The ms havcruise is a very stable and comfortable boat with a warm, homely cozy lounge and ample space on deck. I wasnt going to pass up the opportunity to be in the iconic northern norwegian fjordlands and to see several varieties of whale. At a glance embark on a sixday trip to norway, beginning and ending in the lively and vibrant city tromso with three nights in mefjordvaer. Can anyone please let me know where is the best place to go on an orca safari. The second biggest island of norway is located 50 kilometers south of tromso. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more. Then its time to move on to one of the surrounding islands. Whale watching norway sperm whales, minkes, orcas watching. The whale tour was cancelled but he gave us the option to stay overnight in the lavvo or go on the snow mobile. The best way how to get to know bergen and its attractions, learn about the norwegian history and culture. 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.
Spotting huge whales is big business in northern norway. When i did a drive in the fjords summer 20, then i thought i could cover much more than i did on a cycle trip back in 1992, with up to 180 km per day, but i ended up with a drive on 220. It never gets dark during summer and northern lights illuminate the sky in winter both being perfect conditions for a whale watching trip. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. Investigating whales and dolphins of the norwegian arctic. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site.
Norway and japan also do so, as do a few smaller populations. Tromso is known as the gateway to the arctic, and, as the northern lights dazzle during winter, the midnight sun does during summer. Zoologists say dead whale in norway full of plastic bags. In contrast to tromso, senja or tysfjord things have been stable here for decades in andenes its not about the herring, its about the sperm whales.
Initially, i had zeroed down on tromso with arctic sea cruises but have just learnt that they are closing down. Ever since i was a little girl ive loved marine mammals, especially whales. By the mid1930s, norway dominated the global whaling industry, taking more than half of all whales killed and producing a large share of the worlds. Midnight sun adventure holiday, travel, tours and cruises.
Several protected islands are excellent destinations for birdwatchers, like the vega archipelago in northern norway or runde in the west. Jun 21, 2012 orcas seen on our whale watching trip from sto, norway june 21, 2011. Whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us norway. Visit norway, take a whale watching vacation to norway, and enjoy a whale watching trip in norway.
This is why we keep our group size to a maximum of six persons so we can provide high service to our customers. This is exactly what norway plans to start doing this april, when the country commences its annual whale hunt in the arctic. Our whale watching trips take place in lapland, in the arctic. 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. Just west of sweden, norway is a very large area in northern europe. Some still continue the practice in the modern day.
Wildlife safaris whale watching, musk oxen and eagles visit norway. Our main objective on the trip was to be to get in. Our whale watching tours run from tromso, norway, between midnovember until midjanuary. Two bodies of salt water, the norwegian sea and the north sea, border it. Whale watching hurtigruten land excursion whale watching experience more of the beautiful wildlife that exists in the waters off of the norwegian coast in this trip to spot local whales. If you prefer an organized trip, you could join a wildlife safari. We focus on the north of the country as this is where we can offer the best wildlife experiences. Lying in the far north of europe, the seasons vary greatly in norway throughout the year.
This is a short clip of one of the amazing moments that happened during our recent trip to norway. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. This worldfamous, beautiful and friendly orca actually chose norway after he was set free, and he stayed around our fjords a couple of years, until he sadly died from pneumonia in 2003. Whaling in norway involves subsidized hunting of minke whales for use as animal and human food in norway and for export to japan. From the small, but lively fishing village of sto, we set out to the sea. Find out here when and where to go whale watching in the whales natural habitats. Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. The most favourite is an approximately fourhour tour beginning in the town centre and continuing to troldhaugen, the house of the compo ser edvard grieg, to the stave church fantoft and to the open air museum gamle bergen. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris. With its stunning fjords and its gateway to the arctic, norway offers unique whale watching opportunities for visitors year. We will search for whales in some of our most beautiful fjords, eat good food, and enjoy the great outdoors, while the whales often are swimming right next to us.
If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, or visit the project page, where you can join the project andor contribute to the discussion. This article is part of wikiproject norway, an attempt to better organize information in articles related to norway. If you love seeing whales but are skeptical of whale watching boat tours, norway s next major attraction will be right up your alley. Spotting whales in artic norway proves elusive this expedition is based in andenes, which is supporting a growing whale watching industry. Ill share the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway that you should definitely use. Swim with killer whales and humpbacks in norway natural. Whale watching walbebeoachtung in tromso norwaynorwegen by reisevideo duration. 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. These giants of the ocean visit the norwegian coast every year, showing off for tourists and locals alike. This light alone is worth a trip to northern norway in winter.
Norway in winter visiting the whales of northern norway. 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. Whale watching holiday in the lofoten islands 45 our short stop off in oslo gave us chance to hop on a boat for the quick but scenic ride to the fabulous fram museum which set us up well for the rest of our trip. This year, the goal is to kill 999 minke whales, which is higher than last years quota of 880. Whale safari in tromso, norway fjord travel norway. Youll also have a chance to see the magnificent dancing northern lights. I badly, desperately want to do a whale watching trip while i am there. Norway is about to begin controversial whale hunt the dodo. But animal welfare advocates argue that norways whale hunts are inhumane. Meet your guide in tromso and travel to a nearby port depending on local knowledge about the whales location. This country is about to start killing whales again.
