Norway 2020 Spend your days swimming with Ocras, and your nights searching for the northern lights of Norway
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Norway 2020 Spend your days swimming with Ocras, and your nights searching for the northern lights of Norway
Have you ever dreamt of Swimming with Orcas?
Have you ever dreamt of seeing the Northern Lights?
Well now you can live that dream in 2020...
Let Majestic make your dreams reality
You only live once.....
Why Choose us? At Majestic Whale encounters our mission is to protect the world's oceans and all that's in it. We believe if you love the ocean it will love you back. We promote responsible whale watching and dolphin watching worldwide. We aim to run our trip with maximum interaction and minimal impact and we feel very honored to share this incredible experience with like minded people. As soon as you decide to join this epic journey, we are here for you every step of the way. We are a family run eco conscious business that prides ourselves on a high level of customer service and you can feel free to email us or call us with as many questions as you like. Besides a truly unforgettable trip, you will also make friends for life.
Majestic's Travel to give back We always endeavour where possible to give back to the animals and the countries we are privledged to visit. By choosing Majestic you can rest assured that you will be part of helping communities, the animals and environments -as the countries we visit allow us into their homes, villages and lives... we take home a very special lifelong memory and new appreication and leave a little behind in return
The Orca swim tour is one of our favourite tours! Heres what you will experience..... For the first part of this journey, we will board The MS Stronstad for 6 nights cruising the Norway fjords to see humpbacks, orcas and other amazing marine life, AND for the once in a lifetime opportunity to swim and interact with the pandas of the sea- The Orcas!! Don't forget we will be spending our nights in the hot tub in search of the enchanting northern lights. Then you will spend your next couple of days seeing the best of what Norway has to offer. A husky safari through the beautiful back country, giving a big hug to Norways iconic gentle reindeer and experiencing the ancient Sami Culture of Northern Norway
Itinerary Day 1 -7 Board the MS Stronstad for an incredible 6 nights. Spend your days whale watching, orca swimming and enjoying the the breathtaking Fjords of Norway. By night you can enjoy a drink in the hot tub while searching for the incredible northern lights. Day 7- Disembark the MS Stronstad after breakfast. We have organised for you to do an awesome reindeer experience before being transferred to your accommodation across from the harbour in heart of downtown Tromso. Day 8- Enjoy an unforgettable husky safari (weather permitting) Day 9- Your last day
Aurora Borealis
The City of Tromso is situated in the middle of the auroral oval, the area with the highest probability of seeing
the northern lights.
The bright dancing lights of the aurora are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from the
sun that enter the earth's atmosphere. These lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern
hemisphere and are known as 'Aurora borealis'
November and december are some of the best months to witness this beautiful phenomenon in Tromso.
We are very lucky in the fact that we are able to see them right off the boat -sometmes on more than one
occasion during our tour! If you would like to add on a Northern Lights Adventure Tour let us know and we can
arrange this for you.
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Reindeer Experience Join the Sami for an unforgettable reindeer experience. The reindeer and the Sami have been living and working on this land for centuries and have only recently invited guests to be part of their life. The Reindeer Camp is located a 30-minute drive from Tromsø city centre and here you can feed the herd of around 200 reindeer who will swarm all around and even eat from your hands. You will then actually be invited to go on a short sled ride (weather permitting). The reindeer live wild for most of the year and are at the camp for a few months over winter to protect them from predators and harsh conditions. Warm drinks and a traditional Sami meal will be cooked over the fire and then served. Afterwards you are invited into a lavvo (Sami tent) to gather round the fire and listen to stories about Sami culture, life as a reindeer herder and a joik (traditional Sami song).
Husky Dog Sledding Dog sledding is a tradition of travel in the Arctic. The dog sledding consist of a musher, a sled and Alaskan huskies. It´s an adventurous activity for your Arctic holiday in Tromsø. We love doing this and want to share the amazing feeling of leading a dog sled with happy and strong Alaskan huskies. At the kennel you´ll get suits and all the equipment you need. Now the fun begins! The guide will tell you about our huskies, show you how to use the sled and work with the dogs. Then we enter the sleds and slide into the highlands. Our guide will lead you and find the best track through the snow-covered landscape of Kvaløya.Sami lavvo. After the tour you gather around a fire and will be served chocolate cake, coffee and tea. This is the cozy and relaxing part when you can share your moments from the tour. Please note that if the snow conditions are not right for husky sledding on the day of your tour, you will do a husky hike instead.
The Orca of the Norway Fjords are known as "Type 1 Orca"
They come to the area to follow the herring run. These North
About The Atlantic Orca are a resident orca and congregate in big pods of
30-60 whales to hunt the herring using an incredible “carousell”
method of hunting. The predators work together to break away
Orcas a group of herring into a smaller, more manageable “ball”. They
encircle the herded herring, chasing the fish tighter together
and upwards. At the water's surface, herring try to escape by
leaping into the air, creating a “boiling” effect.
But the six-tonne orcas slap down their powerful tails, sending a
shock wave that stuns their underwater prey. They then easily
pick off the immobilised fish, leaving the water glistening with
scales.
We may also see Humpback and even Finn whales "Barge in
on the Orcas" There have been several observations of orcas
herding herring to a tight school towards the surface and just as
they start feeding the humpback and Fin whales come and ‘take
over’ the herring schools.
