In the past, our clients have remained close to land, watching and swimming with the whales during their hunts off the coast of tromso. 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. Whale watching in tromso with arctic explorer snowintromso. Swim with killer whales under the northern lights natural world. All kinds of whales, truly spectacular and epic landscapes norway just wins at being awesome. An amazing way to see the surrounding fjords of tromso. Dec 11, 20 an 3 hour whale watching tour on kattfjord, kvaloya, tromso arctic norway, at december 9th, 20. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin archer vessel explore the glacial fjords on a whale watching tour in tromso. Norway is a tough act to follow, no matter the season. Whale watching norway sperm whales, minkes, orcas watching whales.
Whale watching in tromso ethical whale safaris in tromso tromso, norway is the epicenter of winter life in norway when it comes to tourism. Whale watching in norway best places and time to see them. 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. Nov 28, 2016 some highlights from our incredible whale watching tour departing from tromso, norway, with soroya havfiskecruise. Humpback, minky and orca are occasionally seen around senja, lyngen and kvaenangen areas but springer whales, porpoises and dolphins are commonly seen. Adventurous travelers can even sign up for special whale watching safaris offering to let you swim with the whales. This map of the island of tromso was especially useful for me because it shows the best places to see the northern lights. Toprated tromso whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours.
There are numerous photos of henry rudy after his time as a trapper and a member of the. Accessible travel guide to tromso, norway travel breathe. The town is still asleep and theres no one around except for a. Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. The ultimate whale watching rib tour tromso norway visit norway. Some still continue the practice in the modern day. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and. 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. When you start your arctic expedition from tromso in norway, you will soon discover that you. Tromso, it also an important harbour for tours going northwards to see whales in hot spots like skjervoy 20172018. With a location at nearly 70 north, and between fjords, mountain peaks, and islands, it is a prime starting point for your arctic adventure. Whale watching from tromso december 20 northern norway.
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. The arctic hunting boom introduction and summary what was the arctic hunting boom. With arctic explorers, you can expect an adventure holiday with authentic and real experiences. This year, the goal is to kill 999 minke whales, which is. 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.
Find out what attracts killer whales to norway, whats the best time of year to watch whales and what you can. 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. Initially, i had zeroed down on tromso with arctic sea cruises but have just learnt that they are closing down. I badly, desperately want to do a whale watching trip while i am there. Wildlife safaris in norway will bring you eye to eye with a myriad of unique creatures in their natural habitat. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris. Can anyone please let me know where is the best place to go on an orca safari. Arctic explorers, based in the arctic city of tromso in norway, provide worldclass arctic holidays. 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. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more your. Someone in another point mentioned the statistic as a defense of japanese whaling, ie norway is worse because they kill more whales.
Where to see whales in northern norway tromso this winter. On the way you can take in the breathtaking views of frozen landscapes in comfortable, panoramic lounges. Whale safari in tromso, norway fjord travel norway. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world. And to add to the perfect atmosphere, apart from the whales, there are numerous. Norway is a very expensive country, and everything you do here will easily get very expensive. 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. Whale watching october tromso message board tripadvisor. Find out here when and where to go whale watching in. It seems that tromso was a key port in this trade but.
My bedroom walls were covered in whale posters and my bookshelf was filled with whale books. Our first experience tromso, norway was unbelievable. I wonder if there will be a good chance to see any whales. Search for humpback, killer and fin whales, as well as seals and white tailed eagles, from the exclusivity of a small tour group. Whale watching in norway norway attractions baltic travel. When you start your arctic expedition from tromso in norway, you will soon discover that you follow in the footsteps. I am going to tromso in february and notice that explore the arctic are doing tours from lauklines up to february. The city is situated in the middle of the auroral oval, the area with the highest probability of seeing the northern lights.
Whether you book a whale safari in norway in summer or in winter. Download 90 tromso whale stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. 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. Whale watching in tromso, norway encounters at sea nordic. 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. Set sail around the fjords of skjervoy in a rib and spot orca and humpback whales in their natural environment. Lying in the far north of europe, the seasons vary greatly in norway throughout the year. Ill share the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway that you should definitely use.
Norway is about to begin controversial whale hunt the dodo. Walsafari in tromso, norwegen fjord tours norway travel. This has provided our whale watching partners in tromso with a challenge. Wildlife safaris whale watching, musk oxen and eagles. Hello all, i have a trip booked to tromso in early december for my 30th birthday. Find out here when and where to go whale watching in the whales natural habitats.
