Diving Norway Fjords

[bobidcstaff]

Hello,
what is the best period of the year to dive in the fjords and spot Orcas or Whales?
Any chance to spot them in august/september??
Thank you!
Paolo

 

[Sbiriguda]

Hello Paolo
Dive with killer Whales
In this discussion you find some info on that
Remember that in norway diving with orcas Is allowed only with rebreathers, not with tanks. Most people do snorkeling instead

 

[WinterIce]

Hi, I agree with Sbiriguda, you usually freedive and snorkel.
The whales are found around Skjervøy outside Tromsø. There is a guide service called Arctic Freediving which gets you in the water with them. Season is November to Janurary. There may be som stray whales in Sept but the fish they eat have not travelled to the fjords yet at that time, they arrive in late October usually.

www.arctic-freediving.com

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

@Dan

Dan might be able to offer some insight. I know he's headed up that way soon.

 

[Rollin]

November to january, indeed. And snorkeling. I went twice with Northern Explorers: smaller boats, smaller groups and they know their stuff.