Winter Whales of Norway
A unique trip combining the highlights of the Norwegian winter. Orcas, Humpback whales and the Northern lights.
Snorkeling with whales & orcas is a dream for many people. At Waterproof Cruises & Expeditions we are committed to provide you the best possible experience in a sustainable way.
We offer various expeditions that are dedicated to whale watching and snorkeling with whales, in both cold and warm water. In Norway you can snorkel with orcas, while in Tonga you have the unique opportunity to swim with humpback whales and calves.
To ensure a great experience and safety of the whales and our guests, we only work with certified companies, expert guides and an experienced crew. Lectures will be given to learn about the whales and their environment, and participants receive clear whale watching guidelines and safety instructions before entering the water.
We don't offer scuba diving on our whale watching voyages.
On board the ship there will be maximum 16 passengers. However we will not take more than 6 guests into the water for snorkeling at once and one guide will always be on the water with the snorkelers. The behaviour of the whales will be assesed before going in. Snorkeling is only possible when the orcas are hunting for herring or when they are swimming at a low speed. In case the orcas show evasive behaviour, or the guides suspect an unsafe situation, snorkeling is not allowed. Every snorkeler is obligated to wear our orange high visibility hood which has a bright colored surface and reflective patches for good visibility and detection in the dark water.
In Norway there are several popular locations where large numbers of orcas return every year. However, these locations are often overcrowded by boats and snorkelers, which creates unsafe situations for people and animals. This is why we prefer to find orcas in other locations where we can enjoy snorkeling in a calm and sustainable way.
For our snorkeling and whale watching expeditions we work with experienced guides that understand whale behaviour and who have spent many hours both above and below the surface close to whales.
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