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. When i heard about the empty fact that norway kills more whales etc it didnt occur to me that it would be for an export market. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin. 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. Whale watching on brim explorer tromso departing tromso in the morning, we head out to where the whales are in time to enjoy the short hours of daylight. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. Whale watching norway sperm whales, minkes, orcas watching. We focus on the north of the country as this is where we can offer the best wildlife experiences. Ten days of winter whale watching in tromso, far beyond the arctic circle. 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. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in norway. As lonely planet puts it, norway is the last refuge for some of europes most intriguing.
When we encountered this pod, the animals were quite. 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. As you travel, keep your eyes out for other wildlife including seals, porpoises, and eagles, and hear fascinating tales about norways natural marine environment from your captain. Ever since i was a little girl ive loved marine mammals, especially whales. It is very cloudy in tromso, and in general on the west coast of norway. Silent whale watching from tromso, norway fjord tours. Guidelines for whale watching in tromso the recent rapid increase in boat numbers, and inwater activities as well as potential further increase next season, has led to many requests for guidelines from both communities and operators. Midnight sun adventure holiday, travel, tours and cruises. 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. This is exactly what norway plans to start doing this april, when the country commences its annual whale hunt in the arctic. Whale watching in norway best places and time to see. The lofoten and the vesteralen 300km north of the polar. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the northern lights or visiting impressive bird colonies. Accessible travel guide to tromso, norway travel breathe repeat.
Killer whale watching in norway responsible travel. The tourist map of tromso below is the perfect tool to help you find the main tourist attractions of this beautiful city in the arctic. Short video from near vengsoya island, norway taken from a whale watching boat i was on last week. And in tromso there isnt enough light for marine sightseeing at that time of year. 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. In scandinavia, whale watching is a popular activity, and many travelers choose to go whale watching in norway or iceland. 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. 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. Northern norway is one of the best places to see northern lights and whales. This year, the goal is to kill 999 minke whales, which is higher than last years quota of 880. Northern lights visit norway official travel guide to norway. Whaling in norway involves subsidized hunting of minke whales for use as animal and human food in norway and for export to japan. Home to the northern lights and the midnight sun, tromso, norway is the gateway to the arctic.
Hello does anyone know if there is any whale watching in bergen in december if so which companieswhats the best ways to book them any suggestions on goood day trips to see in december ie. The wild landscapes of north norway abound with natural wonders and this overnight adventure combines two unforgettable experiences. I have seen that some companies specify novemberjanuary. I could not believe how the operators six boats were chasing this pod of orcas which included two calves. I have a northern lights tour in mind plus huskiereindeer sledding however i would also like to book a whale watching trip as the best time to see them coincides with my trip. I note that most trips seem to stop at the end of january. Tromso s got nature, culture, art, and nightlife all wrapped up in one pretty literally package. Once in the area, we will take our time to search for orcas, humpback whales and many other species and. Hotel is within walking distance of the polar museum, located on the waterfront in the historic skansen area. Guidelines for whale watching in tromso norway visit. The only difference from our other tours is that you must meet in skjervoy, instead of tromso like on the other whale tours. I am looking to go to norway next year about november time and want to go on a whale watching tour to see orcas. You can rent a car and drive to skjervoy, or you can do the transfer by boat or bus. Whale watching february tromso message board tripadvisor.
This beautiful coastal region fringed with fjords, glaciers and arctic mountain scenery is a pristine whale watching setting. The tromso and norwegian sealing and whaling industries. Book your tickets online for arctic explorers tromso, tromso. Wild seas adventures give travellers a onceinalifetime whale watching experience while simultaneously supporting conservation efforts in norway. Tromsos got nature, culture, art, and nightlife all wrapped up in one pretty literally package. The weather changed every hour but the crew was well equipped. Our expert team have been running whale trips to norway for a number of years. Many people flock to this part of norway to view the northern lights, make friends with a reindeer. Whale watching in norway norway attractions baltic. It was just an crazy, beautiful and amazing experience, and i have to join a new boat trip soon. Kayak tromso provided us with a fantastic kayak tour during our honeymoon to norway, and i would hig. Please check the video filmed today, friday, october 14th, by francisco damm i green gold of norway. The polar nights are here and the grey halflight of midmorning blends with the white and ice of the surrounding landscape and the deep grey of the water. I have a northern lights tour in mind plus huskiereindeer sledding however i would also like to book a whale watching trip as the best time to see them coincides.
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