Diving Recommendations for Cruise to Norway
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UPDATE - So far only have one dive set up in with Alesund Dykkersenter. I am really wanting to dive in Tromso at it has enough activities to entertain the wife AND because the dive will be in the Artic Ocean. I have reached out to Tromso Dykkersenter and I just found out that there is a management reorganization going on, which is why they haven't returned any of my e-mails. With 2 months until our cruise, I'm hoping to get some replies.
Also, am I correct that the average temp at 20m-30m is about 8 degrees Celsius in June? Thanks everyone!
Also, am I correct that the average temp at 20m-30m is about 8 degrees Celsius in June? Thanks everyone!
I don't have any dives that far north, so I can't say anything with certainty, but the surface temperature of the water in Tromsø in june is averaging at 8.8°C / 47.8°F according to www.seatemperature.org. I wouldn't expect the temperature at 20-30m to be higher than that, since it peaks in August around 12-13°C, but most of the year it's colder. I would be prepared for 4-9°C/39-48°F.
Hope they get back to you and figure something out.
Hope they get back to you and figure something out.
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Thanks for the confirmation of water temps, I'm trying to figure out which undergarments to pair up with my drysuit.
We use Tours by Locals for all our land tours, I hired a guide in Tromso and explained my situation. Since she is a local, it is my hope she can find someone. She would guide my wife while I dive and when I'm done diving, we will meet up and finish up the land tour.
While I would like to see something, i.e. kelp gardens, various sea life and sea structures, I'd be satisfied shore diving to 20ft for 20 min just to cross the Arctic Ocean off my diving bucket list. Thanks for the reply, I'll keep you updated.
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Hello all, I had posted elsewhere but I wanted to come back and thank you all for the encouragement and recommendations. It took being persistent and it paid off and I had a great time diving along the Western Norway coast and would definitely return, with an interest in WWII wreck diving next time.
A quick overview:
My first dive was in Tromso, Norway, which is above the Arctic circle and a bucket list item for that reason. The local dive shop was undergoing a change of ownership and at the time of my inquiry they were not offering any dives. I eventually was put in contact with a local diver who was happy to help out as he has a passion for diving and for spreading that passion to other divers. We had talked about diving some WWII wrecks but due to distance to get to the wrecks and time constraints I didn't get that chance. That being said I still had a wonderful time.
The next place I dove was in Alesund at Ålesund Dykkersenter. The dive shop was small and quaint, I went on a guided tour with the owner. We tweaked in my buoyancy some more by removing 2 kilos and away we went. Once again I had an excellent dive, taking in the sights and enjoying the experience.
My final stop was in Kristansand at One Ocean Dive Resort. The owner was surprised to see me because he said that divers from the cruise ships normally no show whenever they make an appointment. Not only was I the first cruise ship diver to actually show up, I was also the first American to show up! He had the perception that Americans only dove in warm waters and I was more than happy to show him otherwise!
So that explained why I didn't get a response from them at first as many of you had recommended One Ocean. The prior no shows made them skeptical. That being said they were happy I was there and had brought all my gear and they were so gracious and wonderful!
Thanks again everyone, this board is very helpful indeed!
A quick overview:
My first dive was in Tromso, Norway, which is above the Arctic circle and a bucket list item for that reason. The local dive shop was undergoing a change of ownership and at the time of my inquiry they were not offering any dives. I eventually was put in contact with a local diver who was happy to help out as he has a passion for diving and for spreading that passion to other divers. We had talked about diving some WWII wrecks but due to distance to get to the wrecks and time constraints I didn't get that chance. That being said I still had a wonderful time.
The next place I dove was in Alesund at Ålesund Dykkersenter. The dive shop was small and quaint, I went on a guided tour with the owner. We tweaked in my buoyancy some more by removing 2 kilos and away we went. Once again I had an excellent dive, taking in the sights and enjoying the experience.
My final stop was in Kristansand at One Ocean Dive Resort. The owner was surprised to see me because he said that divers from the cruise ships normally no show whenever they make an appointment. Not only was I the first cruise ship diver to actually show up, I was also the first American to show up! He had the perception that Americans only dove in warm waters and I was more than happy to show him otherwise!
So that explained why I didn't get a response from them at first as many of you had recommended One Ocean. The prior no shows made them skeptical. That being said they were happy I was there and had brought all my gear and they were so gracious and wonderful!
Thanks again everyone, this board is very helpful indeed!
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