Meet the Giants
Orcas and carousel feeding
Orcas are the biggest dolphin and among the most powerful predators on earth. Also known as killer whales (or "spekkhugger" in Norwegian), they grow up to 10 meters and 9 tons and are intelligent and curious animals living in families up to 40 members. The characteristic black and white patterns and the males 2-meter dorsal fin, make the orca one of the most beautiful and dramatic creatures in our oceans.
Orcas in Norway hunt herring into large baitballs and then use "carousel feeding" taking turns in stunning the fish with powerful tailslaps before eating them one by one. This is truly awesome to witness!
Lunge feeding humpbacks and fin whales
Humpbacks are up to 19 meters and 40 tons. Fin Whales are even bigger - as the second largest whale in the world - up to 27 meters and 70 tonnes! Both are baleen whales living on krill, plankton and smaller fish.
Both whales feed on herring baitballs in Norway which they typically "steal" from the orcas. When the whales shoot straight up from below, the surface begins to boil with herring trying to escape their fate, seconds before enormous open mouths of the whales break the surface and swallow as many fish as possible. A close encounter with any of these giants of the ocean is a breathtaking experience. And if you are lucky enough to witness a lunge feeding it will be a breathtaking sight that you will never forget!
Northern lights
Aurora Borealis are present throughout the orca season, we just need clear skies to see it.
During the week we will guide evening walks into the fjell (Norwegian for mountain) for you to get away from light pollution and take the best photos with stunning landscapes.
Soft encounters
We practice small groups and soft encounters and follow the regional guidelines for whale watching and swimming. This allows for best animal interaction and most importantly leaves as little impact on the wildlife as possible.
Our approach is with patience and respect. We do not chase or harass whales. Sometimes we will follow whales for a while hoping to get the right opportunity to quietly join them in their world. If we do not get that opportunity, we will enjoy them topside which is equally breathtaking.
