I am looking to go to norway next year about november time and want to go on a whale watching tour to see orcas. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more. Whale watching in december tromso forum tripadvisor. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. 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. This is whale watching in tromso, northern norway aboard lady elsie. When i search there is plenty available during the winter but i cant find anything for july.
Hi, my husband and i have booked 4 nights in tromso in december. Arctic adventure norway as invites you on a magnificent whale safari in one of the richest marine environments on earth. Whale watching in norway norway attractions baltic travel. Tromso museum whale watching norway wild seas northern. One of our plans was to do a whale watching excursion. Can anyone please let me know where is the best place to go on an orca safari. Sperm whales are best spotted between june and august, occasionally also pilot whales, minke whales and various dolphins show up. 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.
Sperm whales are characterized by their light grey color, white waxy film that covers their heads, a thick body that tapers at. Temperatures are usually cooler on the water, even during peak summer months and particularly during morning hours. At tromso museum you will find exhibitions that provide insight in north norwegian culture and nature. The sea is frequently rough and the whales are somewhere else.
They try to make it comfortable for everybody and the guide was really good. To me, this feels like a really small dawn that lasts for months until the sun is in the sky all day long in summer. Killer whales have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey. Seattle whale watching guide 2019 clipper vacations. This beautiful coastal region fringed with fjords, glaciers and arctic mountain scenery is a pristine whale watching setting. Feb 15, 2018 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.
Tromso visitors in norway boat trips, nordic visit tromso. Whale browser is a highly customizable internet browser whose enhanced abilities separate it from various other similar clients that are based on chromium engine. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in. I may be wrong, but for excursions from malangen, i believe you commute to tromso. Whale watching in tromso, norway encounters at sea. 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. In andenes you can also find a very good and informative whale centre with life size models. The humpback whale is found in oceans around the world but tends to stay in polar waters in the summer where they feed, and then migrate to more tropical waters in the winter. We hope this website will be a good inspiration for. Arctic panorama lodge northern lights winter short break in. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin archer vessel explore the glacial fjords on a whale watching tour in tromso. Whale watching in tromso is not to be missed and something that if you ever visit, must be experienced. Whale watching october tromso message board tripadvisor.
The killer whale or orca orcinus orca is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the largest member. 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. Formerly known as sex whales tal rochman began poking the edges of the electronic music underground at the tender age of 15 from his home in israel as the artist sex whales. The whale is an albino sperm whale, considered by melville to be the largest type of whale, and is partly based on the historically attested bull whale mocha dick. At the moment the whales are located further north near skjervoy and are not in great numbers in the tromso area.
Hi, my wife and i will be in tromso the first 2 weeks in july and we want to go whale watching. Finback whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and other whales may also be viewed during this time. And in tromso there isnt enough light for marine sightseeing at that time of year. With adults reaching near 67 feet in length, the sperm whale is the largest toothed whale, the largest living toothed animal, and has the largest brain of any animal. We drove from tromso to whale island before getting changed into our layers of clothing thermal suit and a floatation survival suit before the short drive to the boats. Island packers cruises cruising the california channel islands for education, recreation and research since 1968.
Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. Short video from near vengsoya island, norway taken from a whale watching boat i was on last week. On the way you can take in the frozenlandscapes as it slowly wakes up. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the northern lights or visiting impressive bird colonies. Organised on the local community level and regulated by national legislation, the faroese whale drive has over the years successfully adapted to modern standards of resource management and animal welfare. Inside we hear excited chatter in swedish, french, italian, english and german. Normally in tromso we have around minus 5 degrees celcius in the winter. The following whale watching tours are currently available and bookable online. 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. Both humpback whales and orcas find their way into the norwegian fjords searching for herring during the winter, creating the perfect opportunity to go whale watching. Bird watching in norway is an offer for those who dont want to waste any time searching for the best birding sites and experiences.
The humpback is characterized by its tapered head and unusually long pectoral fins. This worldclass whale experience will give you memories that will last a lifetlime. The warm summer months are ideal for whale watching, especially june august. Climate we are located in the arctic, so many believe it is very cold here. The lofoten and the vesteralen 300km north of the polar circle are two chains of islands with stunning landscapes, overlapping each other. Killer whale watching in norway responsible vacation.
In the summer of 2014, i saw the minke whale feeding off the coast. Ten days high above the arctic circle, watching whales and northern lights. When seeking out the magnificent creatures that call the pacific ocean home, it is important to bring along the proper gear. Whale watching in the midnight sun holidays 20202021. Northern norway is one of the best places to see northern lights and whales. At times, the dolphins surrounded the adventure hornblower as they leapt nearby and rode the bow. For such rare occasions, we have our whale guarantee. Ten days of winter whale watching in tromso, far beyond the arctic circle. Bundled into a van, layered up to the eyeballs, myself and a few others begin our aurora exploration. Could anyone advise whether this is worth while at this time of year, bearing in mind the limited light. Bird watching holidays norway, birdwatching tours, bird. I could not believe how the operators six boats were chasing this pod of orcas which included two calves.
Whale skeletons will be displayed, which by their immense size alone are fantastic and beautiful to behold. You can rent a car and drive to skjervoy, or you can do the transfer by boat or bus. One beautiful november morning last year, i embarked on a. Built from the ground up to be intuitive and fast, most notable and unique features of the browser are the ability to view two webpages simultaneously in a single tab, access sidebar with many useful tools for more streamlined. We got to see the humpback whales up close and personal too close at one point when a whale hit the side of our boat. We missed the chance to book london tromso direct, but the stop in oslo became part of the trip.
