Norway · 500km North of the Arctic Circle · 5 Departures — November 2026 Only
Each November, the largest gathering of Orca on Earth arrives in the Norwegian fjords. Join a small group expedition on the water and witness something most people only see on television.
✓ Small groups · ✓ 25+ years guiding
About Orca Camp
The northern fjords of Norway are perhaps the best place on Earth to witness Orca. Each November, herring migrate in vast numbers into the fjords — and the Orca follow. Along with humpback and fin whales, they gather in pods of hundreds for a feeding spectacle seen nowhere else on the planet.
Our sites are precisely located close to where all the action unfolds. Our motto: "Perfect time in the perfect place." With 3–5 hours of Arctic daylight, every minute on the water counts — and we make them count.
Choose Your Experience
Board our licensed vessels and enter the feeding grounds. Witness Orca pods hunting in coordinated groups, humpback whales breaching at close range, and eagles diving for fish — all from the deck of a fully equipped expedition boat.
From €2,890 per person
Go face-to-face with wild Orca in their natural feeding environment. One of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters available anywhere on Earth.
From €3,590 per person
Where You'll Stay
Choose between the remote intimacy of the Orca Camp itself, or the comfort and amenities of the Reisafjord Hotel — both within reach of the whale action.
Two fully equipped apartments sleeping up to 12 guests, with the boats parked just 30 metres from your door. The most immersive option — you're right in the heart of the action. Free WiFi. Northern Lights photography spots minutes away.
A comfortable hotel with full amenities, located between Tromsø and Alta. Ideal for those who prefer hotel-standard comfort after a day on the Arctic water. Available in double or single room occupancy.
It's Simpler Than You Think
Pick from 5 weekly departures in November 2026. Choose Whale Watching or Snorkelling with Orca. Select your accommodation and click to book.
Boat excursions, expert guides, and daily briefings on whale movements. Contact Wildlife Observations Worldwide directly to confirm what is included in your chosen programme.
7 nights surrounded by Orca, humpback whales, and the Northern Lights. BBC Blue Planet 2 called this the greatest wildlife spectacle on the planet. Guests call it the trip of their lives.
2026 Season — Limited Spots
Five weekly departures, two programmes, two accommodation types. Each card below represents a specific combination — click to enquire or book directly.
In the Field
How We Operate
Every decision on the water is made with the animals first. These principles have guided Wildlife Observations Worldwide since 1999.
Wildlife Observations Worldwide follows a strict code of conduct when operating in the presence of whales and Orca. We position our vessels to observe without disturbing the natural feeding and social behaviour of the animals. Even when whales show little concern for our presence during feeding, we remain mindful of our impact and maintain respectful distances at all times.
All boat excursions are conducted on fully licensed vessels that meet Norwegian maritime safety standards. Our local skippers hold the relevant licences and qualifications for passenger transport at sea in Norway.
We deliberately keep group sizes small. Fewer guests means less disruption to the wildlife, a more personal experience on the water, and the ability to respond quickly to changing animal behaviour.
Before You Book
No previous experience is necessary for the Whale Watching programme — you will be on a fully equipped boat with our experienced crew throughout. For the Snorkelling with Orca programme, participants should be comfortable in open water and confident swimmers. No scuba diving certification is required.
November in northern Norway is cold — temperatures on the water can drop well below freezing. We recommend packing warm thermal base layers, waterproof outer layers, and insulated gloves and footwear. For the Snorkelling with Orca programme, participants are required to bring or arrange a 7mm apnea wetsuit or dry suit and all associated equipment. Wildlife Observations Worldwide provides weights for your weight belt only.
We cannot guarantee wildlife sightings — these are wild animals in their natural environment. However, November is the peak feeding season in the Norwegian fjords and sightings are highly consistent during this period. Our crew has over 25 years of experience locating the animals and we will always put you in the best possible position.
Fly into Tromsø Airport (TOS), served by direct connections from several European hubs. We recommend arriving a day early and spending time in the city — known as the Paris of the North. From Tromsø, there are two options to reach the camp.
The most reliable is the public bus: two connections depart every Sunday from Tromsø Prednest Bus Terminal to Storslet Reisafjord. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. We collect you directly from Storslet — if you have booked the Reisafjord Hotel option, the hotel is located right at the bus stop.
Alternatively, Widerøe (wideroe.no) operates a short 15-minute flight from Tromsø to Sørkjosen Airport. Note that mountain and fjord weather can cause flight cancellations in winter, in which case the airline will transfer passengers by bus. For the return journey, the Widerøe flight departs around 13:00, arriving in Tromsø by 13:30 — allowing better connections for onward departures. The bus arrives in Tromsø around 17:00, which may not allow same-day departing flights. Please contact us when booking to discuss transfer logistics for your specific departure.
Snorkelling with Orca requires patience — and that is precisely what separates our approach from most operators on the water. Many boats race ahead of travelling Orca pods and drop snorkellers in front of them. We do not. We read the animals' behaviour and will sometimes follow a group for hours before anyone enters the water.
When a feeding event begins, we let the hunt play out. Only when the Orca are confident — when the herring are at the surface and the feast has started — do we enter the water. What you witness in that moment will be breathtaking.
Some days we do not enter the water at all because the situation is simply not right. On days when there are too many vessels in one area, we move to find our own group of animals to work with, away from the crowds.
A word of honesty: if you are not prepared to give the animals priority, or if getting the photograph matters more to you than respecting the Orca — this programme is not for you. If you can give them that respect, what you will experience is unlike anything else on Earth.
We offer Whale Watching across all five weekly departures but Snorkelling with Orca on three only. The reason is conditions.
Departure 1 (Oct 25) marks the beginning of the season. The Orca are still arriving and moving widely across the fjords in search of herring — sustained feeding activity is less predictable at this stage. There is also more daylight in the first week, which we use for topside whale watching. Humpback whales often gather in large numbers at this time, but they tend to dive deep after the herring and underwater observation is not productive.
Departure 5 (Nov 22) is the other end of the season: Arctic daylight becomes very limited in late November. The topside experience is extraordinary — dramatic skies, twilight colours, and breathtaking photography conditions. But underwater, the light is simply not sufficient for meaningful snorkelling.
Departures 2, 3, and 4 fall in the window where feeding activity is most consistent, group sizes are manageable, and underwater conditions are at their best.
Limited Spots — November 2026 Only
Spots are limited by design. Contact Wildlife Observations Worldwide to confirm availability and booking terms.
Questions? Contact us — we typically reply within 24 hours.
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