Humpbacks have their own astonishing and unique way of
catching fish or krill. They create “bubble nets” where a single
whale or a group blow a ring of bubbles out of their blowholes,
encircling their prey. The whales will swim through their bubble
net with their vast mouths open, scooping up their catch.
We hope to see all these incredible behaviours plus much much
more on this amazing tour!Swimming with Orcas has been around for over 20 years
Swimming however only recently has it become more well known and
available to more tourists to experience for themselves.
with Orcas! The way it works is that once we find a pod of Orca we
pop on our fashionable drysuits, hop into our smaller
tender and get nice and close while we assess what the
whales are doing. If they seem chilled and in a sociable
mood we slip into the water quietly and wait for them to
come to us, which for a dolphin (Orcas are the largest of
the dolphin family) -a human in the water its almost
impossible to resist! Then we can lie on the surface and
watch the orcas glide by and around us- or for the more
adventurous go ahead and freedive with them!
Nothing is more humbling than sharing the underwater
world with these highly intelligent, highly social mammals
who grow up to 10m in length and up to 6 tonnes!! The
experience will leave you in awe and with an even greater
love and understandingHow cold will the water temperature be? How Cold will the air temp and water temp
FREQUENTLY be?
Water temperature is about 4 degrees.
ASKED Air temperature from -7°C up to +7° C.
QUESTIONS Can I see the Northern Lights on the live aboard?
It's a naturally occuring event so obviously we can never 100% promise, but it is the
area with the highest probability of seeing the northern lights in the world. So yes a
very good chance.
Where do I need to fly into?
Most guests fly into Oslo-Gardermoen (OSL) in Norway Alternatively you can fly to
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Sweden and then a direct flight to Tromsø
Who can do this tour?
Ideally someone who is confident snorkelling in open waters. There will be certified
guides that are there to help you along the way should you feel nervous. Someone
also agile enough with the ability to get in and out of a dinghy/tender throughout your
time on the boat and putting on a drysuit which is more tricky to squeeze into than a
wetsuitAnyone who is feeling extra brave (or crazy) can try the
famous arctic dip!What type of Orcas will I be swimming with?
FREQUENTLY North Atlantic “Type 1” Orca
ASKED These orcas live in closely related pods and are known to feed on large runs of
herring and mackerel around Norway (Tromso in particular) Type 1 orcas off
QUESTIONS Norway have been observed using a carousel feeding technique, herding herring
into dense balls, then slapping with their tails to stun the fish. Before scooping
the stunned fish up easily to eat.
What will we see on the Fjords?
You will see plenty of wildlife. Besides orca and humpbacks you may also see:
Fjord horse
White tailed Eagle/Sea Eagle
arctic fox
puffins
Bearded seals
Deer
Finn whales
Minke whalesHow many Orcas am I likely to see?
FREQUENTLY Orcas can gather in groups of 30-60 individuals to hunt herring and socialise
ASKED together in the Fiords
On occasion they have been seen in the hundreds!
QUESTIONS
Whats the difference between a wet and a dry suit?
The easiest way to remember the difference between a wetsuit and a dry suit
is to keep in mind that wetsuits let water in and are used in warmer water
temperatures, while drysuits feature seals and heavier insulating materials to
keep the wearer dry in cold water conditions.
Will I need to hire a dry suit to wear in the water?
Yes - the hire of your dry suits are all taken care of and are a part of your
packaged price
Will I see feeding humpbacks at this time of year?
There is a very good chance that while swiming with Orcas fedding on Herrign you
will also encounter the North Pacific Humpback Whales lunge feeding on the
herring bait balls! An incredible sight to see!Accommodation in tromso Known as the gateway to the Arctic, Tromso is Norway’s northernmost city. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Tromso is located just 4 kilometers from Langnes Airport, providing an ideal base for discovering Arctic wonders. The city center harbourfront location means you'll have easy access to nearby cultural attractions, restaurants and shops, while enjoying stunning scenic views of the surrounding mountains, forests, and fjords. The hotel offers a first-class base for catching the Northern Lights during the winter, and is also a stone’s throw away from some of the city’s best sights. The Arctic Cathedral and Tromso University Museum provide a wealth of culture, stunning architecture and local history.
MS M/S Strønstad was built in
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1955 as a local ferry and
passenger ship sailing the
Stronstad harsh and sometimes icy
waters around Lofoten and
northern Norway. She was built
in Norway at P. Høyvolds
shipyard and refitted in 1993.
The interior features nice
wooden details giving her a
warm feeling. Today she is
equipped as a comfortable and
functional expedition vessel.
MAIN BRANCH Creature comforts include
central heating, washing
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machine, showers and flushing
toilets and even a top level
spa. There are 2 or 4 ppl per
PHONE room bedroom options and 3
123-456-7890 shared bathrooms. The owner
and crew of the ship have
extensive experience and are
EMAIL ADDRESS dedicated for the preservation
of the unique nature and
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INCLUDED?
- 6 nights on a live aboard
-All main meals
- All transfers
- 2 nights accommodation in
tromso
-Husky safari
-Reindeer and cutural
experience
PRICE & DATES
24th Nov-2nd Dec 2020
$8730AUD pp
Configurations are twin
or quad.
First in best dressedCant wait to see you there!
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