Lying in the far north of europe, the seasons vary greatly in norway throughout the year. Experience an amazing midnight sun adventure, and get up close to the north norwegian nature, culture and spectacular wildlife on this guided tour in the troms region. This worldclass whale experience will give you memories that will last a lifetlime. Dec 12, 2014 whale watching by boat around kvaloyvagen near tromso in northern norway with close encounters of humpback whales and killer whales. Arctic adventure norway as invites you on a magnificent whale safari in one of the richest marine environments on earth. For the whale watching, they go out during the twilight hours, it is not pitch dark 24 hours a day. Whale safari in tromso, norway fjord travel norway. Ten days of winter whale watching in tromso, far beyond the arctic circle.
How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. Killer whale watching in norway responsible vacation. We saw many orcas and humpback whales during our 2 hour ride in the rib boat in fjord norway. The eating of whales seems to be a specialist taste not shared by the vast majority of the world, i think in this day and age its largely for moral reasons. Hi, my wife and i will be in tromso the first 2 weeks in july and we want to go whale watching. 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. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the northern lights or visiting impressive bird colonies.
An 3 hour whale watching tour on kattfjord, kvaloya, tromso arctic norway, at december 9th, 20. Even though the space weather was pretty calm, we saw some amazing aurora spanning the sky when crossing mountains to finland where the landscape also completely changes. He did a great job giving us a nightbefore information session, transporting us to the fjord, deciding on the best spots to kayak with the killer whales and humpbacks, getting us up close and personal with the magnificent. Join in on a silent whale watching cruise along tromso onboard the silent hybrid electric ship, providing a 360degree panorama view both outside and inside. Silent whale watching from tromso, norway fjord tours. For further information about the dvd that includes this footage please visit. Whale safari in tromso, norway join an exciting whale safari in tromso on the catamaran ms havcruise, looking for orca and humpback whales in the open sea. Book your tickets online for arctic explorers tromso, tromso. Amazing for the general public and usefull for the researchers. After whale safari, guided tour by bus of the tromso, also known as the paris of the north, the guide will tell about the history of the city and show the sights of tromso, after youll have an entire day free in tromso to explore the city, engage in optional safaris or tours, and enjoy the atmosphere of this prime northern lights. Whale watching in kvaloya through november to january and during the polar night, humpback whales are passing the shores of northern norway.
You can rent a car and drive to skjervoy, or you can do the transfer by boat or bus. Whale watching in tr omso norway with soroya havfiskecruise. Whale watching by boat around kvaloyvagen near tromso in northern norway with close encounters of humpback whales and killer whales. They try to make it comfortable for everybody and the guide was really good. Purpose built for whale watching, the hybridelectric ship gives you a uniqueperspective on the surroundings. It seems like youd be eating a dolphin or an elephant. The marine biologists historically have never seen so many whales as in the last years around the arctic county of troms. Please check the video filmed today, friday, october 14th, by francisco damm i green gold of norway. Can any recommend a whalewatching tour in january accessible from oslo or tromso. The drive from tromso to skjervoy and back is by big bus with 48 guests total, while the orca whale watching by cabin cruiser has a maximum of 9 guests which means that it will be very private and nice.
Increase your chances of seeing whales and seabirds in the wild on this boat tour to whale island from tromso. With arctic explorers, you can expect an adventure holiday with authentic and real experiences. At the end of a tour, guides inform passengers where they can eat whale meat claiming it to be a traditional icelandic dish. Whats worse is that some whale watching operators also support the slaughter. This is whale watching in tr omso, northern norway aboard lady elsie.
As well as organised trips, you may be lucky enough to spot whales while fishing, cruising or even kayaking. From tromso allinclusive whale and seabird safari by. We focus on the north of the country as this is where we can offer the best wildlife experiences. The van, very well driven by odd, was cozy and comfy, and there was a really informative northern lights video shown along the way, as well as the odd fun fact from markus our amazing guide. The island of kvaloy whale island is particularly magical at this time of year, but ensure you are prepared for the cold and a very slow camera under these low light levels and minus conditions. The 37ft charter boat we use is located 10 meters away from the restaurant door. Some highlights from our incredible whale watching tour departing from tromso, norway, with soroya havfiskecruise. Thanks to that, he was called isbjornkongen, polar bear king. Whale watching, the commercial observation of whales and dolphins in their natural. Lady elsie tromso offers sea fishing trips march to september, and whale watching tours from november until the end of january.
