MS Sula
Norway · Liveaboard
from NOK 42,000 / person
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- Liveaboard
- Built / renovated
- 1991
- Length × width
- 27 m × 6 m
- Cabins
- 7
- Nitrox
- NO
- Wi-Fi
- NO
- Rental gear
- YES ($)
Highlights
- The MS Sula is a rugged vessel taking you to the edge of the Earth .
- From the middle of October to the middle of February you can enjoy one of the largest gathering of orcas in the world, who congregate due to the vast amounts of herring that collect in the waters.
- The expert crew makes finding Orcas in the vast, remote landscape look easy
- Rich marine life with more than 1,400 species due to the warm Gulf Stream (including blue whales and belugas), alongside crystal clear waters, giant kelp forests, numerous wrecks, drop-offs, sandy sea beds
- Unique chance to see the Northern Lights in wintertime in Northern Norway, you will also see birdlife as sea-eagles and beautiful landscape.
- Sula docks at remote islands and harbors at night, giving you the chance to experience tiny, picturesque Norwegian villages.
- Enjoy dry-suit snorkelling with orcas and humpback whales and take a USEA - Under Sea Soft Encounter Alliance - certification course onboard
About MS Sula
Some liveaboards chase warm water. MS Sula heads the other way — a rugged 27-metre vessel built in 1991 that carries divers to the edge of the Earth, where the landscape itself becomes part of the dive briefing.
Orcas, whales and winter light
Every itinerary runs out of Alta and returns to Alta, either as a three-night trip departing Saturday or Tuesday, or as a six-night expedition — one of which sails with marine zoologist Dott. Alessandro de Maddalena aboard for a biology course. From the middle of October to the middle of February, vast amounts of herring draw one of the largest gatherings of orcas in the world, and Sula's crew makes finding them in that remote landscape look easy. Humpback whales share the same water, and dry-suit snorkelling puts you alongside both.
The warm Gulf Stream supports more than 1,400 species here, alongside crystal-clear water, giant kelp forests, wrecks, drop-offs and sandy sea beds. Above the surface there are sea-eagles, and in wintertime, the Northern Lights.
Seven cabins, free onboard Wi-Fi, a hot tub, and nights spent docked at remote islands and tiny Norwegian villages. Rental equipment is available.
Routes & departures
Orca Expedition Trip- Departure on Saturday3 nights · 38 Departures
- 1Day 1
By arrival the crew wish the guests welcome onboard and the guests will be served coffee, tea, soft drinks, apple juice, orange juiice, water, fruit and biscuits. After the welcome greetings the guests get their own cabins. Safety briefing and prepare the dry-suits. Further the crew will give you all needed information about the programs, weather report, USEA technique, reporting about the animals, etc.
- 2Day 2
You will do snorkeling/swimming with orcas and humpbacks The main activity is seeking orcas and do free-diving with orcas. No snorkel experience is needed to join our orca expeditIons We don't use tanks with orcas into the water. The animals are afraid of the bubbles and will then disappear. The animals are friendly, but we never touch them or feed them. You will use dry-suits and our crew will teach how to behave into water with orcas. Onboard there are dry-suits in all standard sizes. A typical day onboard/ orca safari : Wake up at 07:30 am Breakfast at 08:00-08:30 am Boat leaves the harbour about 09:00 am. We go out to the fjord for seeking orcas. Sometimes we see the animals immediately and can start the operation soon. Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find the orcas we move to the less boat (dinghy equipped with dry-suit and keep the camera ready for photo action. Normally we are in the dinghy two to three hours and then back to the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch. When the darkness is coming we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay the night over. Dinner onboard at 18:00 hrs. If somebody want night-dive there is possibility to do scuba diving in the evenings after seeking orcas. Scuba diving for well experienced divers only! Need to have 30 dives with dry suit. All diving arrangements are included in our offer/price. There are weights and bottles onboard. Single 12 liter 200 bar and 15 liter 200 bar. Relax time together with the guests on Sula or we have walk trip onshore to see the Northern Lights if good conditions or have good time in the hot tub. One evening with Hydrophone for listening to the sound of orcas and humpbacks (if good conditions). USEA Lectures with USEA Certification / Lecturer Orca Expert Pierre Robert de Latour. (Approx. one hour per evening). USEA is the network for those who care about the respect of the comfort and the wild nature of marine mammals. Approved by scientists working in the field of marine mammals, USEA interactions are much better than enforced encounters for both diver and marine mammal. On board the boat during ORCA EXPEDITION, guided by the best specialists you will learn with USEA techniques how to come close and interact in the best conditions with orcas and large whales. Successful USEA interaction allows you to be USEA Diver, registered in the network with an unique number. You will have your own Certification. How many times you will be into the water with the animals depends of weather and windy conditions, but you can expect from 2-4 times or even more a day if good conditions.
