Skjervoy Orca & Humpback Safari
Troms · 0–5 m
A seasonal Arctic snorkelling experience out of Skjervoy (about 70 N) where orcas and humpback whales gather to feed on overwintering Norwegian spring-spawning herring in the Kvaenangen and Lyngen fjord systems. Boats locate carousel-feeding orca pods and humpbacks, and snorkellers slip into the cold dark water to watch from the surface; this is freediving/snorkel only, not scuba. The season runs roughly November to January in very low Arctic light and frigid water, so drysuits and careful operator-led safety are essential. Note this is a surface marine-encounter site rather than a conventional scuba dive site.