Can any recommend a whalewatching tour in january accessible from oslo or tromso. Dec 12, 2014 whale watching by boat around kvaloyvagen near tromso in northern norway with close encounters of humpback whales and killer 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. Nov 12, 2017 we went on a whale watching safari on the catamaran aurora explorer on our recent trip to tromso. The lofoten and the vesteralen 300km north of the polar circle are two chains of islands with stunning landscapes, overlapping each other. Whale watching is mostly done in the north of 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. Is it possible to go whale watching in tromso last week in march. Lady elsie tromso fishing and whale watching in tromso. A brief overview of when to go to norway by month and some of the highlights of each season. Killer whale watching in norway responsible vacation. Whether you book a whale safari in norway in summer or in winter. 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 to go to norway best time to visit natural world safaris. So it makes sense to increase your chances of a sighting by joining a guided excursion, especially if youre only in tromso briefly. Tromso fjords 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Whale watching in march tromso message board tripadvisor. The experience was wonderful and despite lots of local news suggesting that sightings were unlikely, we got wonderful sights of a pod of orcas and a large number of humpbacks. Search for humpback, killer and fin whales, as well as seals and white tailed eagles, from the exclusivity of a small tour group. It never gets dark during summer and northern lights illuminate the sky in winter both being perfect conditions for a whale watching trip.
It seems that tromso was a key port in this trade but. Whats worse is that some whale watching operators also support the slaughter. When you start your arctic expedition from tromso in norway, you will soon discover that you. We went on the reindeer sledding for about 30 mins and we enjoyed the view of the breathtaking snowy mountains. On the way you can take in the frozenlandscapes as it slowly wakes up. It was the rapid exploitation of seal, whale and arctic and subarctic fisheries.
At tromso museum you will find exhibitions that provide insight in north norwegian culture and nature. Whale watching tromso friluftsenter, tromso traveller. Have seen some websites that suggest the season is november to february. So it makes sense to increase your chances of a sighting by joining a guided excu. And in tromso there isnt enough light for marine sightseeing at that time of year. Whale watching in kvaloya through november to january and during the polar night, humpback whales are passing the shores of northern norway. Whale watching october tromso message board tripadvisor. Whaletrips norway the best tips for whale watching in norway.
Tromso, norway is a great place to spot whales and orcas that eat the abundant of herring. Lady elsie tromso fishing and whale watching in tromso, tromso, norway. At the end of a tour, guides inform passengers where they can eat whale meat claiming it to be a traditional icelandic dish. 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. Before getting on the boat you will be kitted out with thermal suites, hats and gloves. The 37ft charter boat we use is located 10 meters away from the restaurant door. Whale safari in tromso, norway fjord travel norway. Whale watch norway is offering the ultimate arctic experience in northern norway, whales, moose, northern lights, deep sea fishing and much more. Whale watching sea angling tours in north iceland whales. We saw many orcas and humpback whales during our 2 hour ride in the rib boat in fjord norway.
Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin. So i hear you ask what has this got to do with whale watching. Tromso whale stock photos download 87 royalty free photos. 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. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Profile was preset off, sharpness 1, contrast 0, saturation, 0. Arctic explorers, based in the arctic city of tromso in norway, provide worldclass arctic holidays. Download 87 tromso whale stock photos for free or amazingly low rates.
This has provided our whale watching partners in tromso with a challenge. On day two we add fishing in to your arctic experience, everyone can catch the fish of a life time in the arctic. Port of tromso no tos details departures, expected. The arctic hunting boom introduction and summary what was the arctic hunting boom. Tromso museum whale watching norway wild seas northern. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Whale watching in norway best places and time to see them.
The tromso and norwegian sealing and whaling industries. This worldclass whale experience will give you memories that will last a lifetlime. Scenic whale and orca watching cruise from tromso on colin archer vessel explore the glacial fjords on a whale watching tour in tromso. This season lies in norways polar night so only certain safaris are available at this time. 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. The tromso port information gathered by marinetraffic includes, wind forecasts and realtime updates for vessels in the port of tromso. Hi everyone, im planning a trip to tromso this december and having difficulty deciding on the number of days to stay there given the short daylight during winter thinking of staying in central tromso andor lauklines kystferie. The other 72 hours in tromso, which i might add is a town for adventure of the arctic nature, these hours need to be filled and i was lucky enough to meet up with a fantastic trip to sail in the fjords with a number of hump back whales.
Dec 03, 2016 whale watching in tromso, norway with arctic adventure tours in november 2016. Our captains are very skilled in locating the whales and show the utmost care when they are spotted. 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. The main attraction is the large model of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling. An 3 hour whale watching tour on kattfjord, kvaloya, tromso arctic norway, at december 9th, 20. Our popular whale watching sea angling tours operate during the summer and we sail from the center of eyjafjordur, from our little village hauganes and the whales are basically right by our harbour. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance. Where to see whales in northern norway tromso this winter. What whales are likely to be around, and any ideas who runs tours out of tromso. Northern norway is one of the best places to see northern lights and whales. 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. The ms havcruise is a very stable and comfortable boat with a warm, homely cozy lounge and ample space on deck. Information about port of tromso notos departures and expected arrivals.
With arctic explorers, you can expect an adventure holiday with authentic and real experiences. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. The sea is frequently rough and the whales are somewhere else. The island of kvaloy whale island is particularly magical at this time of year, but ensure you are prepared for the cold and a very slow camera under these low light levels and minus conditions. The only difference from our other tours is that you must meet in skjervoy, instead of tromso like on the other whale tours. There is so little light right now in tromso, norway where i filmed this. 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. Norway is a very expensive country, and everything you do here will easily get very expensive. This tour deliversa guide chooses a prime viewpoint according to the days weather and youll enjoy soup beside a firelit camp as you watch. You can rent a car and drive to skjervoy, or you can do the transfer by boat or bus. Book your tickets online for arctic explorers tromso, tromso. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. Science is presented in many forms and you can meet researchers in lectures and debates.