- 3Day 3
- 4Day 4
Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Good to know
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Getting there
You go by plane to Tromsö Arrival at Langnes Check in on boat Last day of the trip back in Langnes Transfer to local hotel or airport Place for pick up : Outside the building Scandic Ishavshotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, TROMSÖ HARBOR Time : 14:00 hrs / 2 pm / Olav will pick you up with a car with wagon for the luggage. The boat lies in the Kaldfjord, approx. 15-20 minutes with car from Tromsö city. After in-check, you will be served a dinner onboard with a briefing about the trip. Next morning after the breakfast; approx 08:30 hrs (8.30 am) the boat goes out to the field for seeking orcas Check out from the boat last day of the trip is 18:00 PM
Departures · 38
| Date | nights | from | Spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | 3 left |
| Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 | 6 | NOK 80,000 | 3 left |
| Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 | 6 | NOK 74,000 | — |
| Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | 6 | NOK 74,000 | — |
| Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | — |
| Nov 24, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | — |
| Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | — |
| Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | — |
| Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | — |
| Dec 8, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | — |
| Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | 3 left |
| Dec 15, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 22, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 26, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 3 | NOK 42,000 | 3 left |
| Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 5, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 12 left |
| Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 8, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 12, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 19, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Oct 23, 2027 – Oct 29, 2027 | 6 | NOK 78,000 | 14 left |
| Oct 30, 2027 – Nov 5, 2027 | 6 | NOK 84,000 | 14 left |
| Nov 6, 2027 – Nov 12, 2027 | 6 | NOK 78,000 | 14 left |
| Nov 13, 2027 – Nov 19, 2027 | 6 | NOK 78,000 | 14 left |
| Nov 20, 2027 – Nov 23, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | — |
| Nov 23, 2027 – Nov 26, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Nov 27, 2027 – Nov 30, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Nov 30, 2027 – Dec 3, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 4, 2027 – Dec 7, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 7, 2027 – Dec 10, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 11, 2027 – Dec 14, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 14, 2027 – Dec 17, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 18, 2027 – Dec 21, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 21, 2027 – Dec 24, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 25, 2027 – Dec 28, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
| Dec 28, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | 3 | NOK 44,000 | 14 left |
Orca Expedition Trip - Departure on Tuesday3 nights
- 1Day 1
By arrival the crew wish the guests welcome onboard and the guests will be served coffee, tea, soft drinks, apple juice, orange juiice, water, fruit and biscuits. After the welcome greetings the guests get their own cabins. Safety briefing and prepare the dry-suits. Further the crew will give you all needed information about the programs, weather report, USEA technique, reporting about the animals, etc.
