Snorkeling with orcas and humpback Whales in Norway
During the winter months, Waterproof operates a one of a kind wildlife experience in Northern Norway. This expedition cruise takes you through the majestic fjords and the ever changing winter scenery to find orcas and humpback whales.
Whale watching and snorkeling with orcas
Two Expert Guides will accompany you on this whale watching adventure. During five full days we follow the schools of herring and pods of orcas and humpbacks in the protected surroundings of the beautiful Norwegian fjords. We go into the water for snorkeling whenever the weather conditions and animals let us. The snorkeling activities are included in this trip, on board we provide a (Waterproof D9) snorkel dry suit and snorkel equipment.Photography and Whale Watching in Norway
This trip is a unique opportunity for everybody interested in orcas, humpback whales, white-tailed eagles, Arctic winter, Northern Lights and breathtaking landscapes. Even if you choose not to snorkel, the Zodiac excursions are great opportunities for whale watching and photography! The best time of the year for this spectacular wildlife is from the end of October to early January, when the balance between light and access to herring and whales are at it's best. During the long winter nights you also have a good chance of seeing the majestic Northern Lights.Our ships are equipped with large Zodiacs and full Polar Snorkel gear (for 16 guests max) for the ultimate Whale and Photography adventure.
We aim to provide you the best possible snorkeling experience in a sustainable way. Want to know more about our Winter Whales of Norway Expedition? Contact us for personal advise, or visit our FAQ page: Norway Expedition FAQ
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Whale Watching and Snorkel Expedition
The succes of these trips are very much depending on the whales and weather conditions. Two things which are beyond our control. However, many years of experience has showed us that the period we operate these trips give the best chances for a great experience.
We will alter plans accordingly to take advantage of light, weather, wildlife sightings and other one-of-a-kind opportunities which can vary unpredictably from day to day. Be prepared for cold but rewarding days out at sea with spectacular sightings of a unique display of mother nature. Bring a good portion of adventurous spirit. We deal with true wildlife encounters and unpredictable weather conditions. The success of this trip is based on realistic expectations and your personal flexibility.
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Day 1: Arrival and boarding
Arrival at Tromsø airport and transfer to the harbor. In the afternoon you will go on board and have plenty of time to get settled in your cabin and explore the ship.
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Day 2-6: In search for Whales and Orcas
For five full days we follow the schools of herring and pods of orcas and humpbacks in the protected surroundings of the beautiful Norwegian fjords. Two expert guides will accompany you on your whale watching adventures. The bridge of the ship is a great place to look for whales and enjoy the beautiful light and scenery of the Norwegian fjords. Our guides and crew are constantly on the look-out for whales and orcas. Whenever the conditions are right, we will take the Zodiacs and go out on the water.
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Snorkeling
Have your cameras charged and be ready to put your snorkeling gear on and slip into the cold water for a polar snorkel adventure. For snorkelers we provide a (Waterproof D9) snorkel dry suit and snorkel equipment.
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Excursions
The combination of wildlife encounters, the beautiful scenery of the Norwegian fjords and the amazing Northern Lights, make this trip an exclusive experience of nature.
If you choose not to snorkel, you can enjoy the phenomena from the spacious deck on board of your ship or join the Zodiac excursions for up-close whale watching and excellent photography opportunities. We might also go ashore to visit some historical fishing villages that are situated in the fjords. -
Enjoy the long evenings
During the darker hours you will enjoy the warm and cozy comfort of the expedition yacht while our expert guides entertain you with presentations and educational information on wildlife and cinematography and films. Excellent food is served three times a day, with a warm meal during lunch and diner.
In the winter months Northern Norway is the perfect place for Aurora Borealis sightings. With a bit of luck you might also witness these amazing Northern Lights. -
Day 7: Disembarkation
After breakfast and farewell to your crew, it is unfortunately time to disembark.
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NORWAY EXTENSIONS
Extend your holiday with more adventures in Norway.
Dogsledding, Northern Lights hunting, Sami Culture and more.
Check out our extension package or contact us for tailor made adventures.
Dates & Rates
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 25th Oct - 31st Oct 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 26th Oct - 1st Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 31st Oct - 6th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 2nd Nov - 8th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,960 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,740 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 6th Nov - 12th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 9th Nov - 15th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 10th Nov - 16th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 12th Nov - 18th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 16th Nov - 22nd Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 17th Nov - 23rd Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
Sedna - women only expedition
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 18th Nov - 24th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 23rd Nov - 29th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 24th Nov - 30th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 24th Nov - 30th Nov 2021
- Embark: Tromso
- Disembark: Tromso
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
Sedna - women only expedition
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 7th Jan - 13th Jan 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 3,950 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 3,795 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,695 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 13th Jan - 19th Jan 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,695 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,495 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 25th Oct - 31st Oct 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
-
MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
-
Dates
- 25th Oct - 31st Oct 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 26th Oct - 1st Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 31st Oct - 6th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
-
MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 1st Nov - 7th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 2nd Nov - 8th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 6th Nov - 12th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
-
MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 8th Nov - 14th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 9th Nov - 15th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
-
MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 12th Nov - 18th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
-
MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 15th Nov - 21st Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 16th Nov - 22nd Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 18th Nov - 24th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 22nd Nov - 28th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 23rd Nov - 29th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
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MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 24th Nov - 30th Nov 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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MS Malmö Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Malmö
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers12
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 29th Nov - 5th Dec 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Twin Private
- 3,740 EUR
- Twin Public Cabin
- 3,690 EUR
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MS Freya Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Freya
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
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Dates
- 30th Nov - 6th Dec 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Superior Cabin
- 3,980 EUR
- Twin Private Cabin
- 3,760 EUR
-
MS Polarfront Winter Whales of Norway
- MS Polarfront
- 6 nights
- Max number of Passengers16
- Learn more about this vessel
-
Dates
- 30th Nov - 6th Dec 2022
- Embark: Tromsø
- Disembark: Tromsø
Prices from
- Executive Suite
- 4,230 EUR
- Superior Suite
- 4,070 EUR
- Deluxe Suite
- 3,960 EUR
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