Tromso whale safari northern norway whale excursion. Whale watching in july tromso message board tripadvisor. Visible tail fluke and spout if you see a whale off the oregon coast, odds are good that its a gray whale. A boat by the company arctic expedition with two decks that cruises the barents sea around svalbard in summer and brings tourists to go whale watching in tromso in winter. 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. Can any recommend a whalewatching tour in january accessible from oslo or tromso. Summer cruises between the months of may and august also offer glimpses of minke and fin whales. We focus on the most interesting whales to watch, the best countries to meet them and the perfect time to go there. We have selected whale safari tour experiences for those who prefer a luxury small group tour and one tour for those that prefer a bigger boat and a lower price. Whale safari in tromso, norway fjord travel norway. Blue whale migration springsummer 2019 the official. The characteristically faroese form of whaling, known in faroese as grind, was once common around the north atlantic. About 50% of all norwegian summer whale watching tours start from andenes and its little neighboring town of sto.
Best spot for whale watching and northern lights for your. The ms havcruise is a very stable and comfortable boat with a warm, homely cozy lounge and ample space on deck. In the unlikely event that we would not be able to see any cetaceans includes all whale and dolphin species, passengers can join another available whale safari, free of charge. Whale watching in iceland was established in 1995 and became one of the highlights for tourists visiting the country. Blue whale migration springsummer 2019 see the largest living creature on earth. However, im now thinking it might be better to go to the lofoten islands instead of tromso and i was hoping i could get some opinions. An eightday tailormade holiday taking in the best of northern norways wonderful arctic summer landscapes and wildlife. Codas are stereotyped patterns of click sounds that appear to function in the social communication of sperm whales. We boarded the boat the aurora explorer, just before sunrise, which being tromso was about 10am. 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.
Whales, whale watching and whaling in the faroe islands. Summer whale watching cruising the california channel islands for education, recreation and research since 1968. Rudyard kiplings just so stories includes the story of how the whale got in his throat. Our first experience tromso, norway was unbelievable. From there, my original plan was to fly to tromso, spend a couple of days there, and then bus down to narvik and then make my way by train into sweden. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Weather in the pacific northwest varies greatly by season. Apart from the famous sperm whales, one can also spot orcas, humpback whales, giant sperm whales, and porpoises in these waters from time to time.
However, as our product is based on the nature, it does sometimes happen that we do not succeed. Each cruise was filled with thousands of playful dolphins, mostly common dolphins, but also pacific offshore bottlenose dolphins. Theres nothing more spectacular than seeing orcas and humpbacks splashing around in their natural habitat, as our scandinavia travel specialist, kim, discovered while on a whale watching tour in tromso. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. During the springsummer is the blue whale migration, several hundred blue whales migrate into southern california waters to feed on huge quantities of krill. Passengers could be watching orcas on one side of the boat, humpbacks on the other side, and a massive tidewater glacier in the backdrop. It never gets dark during summer and northern lights illuminate the sky in winter both being perfect conditions for a whale watching trip. The only difference from our other tours is that you must meet in skjervoy, instead of tromso like on the other whale tours. Purpose built for whale watching, the hybridelectric ship gives you a uniqueperspective on the surroundings. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris. The whale will be filled with authentic fascinating artifacts. This is the reason for the huge amount of whales visiting this specific area they love herring. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in norway.
It was a big boat, with plenty of seating housed inside to. 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. We follow the world wide fund for nature guidelines. With we try to inspire and give you the best information about whale watching. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin. Minke whales are usually solitary animals, sometimes seen in pairs or small pods and can be very elusive and hard to follow especially when feeding, and on this occasion, it was no different. Norway tromso city center, gopro norvege tromso centre ville, gopro duration. In winter months, the whales survive off of their fat supplies. Whale watching in kenai fjords national park is like no place else, says kirsten mcneil of major marine tours. Search for humpback, killer and fin whales, as well as seals and white tailed eagles, from the exclusivity of a small tour group.
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. Science is presented in many forms and you can meet researchers in lectures and debates. Our guide, and driver, dan is brilliant and has told us hell drive for as long as it takes in order to find the lights were told to bring our passports in case we end up in finland, so we know were on a mission tonight. We focus on the north of the country as this is where we can offer the best wildlife experiences. Whale browser download 2020 latest for windows 10, 8, 7. Tromso is on appr 69 degrees latitude, so our location is perfect. As well as organised trips, you may be lucky enough to spot whales while fishing, cruising or even kayaking.
Booking seats for all flights and information about airport baggage handling in oslo. For the whale watching, they go out during the twilight hours, it is not pitch dark 24 hours a day. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance. Where to see whales in northern norway tromso this winter. Once there you still have the whale safari, but the overall excursion time will be about 7 hours in total, returning back to tromso at 4pm. The museums original building from 1917 houses a zoological exhibition with stuffed animals from the polar regions.
To be able to make the most of the whale watching opportunities in the region, it is advisable to plan a trip in between may and september. 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. 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. The main attraction is the large model of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling. Some feed exclusively on fish, while others hunt marine mammals such as seals and dolphins. Watching these gentle and intelligent giants use their wit to outsmart the fish is an experience of a lifetime. We booked our whale watching trip with tromso safari and were not disappointed. Tromso, with virtually guaranteed whale sightings and huge scope for.
We began our summer whale watching and dolphin watching season with sunny skies, calm seas, and a sampling of baleen whales. We offer whale watching trips from middle of october until end of february on a daily ba. The catamaran can travel to this area but the journey time is approximately 2. The heart of a whale is so enormous, that it is hard to comprehend, and the eyes are both repulsive and appealing at the same time. Experience norwegian birdlife on guided birdwatching tours, bird watching cruises and daytrips from several of norways major cities. The best summer whale watching tours travel channel. Lying in the far north of europe, the seasons vary greatly in norway throughout the year. Orcas and humpback whales arrive to spend time hunting and eating herring. This has provided our whale watching partners in tromso with a challenge.
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