Join our partner and explore the arctic wilderness. 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. The ms havcruise is a very stable and comfortable boat with a warm, homely cozy lounge and ample space on deck. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and. Smallgroup summer activity to experience the midnight sun around a campfire in our fjords. Ten days of winter whale watching in tromso, far beyond the arctic circle.
Book your tickets online for arctic explorers tromso, tromso. Because the season is so short we often find that dates get booked up quickly. I could not believe how the operators six boats were chasing this pod of orcas which included two calves. Humpback whale outside tromso fram shorts framsenteret.
Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more your. Dec 12, 2014 whale watching by boat around kvaloyvagen near tromso in northern norway with close encounters of humpback whales and killer whales. A stay in the heart of the norwegian fjords mixing whale watching and hunting in the aurora borealis snowshoe or dog sled. As lonely planet puts it, norway is the last refuge for some of europes most intriguing wildlife. Other great restaurants include emmas drommekjokken where the fish au gratin will put you into a delightfully full and sleepy state, and fiskekompani for the freshest seafood and the chefs choice 3course menu. Whale watching, the commercial observation of whales and dolphins in their natural. We are passionate about our city and region, the wildlife and, not least, the delicious local ingredients that create luxury gourmet food. Every year from the end of october to medio january, the probably largest gathering of killing whales in the world take place in troms region, far north of norway, due to enormous amounts of herring. Find out what attracts killer whales to norway, whats the best time of year to watch whales and what you can. 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.
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. 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. At the end of a tour, guides inform passengers where they can eat whale meat claiming it to be a traditional icelandic dish. 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. Hi is there anywhere near tromso city where i can see the whales from land in january. We are proud to be able to welcome you to our killer whale safari, by inflatable dinghy or, if you are really ambitious, snorkeling amongst killer whales. 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 site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. The marine biologists historically have never seen so many whales as in the last years around the arctic county of troms. The sea is frequently rough and the whales are somewhere else. It was the rapid exploitation of seal, whale and arctic and subarctic fisheries.
You can enjoy city life, and sleep in your hotel bed every night, because tromso is located close to amazing nature. Orca whale watching with stromsholmen seasportcenter. Orca tysfjord has been arranging killer whale safaris since 1990, and is the pioneer in its field. An 3 hour whale watching tour on kattfjord, kvaloya, tromso arctic norway, at december 9th, 20. Wildlife safaris in norway will bring you eye to eye with a myriad of unique creatures in their natural habitat. Whale watching october tromso message board tripadvisor. Purpose built for whale watching, the hybridelectric ship gives you a uniqueperspective on the surroundings.
It was just an crazy, beautiful and amazing experience, and i have to join a new boat trip soon. Amazing for the general public and usefull for the researchers. The long winter darkness, with loads of snow and skies lit up by the northern lights, is perfect for winter activities like dogsledding and skiing. And in tromso there isnt enough light for marine sightseeing at that time of year. Hello all whale lovers the first whales has arrived the coast of the island of kvaloya the whale island, outside tromso. The lofoten and the vesteralen 300km north of the polar. We saw many orcas and humpback whales during our 2 hour ride in the rib boat in fjord norway.
We are passionate about our city and region, the wildlife and, not least, the delicious local ingredients that. When you start your arctic expedition from tromso in norway, you will soon discover that you. 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. The museums original building from 1917 houses a zoological exhibition with stuffed animals from the polar regions. Also this year, humpback whales come into the fjords outside tromso in northern 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. We follow the world wide fund for nature guidelines.
Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. Killer whale watching in norway responsible vacation. Northern norway offers some of the best whale watching opportunities in northern europe. For the whale watching, they go out during the twilight hours, it is not pitch dark 24 hours a day. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in.
On the way you can take in the frozenlandscapes as it slowly wakes up. Toprated tromso whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. It seems that tromso was a key port in this trade but. The date we have available for the 2016 2017 season are. 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. Dress warm, get the overall on early and stay at the front of the boat. Whale watching in norway best places and time to see. The only difference from our other tours is that you must meet in skjervoy, instead of tromso like on the other whale tours. Marine ecotourism is a huge opportunity for coastal communities, but only if its sustainable. Short video from near vengsoya island, norway taken from a whale watching boat i was on last week. The main attraction is the large model of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling. Best spot for whale watching and northern lights for your. Dec 03, 2016 whale watching in tromso, norway with arctic adventure tours in november 2016. I have seen that some companies specify novemberjanuary.
