8 days
Photo enthusiasts and animal watchers. No sail experience needed
Northern Norwegian fjord- and coastlandscape
On the boat in private bed / shared cabin
When the huge schools of herring reach the north Norwegian coast in winter, many humpback- and killer whales follow them every year into the fjords north of Tromsø.
In some years up to 60 orcas and humpbacks gather in Kvænangen Fjord to feast on the fat fish. Estimated to be one of the largest concentrations of orcas in the world!
With our sailing boat, the SY Ursa Minor, we follow the whales to watch them play and hunt. But not only the large marine mammals can be admired, the wilderness of the north has a lot more to offer: sea eagles, seals and dolphins are often seen and can be photographed great!
And all this in the breathtaking winter landscape of the northern Norwegian coastline. Snow-capped mountain landscapes, deep blue fjords, wonderful pastel-colored lighting conditions… and not to forget the flickering Northern Lights – A magical time of year!
With our sailboat, the SY Ursa Minor, we follow the whales to watch them play and hunt. But it’s not just the large marine mammals that can be admired, the northern wilderness has a lot more to offer!
Sea eagles, seals and dolphins often appear and are great to photograph!
And of course the Northern Lights show up when the sky is clear!
Skipper/Guide
Full pension
Private bed in shared cabin
Bed linen
Warm Overal
Of course we have to adapt the sailing trip to the weather, the whales and the participants along the way.
We will anchor in sheltered fjords or call at coastal ports. With our dinghy you can be taken ashore to undertake smaller or larger hikes and discover the area on shore.
But if conditions allow, we will choose the outer coastal route on the way back and anchor at the island of Ljøsøy, our family island. There we can visit our reindeer and spend the last night. In our cozy family house full of history of former times, we can enjoy a last feast and heat up the sauna there!
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No sailing experience is required. We will follow the tracks of the whales either under sail or under motor to visit the fjords where the whales are!
During our tours, we are very careful not to disturb the animals and only to be spectators of what is happening. However, the whales often come very close to the boats on their own. There are many opportunities for spectacular photo shoots! So don’t forget your camera!
The arrival and departure point for this tour is the Arctic city of Tromsø. We are located in the central harbor and check-in is from 3 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out is from 12 p.m. on the day of departure.
