and migrate massive distances in search of food and. Orca snorkelling tromso december tromso forum tripadvisor. Orca whale watching norway message board tripadvisor. Orca safari safari in vevang, hustadvika fjord norway. Large amounts of herring gather here, attracting hundreds of whales intent on hunting them. Orca tysfjord has been arranging killer whale safaris since 1990, and is the pioneer in its field. Diving and snorkelling holidays in northern norway original.
Youll also have a chance to see the magnificent dancing northern lights. It faces the north atlantic and is famous for its fjords, which are popular with cruises. Its such a strong and powerful experience that you cannot miss if you decide to explore. We will endeavour to head out on whale watching boat trips every morning if the weather. Orca whales make a smashing comeback after a 70year absence. Whale watching in norway norway attractions baltic. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris. The orca, also known as killer whale, is a member of the dolphin family and belongs to the toothed whales odontoceti that form a suborder of cetaceans.
If you wish to swim with killer whales in norway there are very specific dates of travel available. Hi, i am looking to book my dream holiday and dont really know where to start. Set sail around the fjords of skjervoy in a rib and spot orca. Northern norway is among the best places in the world for winter whale watching. Very knowledgable, great to be around, and made the trip fun. The first few strokes of your arms through the water are tentative, yet you become more confident as you. 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. Plus humpback whales, northern lights, and spectacular landscape. Along with humpback and fin whales, they gather during the month. 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. The northern fjords of norway is perhaps the best region of the world to experience orcas. The project aims at pursuing the longitudinal idstudy initiated by colleagues in norway in 1983.
Orca whale can live up til 70 years old in the wild and migrate massive distances in search of food and mating. Freediving with orcas, tromso norway lonely planet. The fjords of norway at that time of the year contain many schools of herring which the orca. Killer whale holidays best time to see orcas natural. Travel with norwegian holidays and enjoy our big offering and low prices. Jan 02, 2017 so i am taking it extreme for notes from a shark junkies journal this year. Set sail around the fjords of skjervoy in a rib and spot orca and humpback whales in their natural environment. Thanks to their epic migrations, phenomenally deep dives, great age and the virtual impossibility of keeping them in captivity there are still many.
Sometimes as many as 5060 orcas and humpback whales can be observed at the same time. 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. Going to film our entire season of what life is like on the road for a professional shark diverbig animal diver. Can anyone please let me know where is the best place to go on an orca. Every year from the end of october to medio january, the probably largest gathering. A 9day winter holiday to northern norway including a 7night cruise on a 33 berth sailing schooner in search of killer whales, humpback whales and the. Here, you can see how close an orca came to shannon, cruising right underneath his board. Stay in remote countryside hotels, and as the evenings plunge the rugged landscapes. They vanished 70 years ago from kvaloya whale island in english and have been steadily seen each season in the last five years. 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. Based in the peaceful town of grundarfjordur, this smallgroup holiday led by wanderlust award winning guides, puts you in prime position.
Swim with killer whales in iceland or norway or watch them from a ship in canada. Please note that your passport should be valid for at least six months. Stay in remote countryside hotels, and as the evenings plunge the rugged landscapes into darkness, head out in search of the incredible aurora borealis. Can anyone please let me know where is the best place to go on an orca safari. The professional dive centre stromsholmen has been offering an unique mix of thrilling adventures to people from all over the world.
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