Krisztina
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Midnight Sun – 6/25
Now, we are in the middle of the Midnight Sun period here in Northern Norway. This natural phenomenon means that the sun does not go below the horizon during the summer months above the Arctic Circle. During our midnight cruise, we can see wildlife under the Midnight Sun. Over the past few days, we have…
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First Summer Tour of 2025 – 2/6/25
We had our very first summer whale-watching trip from Bleik, Andøya, today, and it was a blast. First, we encountered a large group of long-finned pilot whales. They were traveling slowly with short breaks to socialize. We have also seen young calves with the group. The pilot whales were quite curious; they were spy-hopping next…
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Orcas – 5/6/25
Every day spent with Orcas is a fantastic day. Today, we were lucky to encounter a small group of orcas, 5 individuals, 3 fully grown males, and a female calf pair. Throughout the time we spent with them, they were engaged in a feeding activity. Towards the end of the tour, this was confirmed when…
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The Sun – 11/23
We have almost two weeks before the Polar Night will settle on the Norwegian Arctic. One can always enjoy watching orcas in direct sunlight, even in freezing cold weather. Today, the temperature was -7 degrees. There must be a volume of herring nearby Skjervøy as we encountered animals in the morning, just minutes after leaving…
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End of Season – 1/25
By now, we have finished our 2024/2025 winter whale-watching season up North. The herring is already on the way out of the area. The past few days have been still busy with some herring hanging around the entrance of the fjord system, and we had terrific feedings with orcas, humpies, and fin whales. We want…