I am hoping to go for a week and spend a couple of nights in oslo and then travel north to tromso and hopefully see whales and the aurora. And to add to the perfect atmosphere, apart from the whales, there are numerous. The museums original building from 1917 houses a zoological exhibition with stuffed animals from the polar regions. 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. And in tromso there isnt enough light for marine sightseeing at that time of year. We focus on the north of the country as this is where we can offer the best wildlife experiences. Whales, fjord and northern lights expedition up norway.
Hi there, im planning a solo travel to tromso in earlymid october, between the other things i would like to take a whale watching cruise, is october a good season to see the whales. On day two we add fishing in to your arctic experience, everyone can catch the fish of a life time in the arctic. A whole industry of whale watching safaris and boat trips have. If you wonder if your skill set i sufficient, please take contact with us. What to do in tromso a complete guide to tromso, norway. You should also download the free app called troms reise where you can. Arctic panorama lodge northern lights winter short break. Whale watching on a catamaran from tromso 2020 viator. The main attraction is the large model of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling. In november 1992 he heard the call of the great outdoors and decided to go to the south pole alone and without any preparations, covering a distance of 1400 kilometers in 50 days on skis without any contact to anybody and a slightly frozen nose somewhere along the way. During the christmas period tromso becomes fairytalelike beautiful with all those lights and festive mood.
Hi, i am planning a visit to norway for later in the year and i need some advice for when to travel. The 37ft charter boat we use is located 10 meters away from the restaurant door. In 2016 there was whales in the tromso fjords until midfebruary, and in 2017 they left 3 weeks earlier so, its looks they arrive earlier and leaves earlier from year to year, and the scientist are now talking about that maybe this season is the last year for the whales around tromso, since they continue further north. I have seen that some companies specify novemberjanuary.
Some still continue the practice in the modern day. I have read that there is a decent amount of twilight, but is it enough to. October or november whale watching tromso message board. Wild seas adventures give travellers a onceinalifetime whale watching experience while simultaneously supporting conservation efforts in norway. 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.
Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin. Adventures, ethical nature viewing 0 the polar night, 12th december 20. 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. Tromso is situated about 350 km from the arctic circle, and is the largest city in northern norway.
Arctic explorers, based in the arctic city of tromso in norway, provide worldclass arctic holidays. Killer whale watching in norway responsible travel. Humpback, minky and orca are occasionally seen around senja, lyngen and kvaenangen areas but springer whales, porpoises and dolphins are commonly seen. Between may and september, blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales. Snorkeling with orcas in norway jan 2018 2 spaces left on. Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. Join an exciting whale safari in tromso on the catamaran ms havcruise, looking for orca and humpback whales in the open sea the ms havcruise is a very stable and comfortable boat with a warm, homely cozy lounge and ample space on deck. We have been wanting to visit norway for many years and are both very excited. We saw many orcas and humpback whales during our 2 hour ride in the rib boat in fjord norway.
Your island location offers the perfect opportunity for todays whale safari. After the orcawhale watching we will give you sandwiches and drive you back to tromso by bus back in tromso 17. In scandinavia, whale watching is a popular activity, and many travelers choose to go whale watching in norway or iceland. Whats worse is that some whale watching operators also support the slaughter. Whale safari in tromso, norway fjord travel norway.
Tromsowhale safari included after breakfast, at 08. I know nothing is guaranteed but just trying to choose a good time to. Whale watching in norway best places and time to see. The fjords outside tromso became a whale and dolphin hot spot during the herring.
Norway is a tough act to follow, no matter the season. Home to the northern lights and the midnight sun, tromso, norway is the gateway to the arctic. Find out what attracts killer whales to norway, whats the best time of year to watch whales and what you can. The city of tromso is one of the most enchanting places in the arctic circle. Lying in the far north of europe, the seasons vary greatly in norway throughout the year. We will search for whales in some of our most beautiful fjords. In late fall, the herring migrates into the fjords to overwinter in the region. This is whale watching in tromso, northern norway aboard lady elsie. Whale watching in tromso, norway encounters at sea nordic. We offer kayak day trips during the whale season from november until mid january for sea kayakers with experience. Arctic hunting took off in the early 1800s and was stimulated by the growing urbanisation of europe and increasing demand for whale and seal oilfat for a wide range of uses. Northern lights hunts, wildlife fjord safari and sightseeing on scenic route senja.
