NORWAY
Yes, all meals onboard the vessel are included.
Yes, snorkeling is optional & depends on weather conditions. The Zodiac excursions provide a great opportunity for topside whale-watching and photography.
We will be travelling to remote islands, therefore it is important to let us know in advance of any food allergies or dietary requirements, via the booking form.
Yes, this is essential! It must include medical insurance, and aero-medical evacuation
You can fly to Tromsø directly from many European countries. Otherwise there are daily flights from Norway’s capital city Oslo direct to Tromsø, which take approx 1hr 50 mins.
We go snorkeling whenever the weather conditions, and the wildlife allow.
Our vessel carries a maximum of 12 passengers
There will be no internet access onboard the vessel.
Good fitness is required for snorkeling in cold water in a bulky drysuit.
All tour costs are in US dollars and there are multiple payment methods you can use for each tour. Note that credit card payments have a 2.8% fee and PayPal payments have a 3.5% fee. You can use a currency converter to get an idea of the currency conversion or exchange rate. check out Oanda for latest rates.
Below is a list of basic items to bring:
Wind/waterproof outer layer (jacket & trousers)
Thermal under-layers for drysuit
Mask snorkel & fins (we recommend having your own)
Warm hat, gloves, buff
Thick woollen socks
Camera (We can recommend cameras if you wish to buy one before you travel)
Supply of any medications you need for duration of the trip
We will send out a detailed packing list prior to the tour.
We will provide Waterproof D9 drysuits, hoods, mittens & boots. Please check the drysuit size guide at the bottom of our tour page, if your size is outside this chart you will need to bring your own drysuit & undergarments. We recommend you bring your own mask, snorkel & fins, but we can also provide these onboard. Thermal undergarments can be hired for the trip.
Norwegian Krone
I can take deposit and payment via credit card, PayPal, or direct bank transfer. Note there is a 2.8% fee on credit card transactions and a 3.5% fee on PayPal transactions
Of course we hope to see Orca, but we may also encounter humpback whales, occasional fin whales, and various species of seabird.
It will be winter, so it will be cold, dark and snowy!
Scott Portelli will be your host.
You will need a passport that will be valid for at least 6 months after travel. Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa to enter Norway. You will need to check the visa requirements for your country.