- 2Day 2
You will do snorkeling/swimming with orcas and humpbacks The main activity is seeking orcas and do free-diving with orcas. No snorkel experience is needed to join our orca expeditIons We don't use tanks with orcas into the water. The animals are afraid of the bubbles and will then disappear. The animals are friendly, but we never touch them or feed them. You will use dry-suits and our crew will teach how to behave into water with orcas. Onboard there are dry-suits in all standard sizes. A typical day onboard/ orca safari : Wak Wake up at 07:30 am Breakfast at 08:00-08:30 am Boat leaves the harbour about 09:00 am. We go out to the fjord for seeking orcas. Sometimes we see the animals immediately and can start the operation soon. Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find the orcas we move to the less boat (dinghy equipped with dry-suit and keep the camera ready for photo action. Normally we are in the dinghy two to three hours and then back to the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch. When the darkness is coming we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay the night over. Dinner onboard at 18:00 hrs. If somebody want night-dive there is possibility to do scuba diving in the evenings after seeking orcas. Scuba diving for well experienced divers only! Need to have 30 dives with dry suit. All diving arrangements are included in our offer/price. There are weights and bottles onboard. Single 12 liter 200 bar and 15 liter 200 bar. Relax time together with the guests on Sula or we have walk trip onshore to see the Northern Lights if good conditions or have good time in the hot tub. One evening with Hydrophone for listening to the sound of orcas and humpbacks (if good conditions). USEA Lectures with USEA Certification / Lecturer Orca Expert Pierre Robert de Latour. (Approx. one hour per evening). USEA is the network for those who care about the respect of the comfort and the wild nature of marine mammals. Approved by scientists working in the field of marine mammals, USEA interactions are much better than enforced encounters for both diver and marine mammal. On board the boat during ORCA EXPEDITION, guided by the best specialists you will learn with USEA techniques how to come close and interact in the best conditions with orcas and large whales. Successful USEA interaction allows you to be USEA Diver, registered in the network with an unique number. You will have your own Certification. How many times you will be into the water with the animals depends of weather and windy conditions, but you can expect from 2-4 times or even more a day if good conditions.
- 3Day 3
- 4Day 4
You will do snorkeling/swimming with orcas and humpbacks The main activity is seeking orcas and do free-diving with orcas. No snorkel experience is needed to join our orca expeditIons We don't use tanks with orcas into the water. The animals are afraid of the bubbles and will then disappear. The animals are friendly, but we never touch them or feed them. You will use dry-suits and our crew will teach how to behave into water with orcas. Onboard there are dry-suits in all standard sizes. A typical day onboard/ orca safari : Wak Wake up at 07:30 am Breakfast at 08:00-08:30 am Boat leaves the harbour about 09:00 am. We go out to the fjord for seeking orcas. Sometimes we see the animals immediately and can start the operation soon. Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find the orcas we move to the less boat (dinghy equipped with dry-suit and keep the camera ready for photo action. Normally we are in the dinghy two to three hours and then back to the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch. When the darkness is coming we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay the night over. Dinner onboard at 18:00 hrs. If somebody want night-dive there is possibility to do scuba diving in the evenings after seeking orcas. Scuba diving for well experienced divers only! Need to have 30 dives with dry suit. All diving arrangements are included in our offer/price. There are weights and bottles onboard. Single 12 liter 200 bar and 15 liter 200 bar. Relax time together with the guests on Sula or we have walk trip onshore to see the Northern Lights if good conditions or have good time in the hot tub. One evening with Hydrophone for listening to the sound of orcas and humpbacks (if good conditions). USEA Lectures with USEA Certification / Lecturer Orca Expert Pierre Robert de Latour. (Approx. one hour per evening). USEA is the network for those who care about the respect of the comfort and the wild nature of marine mammals. Approved by scientists working in the field of marine mammals, USEA interactions are much better than enforced encounters for both diver and marine mammal. On board the boat during ORCA EXPEDITION, guided by the best specialists you will learn with USEA techniques how to come close and interact in the best conditions with orcas and large whales. Successful USEA interaction allows you to be USEA Diver, registered in the network with an unique number. You will have your own Certification. How many times you will be into the water with the animals depends of weather and windy conditions, but you can expect from 2-4 times or even more a day if good conditions.
Good to know
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Getting there
You go by plane to Tromsö Arrival at Langnes Check in on boat Last day of the trip back in Langnes Transfer to local hotel or airport Place for pick up : Outside the building Scandic Ishavshotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, TROMSÖ HARBOR Time : 14:00 hrs / 2 pm / Olav will pick you up with a car with wagon for the luggage. The boat lies in the Kaldfjord, approx. 15-20 minutes with car from Tromsö city. After in-check, you will be served a dinner onboard with a briefing about the trip. Next morning after the breakfast; approx 08:30 hrs (8.30 am) the boat goes out to the field for seeking orcas Check out from the boat last day of the trip is 18:00 PM
Orca Expedition Trip Biology Course by marine zoologist Dott. Alessandro de Maddalena6 nights
- 1Day 1
By arrival the crew wish the guests welcome onboard and the guests will be served coffee, tea, soft drinks, apple juice, orange juiice, water, fruit and biscuits. After the welcome greetings the guests get their own cabins. Safety briefing and prepare the dry-suits. Further the crew will give you all needed information about the programs, weather report, USEA technique, reporting about the animals, etc.