We offer whale watching trips from middle of october until end of february on a daily basis. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the. Between november and january, the fjords around tromso are home to orcas and humpbacks and you can go on whale safari to see them. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin archer vessel explore the glacial fjords on a whale watching tour in tromso. Norway the best tips for whale watching in norway whaletrips. Based on this last winter is there a better time to visit. Whale watching tromso end of october with a child tromso forum. Whale watching norway sperm whales, minkes, orcas watching. Whale watching in norway norway attractions baltic. I am looking to go to norway next year about november time and want to go on a whale watching tour to see orcas. My fiancee and i are travelling to tromso at the start of november.
The whales currently stick to the area around skjervoy in winter, but whale watching. The arctic hunting boom introduction and summary what was the arctic hunting boom. Whaling in norway involves subsidized hunting of minke whales for use as animal and human food in norway and for export to japan. To get a view from the water of this magnificent setting and the local wildlife which includes orca and humpback whales, from. Toprated tromso whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Arctic adventure norway as invites you on a magnificent whale safari in one of the richest marine environments on earth. All kinds of whales, truly spectacular and epic landscapes norway just wins at being awesome. In a small group of no more than 11 people, travel out to sea on a luxury catamaran and soak up the majestic arctic landscape, filled with fjords and mountains, while. Killer whale watching in norway responsible vacation. This trip is for anyone interested in orcas, humpback whales, white tailed eagles, arctic winter, northern lights, moose and spectacular landscape. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world. Accessible travel guide to tromso, norway travel breathe. Please check the video filmed today, friday, october 14th, by francisco damm i green gold of norway.
At the end of a tour, guides inform passengers where they can eat whale meat claiming it to be a traditional icelandic dish. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris. With arctic explorers, you can expect an adventure holiday with authentic and real experiences. Whale hunting has been a part of norwegian coastal culture for centuries, and commercial operations targeting the minke whale have occurred since the early 20th century. The only difference from our other tours is that you must meet in skjervoy, instead of tromso like on the other whale tours. 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. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in.
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. We visited tromso for the first time at the end of august, and were wowed not only by the natural attractions in the region but also by the city itself. Purpose built for whale watching, the hybridelectric ship gives you a uniqueperspective on the surroundings. Our whale watching tours run from tromso, norway, between early november until late january.
On the shores of grotfjord making the most of the few daylight hours what is known as the blue light, i stood bracing myself in anticipation of seeing humpback whales for the first time. The sea is frequently rough and the whales are somewhere else. This has provided our whale watching partners in tromso with a challenge. We follow the world wide fund for nature guidelines. Norway is a very expensive country, and everything you do here will easily get very expensive. Sperm whales are best spotted between june and august, occasionally also. Orcas and humpback whales have already arrived in skjervoy. Breakfast and another day for relaxation and adventure. Search for humpback, killer and fin whales, as well as seals and white tailed eagles, from the exclusivity of a small tour group. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more your.
Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the northern lights or visiting impressive bird colonies. However, these days cameras are replacing harpoons. We plan to do a northern lights trip one evening but can anyone else suggest some mustdo. Adventurous travelers can even sign up for special whale watching safaris offering to let you swim with the whales. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and. Me, i prefer playing table tennis at district league level instead. No wonder it is one of the best places to go on a winter holiday. 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. Many whale safaris seem to begin 1st november we are staying in tromso 26th30th october but some companies say it depends on the whales and season. Tromsos got nature, culture, art, and nightlife all wrapped up in one pretty literally package.
Spend christmas in tromso the most nordiclike city in. The high concentration of fish attracts a variety of whale species that gather here to feed from november to march. Whether you book a whale safari in norway in summer or in winter. Before getting on the boat you will be kitted out with thermal suites, hats and gloves. The catamaran takes only 12 passengers and as the crew lives on board the vessel during the winter season, you will definitely feel at home. Hi, i visited tromso in jan 2017 and was fortunate enough to see a large number of killer whales.
Find out here when and where to go whale watching in. Where to see whales in northern norway tromso this winter. It was the rapid exploitation of seal, whale and arctic and subarctic fisheries. When you start your arctic expedition from tromso in norway, you will soon discover that you. Northern norway offers some of the best whale watching opportunities in northern europe.
Since the sun does not rise during that time of year, is it worth going on a whale watching excursion. Whale watching october tromso message board tripadvisor. The ultimate travel guide to tromso, northern norway, with everything you. Marine ecotourism is a huge opportunity for coastal communities, but only if its sustainable.
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