Accessible travel guide to tromso, norway travel breathe repeat. I have seen that some companies specify novemberjanuary. Whale watching is mostly done in the north of norway. 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. Purpose built for whale watching, the hybridelectric ship gives you a uniqueperspective on the surroundings. Tromsos got nature, culture, art, and nightlife all wrapped up in one pretty literally package. The ultimate travel guide to tromso, northern norway, with everything. 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. The museums original building from 1917 houses a zoological exhibition with stuffed animals from the polar regions. This worldclass whale experience will give you memories that will last a lifetlime. 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. On day two we add fishing in to your arctic experience, everyone can catch the fish of a life time in the arctic.
Lady elsie tromso fishing and whale watching in tromso. 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. Skjervoy, tromso or elsewhere depending on ifwhere the herring will be overwintering in fjords. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. In reykjavik, iceland, a few whale watching trips are still run as late as late september, possibly even into october check exact dates with operator websites, though they are prone to frequent cancellation for poor weather conditions. Going whale watching in tromso, the town where we met, would be quite something.
We created this tromso accessible travel guide in collaboration with visit tromso. 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. The most common whale species youll be able to see are the humpback whale, orca, harbor porpoise and sometimes even the fin whales. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. 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. Whale watching in tromso is a popular thing to do in the winter months. Book your tickets online for arctic explorers tromso, tromso. Lying in the far north of europe, the seasons vary greatly in norway throughout the year. 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 looking out for these magnificent marine mammals.
On the way you can take in the frozenlandscapes as it slowly wakes up. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. 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. Dec 11, 2016 this is whale watching in tromso, northern norway aboard lady elsie. Toprated tromso whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. We focus on the north of the country as this is where we can offer the best wildlife experiences. This has provided our whale watching partners in tromso with a challenge. Commercial whale watching operators are encouraged to include educational programs in their tours, highlighting the fragility of the marine environment and inspiring respect and environmental friendly attitudes and behaviours. Tours run daily at 9am from late october to february. Join the ultimate norwegian safari experience on this 3hour whalewatching tour from tromso.
As well as organised trips, you may be lucky enough to spot whales while fishing, cruising or even kayaking. Whale watching in tromso at the end of october, the fjords around skjervoy are filled up with millions of herring, swimming in from the barents sea to overwinter. The tromso and norwegian sealing and whaling industries. So it makes sense to increase your chances of a sighting by joining a guided excursion, especially if youre only in tromso briefly. Which makes it a great place for everyone to visit. The lofoten and the vesteralen 300km north of the polar circle are two chains of islands with stunning landscapes, overlapping each other. Thanks to the gulf stream its only half as cold here with temperatures between 10 to 20c, though. 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. Where to see whales in northern norway tromso this winter. The only difference from our other tours is that you must meet in skjervoy, instead of tromso like on the other whale tours. Understanding whale behaviour in the fjords assists operators in adhering to guidelines and in educating passengers. Visiting the orcas, humpbacks and sperm whales in the arctic fjords of andenes, senja, tromso and skjervoy. This beautiful coastal region fringed with fjords, glaciers and arctic mountain scenery is a pristine whale watching setting. There are several tour companies out there that offer whale safaris in tromso.
Killer whale watching in norway responsible vacation. 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. Ill share the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway that you should definitely use. After a pickup from troms, travel to the nearby island of kval ya and jet out to sea in search of humpback, pilot, killer and fin whales. 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. With luck, enjoy closeup encounters with these beautiful mammals and capture photos to r.
I could not believe how the operators six boats were chasing this pod of orcas which included two calves. Whale watching october tromso message board tripadvisor. Find the best time to visit norway for swimming with whales, witnessing the northern lights or visiting impressive bird colonies. This is where you find tromso, the gate to the arctic and a perfect place for winter whale watching. One year of whale watching in just one infographic.
Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in norway. Whale safari in tromso, norway fjord travel norway. The ms havcruise is a very stable and comfortable boat with a warm, homely cozy lounge and ample space on deck. You can rent a car and drive to skjervoy, or you can do the transfer by boat or bus. The northern lights are notoriously hard to predict, even in tromso. Hi, i am planning a visit to norway for later in the year and i need some advice for when to travel. Northern norway is one of the best places to see northern lights and whales. A stunning architectural creation known as the whale will be norways next visitor attraction, and it will enable visitors to andenes on the island of.
Which whale watching safari organizer would you recommend in november in tromso. Search for humpback, killer and fin whales, as well as seals and white tailed eagles, from the exclusivity of a small tour group. Wild seas offers exclusive whale research safaris and allows you to get up close and personal with these impressive animals. Short video from near vengsoya island, norway taken from a whale watching boat i was on last week. Norway the best tips for whale watching in norway whaletrips. Ten days of winter whale watching in tromso, far beyond the arctic circle. Orcas and humpback whales arrive to spend time hunting and eating herring. My bedroom walls were covered in whale posters and my bookshelf was filled with whale books.
Whale watching tromso end of october with a child tromso forum. It never gets dark during summer and northern lights illuminate the sky in winter both being perfect conditions for a whale watching trip. The main attraction is the large model of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling. When to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris.
Before getting on the boat you will be kitted out with thermal suites, hats and gloves. Many whale safaris seem to begin 1st november we are staying in tromso 26th 30th october but some companies say it depends on the whales and season. Arctic explorers, based in the arctic city of tromso in norway, provide worldclass arctic holidays. We offer whale watching trips from middle of october until end of february on a daily ba. 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. There are orcas and humpbacks calling the water home and they are swimming around the fjords looking for the next school of herring to call dinner. You should also download the free app called troms reise where you can. The whale watching season is usually between october until february. We follow the world wide fund for nature guidelines. I am looking to go to norway next year about november time and want to go on a whale watching tour to see orcas. Can anyone please let me know where is the best place to go on an orca safari.
Wild seas adventures give travellers a onceinalifetime whale watching experience while simultaneously supporting conservation efforts in norway. Look for whales around the waters of northern norway on this 5hour whale watching cruise by rib rigid inflatable boat. Find out here when and where to go whale watching in the whales natural habitats. This tour deliversa guide chooses a prime viewpoint according to the days weather and youll enjoy soup beside a firelit camp as you watch. 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. What to do in tromso a complete guide to tromso, norway. Arctic adventure norway as invites you on a magnificent whale safari in one of the richest marine environments on earth. Tromso fjords 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Ever since i was a little girl ive loved marine mammals, especially whales.
See this beautiful animal in their natural habitat together with us. From late october to midfebruary, the norwegian fjords around tromso welcome very special guests. Guidelines for whale watching in tromso norway visit. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin archer vessel explore the glacial fjords on a whale watching tour in tromso. It seems that tromso was a key port in this trade but. October or november whale watching tromso message board. The 37ft charter boat we use is located 10 meters away from the restaurant door. Adventurous travelers can even sign up for special whale watching safaris offering to let you swim with the whales. When you start your arctic expedition from tromso in norway, you will soon discover that you. Whale watching norway tromso winter fjords orca humpback whale. This is whale watching in tromso, northern norway aboard lady elsie. The arctic hunting boom introduction and summary what was the arctic hunting boom.
Dec 11, 20 an 3 hour whale watching tour on kattfjord, kvaloya, tromso arctic norway, at december 9th, 20. Our first experience tromso, norway was unbelievable. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more. It was just an crazy, beautiful and amazing experience, and i have to join a new boat trip soon. Whale watching in tromso, norway encounters at sea nordic. And tromsos city center is also incredibly accessible. Lady elsie tromso fishing and whale watching in tromso, tromso, norway. This is the reason for the huge amount of whales visiting this specific area they love herring. It was the rapid exploitation of seal, whale and arctic and subarctic fisheries.