- 2Day 2
You will do snorkeling/swimming with orcas and humpbacks The main activity is seeking orcas and do free-diving with orcas. No snorkel experience is needed to join our orca expeditIons We don't use tanks with orcas into the water. The animals are afraid of the bubbles and will then disappear. The animals are friendly, but we never touch them or feed them. You will use dry-suits and our crew will teach how to behave into water with orcas. Onboard there are dry-suits in all standard sizes. A typical day onboard/ orca safari : Wake up at 07:30 am Breakfast at 08:00-08:30 am Boat leaves the harbour about 09:00 am. We go out to the fjord for seeking orcas. Sometimes we see the animals immediately and can start the operation soon. Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find the orcas we move to the less boat (dinghy equipped with dry-suit and keep the camera ready for photo action. Normally we are in the dinghy two to three hours and then back to the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch. When the darkness is coming we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay the night over. Dinner onboard at 18:00 hrs. If somebody want night-dive there is possibility to do scuba diving in the evenings after seeking orcas. Scuba diving for well experienced divers only! Need to have 30 dives with dry suit. All diving arrangements are included in our offer/price. There are weights and bottles onboard. Single 12 liter 200 bar and 15 liter 200 bar. Relax time together with the guests on Sula or we have walk trip onshore to see the Northern Lights if good conditions or have good time in the hot tub. One evening with Hydrophone for listening to the sound of orcas and humpbacks (if good conditions). USEA Lectures with USEA Certification / Lecturer Orca Expert Pierre Robert de Latour. (Approx. one hour per evening). USEA is the network for those who care about the respect of the comfort and the wild nature of marine mammals. Approved by scientists working in the field of marine mammals, USEA interactions are much better than enforced encounters for both diver and marine mammal. On board the boat during ORCA EXPEDITION, guided by the best specialists you will learn with USEA techniques how to come close and interact in the best conditions with orcas and large whales. Successful USEA interaction allows you to be USEA Diver, registered in the network with an unique number. You will have your own Certification. How many times you will be into the water with the animals depends of weather and windy conditions, but you can expect from 2-4 times or even more a day if good conditions.
- 3Day 3
- 4Day 4
- 5Day 5
- 6Day 6
- 7Day 7
Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Good to know
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Getting there
Before the trip Arrival at Longyearbyen Airport. Shuttle-service, Approx 10 minutes to the boat In check – Lodging. Welcome onboard the boat. Briefing and sightseeing in Longyeaerbyen. 18:00 hrs : Dinner 19:00 hrs : The boat goes to New Aalesund during the night. After the diving 12:00 hrs : The boat arrives Longyearbyen and the trip is finished. 13:00 : Shuttle service from the boat to the airport Flight SK4425 from Longyearbyen to Oslo.
Orca Expedition Trip6 nights
- 1Day 1
By arrival the crew wish the guests welcome onboard and the guests will be served coffee, tea, soft drinks, apple juice, orange juiice, water, fruit and biscuits. After the welcome greetings the guests get their own cabins. Safety briefing and prepare the dry-suits. Further the crew will give you all needed information about the programs, weather report, USEA technique, reporting about the animals, etc.
