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Skjervoy Orca & Humpback Safari

Troms, Norway
0–5 m depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Skjervoy Orca & Humpback Safari at a glance

Skjervoy Orca & Humpback Safari is a intermediate boat dive site in Troms, Norway with depths of 0–5 m (0–16 ft). Typically most favorable Jun–Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Orca (killer whale), Humpback whale, and Fin whale. Recent reports put the water around 12°C (54°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 18h ago
0.2 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 12°C · seasonal avg 15°C

Site hazards: Near-freezing water and Arctic winter weather (hypothermia/cold shock); very short daylight; open-ocean boat operations; large feeding marine mammals - keep respectful distance per operator rules; seasonal only.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Mon—
Tue2:00–1:00
Wed2:00–0:00
Thu2:00–0:00
Fri2:00–0:00
Sat3:00–14:00
Sun—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.0 km from site · graded 18h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Best time: Seasonal, roughly November to January, when herring and whales are present; conditions are dark and very cold.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan89%0°C0.6 m
  2. Feb87%-1°C0.7 m
  3. Mar94%0°C0.7 m
  4. Apr93%2°C0.5 m
  5. May99%6°C0.4 m
  6. Jun100%11°C0.3 m
  7. Jul100%15°C0.3 m
  8. Aug99%15°C0.3 m
  9. Sep97%11°C0.4 m
  10. Oct94%7°C0.6 m
  11. Nov87%3°C0.8 m
  12. Dec84%1°C0.7 m

June and July havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Orca (killer whale)Seasonal
  • Humpback whaleSeasonal
  • Fin whaleSeasonal
  • Norwegian spring-spawning herringSeasonal
  • White-tailed eagleCommonly seen
  • Harbour porpoiseOccasionally seen
  • Sperm whaleRarely seen

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Site details

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.

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Near-freezing water and Arctic winter weather (hypothermia/cold shock); very short daylight; open-ocean boat operations; large feeding marine mammals - keep respectful distance per operator rules; seasonal only.

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