Orca Expedition
Join me in a crazy once in a lifetime experience swimming Orcas in the Arctic Ocean!
Tromso - Norway
January 22-28 2027
Photos on this page by Joeva Photo and Hey Orca: Grant Thomas, Tobias Friedric, Lars Mikkelsen, Rasmus Raahauge & Henrik Hindborg
Join me for an unforgettable Arctic adventure snorkeling with orcas in the fjords of Northern Norway.
Every winter, massive schools of herring migrate into the Norwegian fjords. These dense bait balls attract large numbers of orcas and whales, creating one of the best places in the world to observe and potentially swim with these incredible animals.
Our home for the week will be the expedition vessel Kinfish, a comfortable liveaboard designed for Arctic wildlife expeditions. Staying on a ship allows us to follow the whales wherever they move, travel further north if needed, and reach the action before day boats arrive.
Late January is also a beautiful time in the Arctic: the sun begins to return after the polar night, giving us more daylight for whale encounters, dramatic winter landscapes, and excellent chances to see the northern lights in the evenings.
At the end of the season, there are also fewer boats on the water, meaning quieter and more natural encounters with the whales.
Inclusions
• 7 days / 6 nights liveaboard accommodation
• 5 ocean days searching for whales
• 2 English-speaking Scandinavian expedition leaders
• 2 Zodiacs with skipper + in-water guide
• All meals onboard
• Water, tea & coffee, softdrinks, beer, wine and spirits
• Photography workshops by Joeva Photo and all her photos of the week included
• Hot tub & sauna
• Weights & weight belt
•Thermal oversuit for scouting on deck or land excursions
Exclusions
• Flights
• Travel & cancellation insurance
• Transfers in Norway
• Optional equipment rental
• Optional crew tips
• Any new government taxes or fees
Expedition Highlights
• Snorkel with orcas and whales (conditions permitting)
• Explore the dramatic fjords of Northern Norway
• Small group: maximum 11 guests
• Search for whales using two Zodiacs with in-water guides
• Relax onboard with hot tub and sauna
• Excellent chances to see the Aurora Borealis
• A true Arctic liveaboard expedition, far from the crowds
Vessel
The Kinfish is a large expedition ship designed for whale exploration and comfort in Arctic conditions.
Being on a liveaboard gives us the freedom to:
• Travel far north if needed to locate whales
• Stay close to the action overnight
• Avoid crowded day-trip boats
• Maximize time searching for wildlife
The boat is very confortable. We even have one sauna and one hot tub on the boat! It offers 6 modern and cozy guest cabins as deluxe twins. One cabin is with bunkbeds and a small sofa. All other cabins have two separate beds in varying setups.
 Capture d'écran 2026-03-06 173032 |  Survey Lounge 2 |
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 Kinfish in ice from drone |  Kinfish among ice bergs |
 Kinfish in fog |  11 kinfish-norge-liveaboard-8 |
 3 Cabin 4.1 |  1 kinfish-coverbillede |
 2 Kinfish from zodiac |  4 HeyOrca-orca-liveaboard-lars-mikkelsen-2 |
 5 Mess room, dining area |  6 Survey Lounge 4 |
Itinerary Exemple
Subject to change
Day 1 – Tromsø
Board the ship between 5–6 pm. Welcome briefing, dinner, and overnight cruise toward the best whale areas.
Days 2–6 – Whale Exploration
Five full days searching for orcas. We use all available daylight for encounters.
Guests may join the search from the viewing decks or stay warm inside enjoying the spectacular fjord landscapes.
Once whales are located, we deploy the Zodiacs and prepare for snorkeling encounters.
Evenings are spent relaxing onboard, enjoying warm meals, and heading ashore when conditions allow to search for northern lights away from city lights.
Day 6 Evening
Return toward Tromsø and spend the night in port.
Day 7
Breakfast and disembarkation by 9 am.
Is it for me?
If you are an ocean lover and a good fit swimmer (capable of swimming a long time in wild open ocean and not afraid f cold!) then yes it is! You don’t need to be a diver or freediver as we will only be snorkeling. But It's important to be a very good swimmer.
You don’t particularly need to be a photographer to join the trip, I will be offering photography and editing workshops and giving advices to people who are interested but you are also more than welcome to join us without a camera or with just a gopro!
I’m bilingual French/English so you are more than welcome to join the tour if you speak one of these 2 languages! I will make sure to always translate everything for everyone.
Price
10990 CAD$ per person ( approximately U.S $ 8100 or 6870€) - Occupancy :twin rooms
30% deposit upon booking, 30% on July 1st and 40% remaining on October 1st 2026
Equipment rental available for 2900DKK/pers (approx 450USD/ 610CAD/380€)
I'm proud to partner with a Canadian travel agency to organise this expedition, so my expeditions are 100% legal and professional ! (Be careful, à lot of photographers offers tours without thinking of the legal requirements).
Apply Now !
Please only fill out this application if you are 100% committed to joining my orca expeditions. Applications help me create groups where everyone shares the same vibe, and is confident in their swimming abilities, ensuring the best experience for all. I’ll personally contact you after you apply to confirm your spot and send you a payment link.
Expeditions will be confirmed at least three months prior to departure, based on the number of registrations. We kindly recommend waiting until the expedition is officially confirmed before booking flights, and ensuring you have appropriate travel insurance in place when registering
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