- 2Day 2
You will do snorkeling/swimming with orcas and humpbacks The main activity is seeking orcas and do free-diving with orcas. No snorkel experience is needed to join our orca expeditIons We don't use tanks with orcas into the water. The animals are afraid of the bubbles and will then disappear. The animals are friendly, but we never touch them or feed them. You will use dry-suits and our crew will teach how to behave into water with orcas. Onboard there are dry-suits in all standard sizes. A typical day onboard/ orca safari : Wake up at 07:30 am Breakfast at 08:00-08:30 am Boat leaves the harbour about 09:00 am. We go out to the fjord for seeking orcas. Sometimes we see the animals immediately and can start the operation soon. Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find the orcas we move to the less boat (dinghy equipped with dry-suit and keep the camera ready for photo action. Normally we are in the dinghy two to three hours and then back to the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch. When the darkness is coming we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay the night over. Dinner onboard at 18:00 hrs. If somebody want night-dive there is possibility to do scuba diving in the evenings after seeking orcas. Scuba diving for well experienced divers only! Need to have 30 dives with dry suit. All diving arrangements are included in our offer/price. There are weights and bottles onboard. Single 12 liter 200 bar and 15 liter 200 bar. Relax time together with the guests on Sula or we have walk trip onshore to see the Northern Lights if good conditions or have good time in the hot tub. One evening with Hydrophone for listening to the sound of orcas and humpbacks (if good conditions). USEA Lectures with USEA Certification / Lecturer Orca Expert Pierre Robert de Latour. (Approx. one hour per evening). USEA is the network for those who care about the respect of the comfort and the wild nature of marine mammals. Approved by scientists working in the field of marine mammals, USEA interactions are much better than enforced encounters for both diver and marine mammal. On board the boat during ORCA EXPEDITION, guided by the best specialists you will learn with USEA techniques how to come close and interact in the best conditions with orcas and large whales. Successful USEA interaction allows you to be USEA Diver, registered in the network with an unique number. You will have your own Certification. How many times you will be into the water with the animals depends of weather and windy conditions, but you can expect from 2-4 times or even more a day if good conditions.
- 3Day 3
- 4Day 4
- 5Day 5
- 6Day 6
- 7Day 7
Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Good to know
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Getting there
You go by plane to Tromsö Arrival at Langnes Check in on boat Last day of the trip back in Langnes Transfer to local hotel or airport Place for pick up : Outside the building Scandic Ishavshotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, TROMSÖ HARBOR Time : 14:00 hrs / 2 pm / Olav will pick you up with a car with wagon for the luggage. The boat lies in the Kaldfjord, approx. 15-20 minutes with car from Tromsö city. After in-check, you will be served a dinner onboard with a briefing about the trip. Next morning after the breakfast; approx 08:30 hrs (8.30 am) the boat goes out to the field for seeking orcas Check out from the boat last day of the trip is 18:00 PM
What's included
- ✓ Accommodation in a well equipped liveaboard boat M/S Sula / Max 12 guests per trip
- ✓ All meals/food, coffee/tea/soft-drinks. Professional chef onboard.
- ✓ All guiding and transport to the field for seeking orcas.
- ✓ Snorkeling with orcas
- ✓ Dinghy with driver and guide (fuel is included).
- ✓ Harbor Fee
- ✓ Opportunity to do scuba diving (for certified divers with at least 30 dives with dry-suit) nearby the boat in the bay in the evenings.
- ✓ Tanks, weightbelts, bedclothes and towels included.
- ✓ Wireless Internet onboard.
- ✓ Hot tub
- ✓ pick-up service from Tromsö city or Tromsö Airport to the boat
- ✓ Free 1 year Premium membership for diviac's logbook (Value of USD 15)
- ✓ 6 days safari, accommodation
- ✓ All meals/food
- ✓ Coffee/tea/soft-drinks
- ✓ All sightseeing onshore
- ✓ All diving arrangement, guiding and transfer to all sites
- ✓ Shuttle-services from/to Longyearbyen Airport
- ✓ Airtanks, two compressors 200/300 bar, 6 x 12 liters and 6 x 15 liters 200 bar
- ✓ Weightbelts
- ✓ Bedclothes
- ✓ Aquafloat (cover your body topside for windy and raining weather)
- ✓ Survival suit to each person
- ✕ Alcoholic drinks (wine,beer, spirit)
- ✕ No flights
- ✕ Other transfer to/from Tromsö
- ✕ Rental equipment
- ✕ USEA Certification
- ✕ Biology Course
- ✕ Courses
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