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Swim with Orcas and Humpback Whales- the ultimate snorkel!
Dates: Contact us for available dates (spaces are almost always limited)
Duration: 3 to 6 days in the water
Location: Tromsø, Norway
Boat: MS Sula
Price: From 3950 USD
Duration: 3 to 6 days in the water
Location: Tromsø, Norway
Boat: MS Sula
Price: From 3950 USD
Photo by Nils Aukan
After this trip snorkeling and diving will never be the same...
Remember when you saw your first shark underwater? And when you saw your first tiger shark and you got suddenly closer to your buddies - just in case? Well this will be different, more intense, more adrenaline than what you can imagine.
Orcas are not only the real top predators of the oceans but they are also smart, extremely smart and they move and hunt in packs... And you will get in the water with them... Oh yeah!
Prepare for one of the most amazing, thrilling and humbling wildlife experience of you life.
Apart from the adrenaline and excitement we have to be clear, this is not as dangerous as it sounds. There are no records that an orca has ever attacked a human in the wild.
Remember when you saw your first shark underwater? And when you saw your first tiger shark and you got suddenly closer to your buddies - just in case? Well this will be different, more intense, more adrenaline than what you can imagine.
Orcas are not only the real top predators of the oceans but they are also smart, extremely smart and they move and hunt in packs... And you will get in the water with them... Oh yeah!
Prepare for one of the most amazing, thrilling and humbling wildlife experience of you life.
Apart from the adrenaline and excitement we have to be clear, this is not as dangerous as it sounds. There are no records that an orca has ever attacked a human in the wild.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1.
In the afternoon boarding your new home the MS Sula in Tromsø, Norway. On this day there are no activities planned, other than getting to know the boat, crew and getting gear and ourselves ready for the following days.
Day 2-3.
Action packed days wit the orcas! Oh yeah, just what we came her for!
Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find them we move to the dinghy already in drysuit and with cameras ready for action.
Normally we are in the dinghy for two to three hours and then we take a break back on the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch.
When the darkness approaches, we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay for the night.
• Dinner onboard at 18:00 hrs.
Day 4.
Same program as the days before but end of the day disembark and spend night at a hotel.
Day 1.
In the afternoon boarding your new home the MS Sula in Tromsø, Norway. On this day there are no activities planned, other than getting to know the boat, crew and getting gear and ourselves ready for the following days.
Day 2-3.
Action packed days wit the orcas! Oh yeah, just what we came her for!
- Wake up at 07:30 am
- Breakfast at 08:00-08:30 am
- Boat leaves the harbor around 09:00 am.
We go out to the fjord looking for orcas.
Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find them we move to the dinghy already in drysuit and with cameras ready for action.
Normally we are in the dinghy for two to three hours and then we take a break back on the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch.
When the darkness approaches, we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay for the night.
• Dinner onboard at 18:00 hrs.
Day 4.
Same program as the days before but end of the day disembark and spend night at a hotel.
Our boat - MS Sula
A sturdy boat, exactly what we need for an expedition like this. Forget about the comfort of luxury liveaboards. This far north and in these weather conditions the Sula is what you need. And honestly, after being in the near freezing water all you will need a cozy warm place to hide, a hot drink and maybe even a hut tub. And the Sula have them all!
Boat’s spesifications :
Length : 27 meters, Wide : 6 meters, Depth : 3.70 meters
Cabins under deck : 3 x 2 men cabins
Cabins over deck: 3 x 2 men cabins
Top deck: 1 x 2 men cabin
3 toilets and 2 showers.
One lounge with 16 seats for lessons and lectures, TV.
Hot Tub max 8 people at a time (I think it is pushing it with eight, but okay... :P)
Length : 27 meters, Wide : 6 meters, Depth : 3.70 meters
Cabins under deck : 3 x 2 men cabins
Cabins over deck: 3 x 2 men cabins
Top deck: 1 x 2 men cabin
3 toilets and 2 showers.
One lounge with 16 seats for lessons and lectures, TV.
Hot Tub max 8 people at a time (I think it is pushing it with eight, but okay... :P)
Price includes:
- Group leader by Encounters who will make sure you will have a perfect trip from even before the booking until you get home.
- 3 days accommodation and expedition aboard MS Sula
- All meals/food, coffee/tea/soft-drinks. Professional chef onboard.
- All guiding and transport to the field for seeking orcas.
- Snorkeling with orcas
- Dinghy with driver and guide (fuel is included).
- Harbor Fee
- Bedclothes and towels included
- Hot tub
- Wireless Internet onboard.
- One evening with Hydrophone for listening to the sound of orcas and
humpbacks (if good conditions). - USEA Lectures with USEA Certification. (Approx. one hour per evening).
- Transfer to and from the boat from/to city center.
- Gratuities
- Flights
- Gear rental (available for 150 USD)
- Hotel booking before and after the trip
- Any additional tours or activities in the region (available and we can
help you to set them up) - Anything not mentioned above as included
