Skjervøy · Arctic Norway
Swim with wild orcas, under the northern lights
A small-group trip to the fjords of Northern Norway to meet orcas in the wild. Eight places, a house to ourselves, the feel of a group of friends rather than a tour catalogue.
from CHF 1,800 per person
An encounter, not an attraction
Every winter, herring move into the fjords around Skjervøy, north of the Arctic Circle, to spend the cold season. The orcas follow. We go out to find them, cut the engine, and when conditions allow, slip into the water to watch them on their own terms.
The rest of the time we simply live together: a whole house for the group, meals cooked in common, and evenings spent watching the sky whenever it clears. This is a trip built by enthusiasts, not an all-inclusive package.
See the tripThe trip at a glance
- Destination
- Skjervøy, Norway — fjords of the Far North
- Boat trips
- 2 to 4 outings in search of orcas, spread over several days
- Accommodation
- A whole house for 8 people (up to 9 depending on the layout)
- Price
- From CHF 1,800 per person — accommodation and excursions
- Not included
- Flights, transfers and meals
- Equipment
- Drysuit, mask and snorkel provided
The full details of the stay, what is included and what is not, are on the trip page.
What makes it different
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One small group
Eight participants, a whole house, one boat. No crowd on deck, no back-to-back departures.
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Professional crew
A professional skipper and a guide at sea, with an experienced local Norwegian agency handling boat logistics and safety.
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No experience needed
From age 16. If you can breathe through a snorkel, you can join: drysuit, mask and snorkel are provided.
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Northern lights included
We are well above the Arctic Circle in the season of long nights. The sky is part of the trip.
Why Skjervøy?
The fjords of Northern Norway are among the few places in the world where wild orcas can be watched in winter, in their own environment and in full hunting activity. Here is what happens there, and how we approach it without disturbing the animals.
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Dates are set with you
We run several trips each season, always with a small group. Tell us when you are available and how many you are: we will check what is possible and reply within 48 hours.
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