The 37ft charter boat we use is located 10 meters away from the restaurant door. Increase your chances of seeing whales and seabirds in the wild on this boat tour to whale island from tromso. The company is run by local professionals dedicated to giving you the best experience nature has to offer. After the orcawhale watching we will give you sandwiches and drive you back to tromso by bus back in tromso 17. 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. Whether you book a whale safari in norway in summer or in winter. Arctic explorers, based in the arctic city of tromso in norway, provide worldclass arctic holidays.
You can rent a car and drive to skjervoy, or you can do the transfer by boat or bus. Wildlife safaris whale watching, musk oxen and eagles. There are numerous photos of henry rudy after his time as a trapper and a member of the. Humpback, minky and orca are occasionally seen around senja, lyngen and kvaenangen areas but springer whales, porpoises and dolphins are commonly seen. Whale watching by boat around kvaloyvagen near tromso in northern norway with close encounters of humpback whales and killer whales. Thanks to that, he was called isbjornkongen, polar bear king. A week of sea kayaking in norway around tromso, 350 km north of the arctic circle. Spot whales and dolphins as your learn about the arctics ecosystem and culture. Before getting on the boat you will be kitted out with thermal suites, hats and gloves. 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. I checked many agents that seem many tours closed till end of jan. Is someone know which company will run whale watching tour on february. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Ive never been on a ww trip in tromso, but in every other place ive been, most people try to stay somewhere warm until a whale shows up.
I may be wrong, but for excursions from malangen, i believe you commute to tromso. Every year from the end of october to medio january, the probably largest gathering of killing whales in the world take place in troms region, far. Explore the arctic landscapes and see beautiful fjords on a 7hour cruise. 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. Arctic explorers tromso tromso aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. The arctic hunting boom introduction and summary what was the arctic hunting boom. Whats worse is that some whale watching operators also support the slaughter. From tromso allinclusive whale and seabird safari by. Our motor catamaran lovund express runs quickly, safely and directly from tromso city center to the whale area. 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. Hi all we are trying to arrange a trip in jan or feb next year to include whale watching and northern lights. Whale watch norways season starts from the 1st november 31st january. Smallgroup summer hiking activity in norwegian fjords and.
As well as organised trips, you may be lucky enough to spot whales while fishing, cruising or even kayaking. January 16th, 2016 i follow out on the fjords with my colleague marcus, in for his whale watching tour. 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. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. With arctic explorers, you can expect an adventure holiday with authentic and real experiences. From tromso airport, you can catch the flybussekspressen into town. This worldclass whale experience will give you memories that will last a lifetlime. Arctic adventure norway as invites you on a magnificent whale safari in one of the richest marine environments on earth. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site.
Aurora, whale and hurtigruten sightseeing tromso norway. Places in canada or alaska on the same latitude are much colder places. 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. Tromso whale stock photos download 90 royalty free photos. The tromso and norwegian sealing and whaling industries. Norway is a very expensive country, and everything you do here will easily get very expensive. Northern norway is one of the best places to see northern lights and whales. Download 90 tromso whale stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Orca safari stromsholmen seasportcenter fishing diving.
Whale watching in norway best places and time to see them. Please check the video filmed today, friday, october 14th, by francisco damm i green gold of norway. Norway is a tough act to follow, no matter the season. Can any recommend a whalewatching tour in january accessible from oslo or tromso. Mathallen serves up great wine and the warming fish stew is perfect for a postwhale watching lunch. 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. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. On day two we add fishing in to your arctic experience, everyone can catch the fish of a life time in the arctic. All kinds of whales, truly spectacular and epic landscapes norway just wins at being awesome. The north way is based in tromso, one of the most spectacular locations on earth. Whale safari in tromso, norway fjord travel norway. Silent whale watching from tromso, norway fjord tours. Normally in tromso we have around minus 5 degrees celcius in the winter.
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