Wildlife safaris whale watching, musk oxen and eagles. These animal safaris will bring you near creatures such as whales, the longhaired musk oxen, or the king crabs near the russian border. Whale watching hurtigruten land excursion fjord travel norway. Wild seas offers exclusive whale research safaris and allows you to get up close and personal with these impressive animals. Visit the kingdom of whales in the kingdom of norway.
We were shown how to take photos of the northern lights, which aided us to take some amazing photos. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. This is an optional land excursion which you can only book on board your hurtigruten cruise no advance booking available. 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. Whale watching experience more of the beautiful wildlife that exists in the waters off of the norwegian coast in this trip to spot local whales. An incredible shipbased safari with the unique opportunity to swim with, and be photographed alongside, killer whales orcas and humpbacks in the wild norwegian waters. Our expert team have been running whale trips to norway for a number of years. The other half of whale tours from norway are offered in winter in the fjords of the lofoten and vesteralen. Orcas seen on our whale watching trip from sto, norway june. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and. When visiting the oslo area, expedia can provide you with extensive whale beach information, as well as great savings on nearby hotels and flights. 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. Think snowy mountains shooting straight up out of the sea. When i did a drive in the fjords summer 20, then i thought i could cover much more than i did on a cycle trip back in 1992, with up to 180 km per day, but i ended up with a drive on 220 250 km per day.
My bedroom walls were covered in whale posters and my bookshelf was filled with whale books. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in. Wild seas adventures give travellers a onceinalifetime whale watching experience while simultaneously supporting conservation efforts in norway. The lofoten islands are a chain of islands above the arctic circle. With arctic whale tours, you will experience the incredible wildlife of vesteralen in norway. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the northern lights or visiting impressive bird colonies. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in norway. Spot orcas, humpbacks and wildlife such as seals and sea eagles on this 5hour lapland whalewatching tour from tromso. Swim with killer whales and humpbacks in norway natural world. Wildlife safaris in norway will bring you eye to eye with a myriad of unique creatures in their natural habitat. 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. Just six nautical miles offshore a onehour boat trip the continental shelf drops away to depths of 3,000 feet. A winter trip to the fjords of andenes, senja and skjervoy.
Diving in norway shipwrecks, killer whales, and fjords. We are located in the village of sto on langoya, from where we arrange sea safaris. Norway is rich in spectacular natural scenery, such as fjords formed by mountains that plunge into cold blue waters. In scandinavia, whale watching is a popular activity, and many travelers choose to go whale watching in norway or iceland.
Our main aim for your trip is to make sure you have encounters with orca. Silent whale watching on a state of the art electric catamaran. Norway the best tips for whale watching in norway whaletrips. The lofoten and the vesteralen 300km north of the polar circle are two chains of islands with stunning landscapes, overlapping each other. Our main aim for your trip is to make sure you have encounters with orca whales and humpback whales either from the shore or. Killer whale watching in norway responsible vacation.
When the harpoon hits the whale, it embeds itself deeply in the whales flesh not. Norway has hunted whales in its own waters for centuries, but key technological advancessuch as the exploding harpoon cannon, developed by its whalers in the 19th centuryenabled the expansion of norwegian whaling to an industrial scale. Whale watch norway prides itself on customer service. Feb 04, 2016 humpback whale feeding, norway 2016 trip. Whale watching in norway norway attractions baltic travel. Hunters shoot whales with grenade harpoons that have springloaded claws on their tips. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world.
Norwegian zoologists have found about 30 plastic bags and other plastic waste in the stomach of a beaked whale that had beached on a southwestern norway coast. If you are looking for whale beach travel information, expedia has you covered. Whale watching hurtigruten land excursion fjord travel. Whale watching norway sperm whales, minkes, orcas watching whales.
Adventurous travelers can even sign up for special whale watching safaris offering to let you swim with the whales. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the northern lights or. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation.
However, whale watching off northern norway has now become so popular that norwegian authorities have set up a dedicated whale route with ferries and boats between the lofoten islands. I am looking to go to norway next year about november time and want to go on a whale watching tour to see orcas. 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. Whale watching in norway norway attractions baltic. 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. Then, cruise around the pristine fjords and islands to watch for these mighty mammals as they breach, flip and splash in the water. Watch the majestic humpbacks and orcas as they feed on the herringrich fjords. This often baffles and horrifies people from elsewhere.
Thinking of whale watching in norway, andenes will come to mind first. Welcome to the kingdom of whales with arctic whale tours. Spotting huge whales is big business in northern norway tourism in northern norway is thriving, and the opportunities for whale watching is seen as part of the explanation. By the mid1930s, norway dominated the global whaling industry, taking more than half of all whales killed and producing a large share. The whale, an architectural project on the island of andoya the northernmost island in the vesteralen archipelago will allow visitors to see migrating whales up close, without ever setting foot on a boat. The lofoten islands have always been a popular hunting area for whaling in norway. These big mythical mammals have an enormous attraction on humans, and norway has some of the worlds best spots for whale watching.