Snorkelling with Orcas
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You can join us in the area of Skjervøy from November until January for snorkelling with orcas and humpback whales. If we are lucky, we can also see Fin whales and Sperm whales. The whales follow the herring and make this time of year an eldorado here in the north.
You can join us in the area of Skjervøy from November until January for snorkelling with orcas and humpback whales. If we are lucky, we can also see Fin whales and Sperm whales. The whales follow the herring, and this time of year is an eldorado here in the north. Watching these fascinating whales at close range underwater is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We provide dry suits and snorkel equipment, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
- We remind you that due to the given weather conditions at sea, it may sometimes only be possible to do whale watching and not snorkelling. The minimum age to do snorkelling is 14 years old. Before joining our snorkelling trip, you are required to sign a medical waiver demonstrating that you are physically fit and comfortable in the water to take part in the activity.
DURATION:
This trip lasts about 2-3 hours
Additional Info
Included: Dry suit, snorkel, mask, wetsuit hood & gloves
Dos and Don'ts to Make the Best Out of Your Adventure and Stay Warm:
Dos: ✅
- Wear warm clothes in several layers (best: wool)
- A warm extra jacket/poncho to wear over the dry suit while on the boat
- Bring a change of clothes
- Bring a thermos with warm water & a small waterproof bag
- Tip: Drysuit Diving Tips
- Snorkeler training: https://www.tdisdi.com/sdi/get-certified/snorkeler-diver-course/#toggle-id-2
Don'ts: ❌
- Sneakers or sandals
- No gloves or thin gloves
- Only swimwear (too cold!)
- Unprotected camera/gear
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Practical info
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 min
- Difficulty
- hard
- Minimum age
- 15 years
- Max participants
- 12
- Booking closes
- 2h before
- Location
- Skjervøy, Troms
Meeting point
Strandveien 35, 9180 Skjervøy
Skjervøy, Troms
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Snorkelling with Orcas
Monday 25 January 2027 · 10:00 — 12:30