Humpback whale outside tromso fram shorts framsenteret. Adventurous travelers can even sign up for special whale watching safaris offering to let you swim with the whales. Where to see whales in northern norway tromso this winter. Before getting on the boat you will be kitted out with thermal suites, hats and gloves. The only difference from our other tours is that you must meet in skjervoy, instead of tromso like on the other whale tours. The drive from tromso to skjervoy and back is by big bus with 48 guests total, while the orcawhale watching by cabin cruiser has a maximum of 9 guests which means that it will be very private and nice. In scandinavia, whale watching is a popular activity, and many travelers choose to go whale watching in norway or iceland. Lady elsie tromso fishing and whale watching in tromso. Kayak tromso provided us with a fantastic kayak tour during our honeymoon to norway, and i would hig. Swim with killer whales in iceland or norway or watch them from a ship in canada.
Midnight sun adventure holiday, travel, tours and cruises. When we encountered this pod, the animals were quite chilled out, the boats began chasing the animals, at times surrounding them on three sides and you can see one boat goi. Whales are rather more emotionally and socially evolved than most creatures. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more your. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin archer vessel explore the glacial fjords on a whale watching tour in tromso. Lady elsie tromso fishing and whale watching in tromso fredrik langes gate 2, 9108 tromso, norway rated 4. Norway is a very expensive country, and everything you do here will easily get very expensive. After the orcawhale watching we will give you sandwiches and drive you back to tromso by bus back in tromso 17. On day two we add fishing in to your arctic experience, everyone can catch the fish of a life time in the arctic. Find out here when and where to go whale watching in the whales natural habitats.
This has provided our whale watching partners in tromso with a challenge. Dec 03, 2016 whale watching in tromso, norway with arctic adventure tours in november 2016. Find out here when and where to go whale watching in. On the way you can take in the frozenlandscapes as it slowly wakes up. Killer whale holidays best time to see orcas natural. When you start your arctic expedition from tromso in norway, you will soon discover that you.
Whale watching in july tromso message board tripadvisor. 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. Get discounted rates on hotel reservations in troms county, norway with. Our motor catamaran lovund express runs quickly, safely and directly from tromso city center to the whale area. One of the most famous sons of tromso is a borderline crazy trapper called henry rudi 18891970, who spent 27 years in the arctic, allegedly killing 7. Whales in north iceland north iceland is a great location to see a variety of whales. We follow the world wide fund for nature guidelines. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and. Tromso is known as the gateway to the arctic, and, as the northern lights dazzle during winter, the midnight sun does during summer. I could not believe how the operators six boats were chasing this pod of orcas which included two calves. Toprated tromso whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours.
Arctic explorers, based in the arctic city of tromso in norway, provide worldclass arctic holidays. The sea is frequently rough and the whales are somewhere else. When i search there is plenty available during the winter but i cant find anything for july. After the orca whale watching we will give you sandwiches and drive you back to tromso by bus back in tromso 17. Hello i am i had found a tour to the kvaloyawhale island which started at 09. I may be wrong, but for excursions from malangen, i believe you commute to tromso. Northern norway is one of the best places to see northern lights and whales. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Whales in north iceland whale watching iceland tours. Whale watching trips are usually run during the spring and summer months but increasingly trips during the autumn and winter are rewarding visitors with numerous sightings of the spectacular orcas. And in tromso there isnt enough light for marine sightseeing at that time of year. I checked many agents that seem many tours closed till end of jan. Search for humpback, killer and fin whales, as well as seals and white tailed eagles, from the exclusivity of a small tour group.
The first few strokes of your arms through the water are tentative, yet you become more confident as you. Whale watching in norway best places and time to see them. It was just an crazy, beautiful and amazing experience, and i have to join a new boat trip soon. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin. The ms havcruise is a very stable and comfortable boat with a warm, homely cozy lounge and ample space on deck. We offer whale watching trips from middle of october until end of february on a daily basis. Also this year, humpback whales come into the fjords outside tromso in northern norway. There are numerous photos of henry rudy after his time as a trapper and a member of the. Killer whale watching in norway responsible travel. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. They have returned to northern norway but instead of gracing the fjords near to tromso, they are further north in the fjords of the skjervoy area which is around 2. Is someone know which company will run whale watching tour on february. Hello all whale lovers the first whales has arrived the coast of the island of kvaloya the whale island, outside tromso. Eyjafjordur, with hauganes in the centre, has had huge success for the past few years in spotting whales and it seems they really enjoy themselves here in our neighbourhood.
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