NORWAY 2020

Have you ever dreamt ofSwimming with Orcas?

Have you ever dreamt of seeingthe Northern Lights?

Have you ever dreamt ofNorway?

Well now you can live that dreamin 2020...

Let Majestic make your dreamsreality

You only live once.....

At Majestic Whale encounters our mission is to protect the world's oceans and all that's in it. We believeif you love the ocean it will love you back. As active members of Whale Watch International we promoteresponsible whale watching and dolphin watching worldwide.

We aim to run our trip with maximum interaction and minimal impact and we feel very honored to sharethis incredible experience with like minded people. As soon as you decide to join this epic journey, we are here for you every step of the way. We are afamily run eco conscious business that prides ourselves on a high level of customer service and you canfeel free to email us or call us with as many questions as you like. Besides a truly unforgettable trip, youwill also make friends for life.

Why Choose us?

The Orca swim and Lights tour is oneof our most favourite tours! Heres whatyou will experience! For the first part of this journey, we willboard The MS Stronstad for 6 nightscruising the Norway fjords to seehumpbacks, orcas and other amazingmarine life, AND for the once in alifetime opportunity to swim and interactwith the pandas of the sea- The Orcas!!Don't forget we will be spending ournights in the hot tub under the beauty ofthe enchanting northern lights. Then you will spend your next couple ofdays seeing the best of what Norwayhas to offer. A husky safari through thebeautiful back country, giving a big hugto Norways iconic gentle reindeer andexperiencing the ancient Sami Cultureof Northern Norway

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Day 1 -7 Board the MSStronstad for an incredible 6days day whale watching, orcaswimming and enjoying the thebreathtaking Fjords of Norway.By night you can enjoy a drink inthe hot tub while searching forthe incredible northern lights. Day 7- Disembark the MSStronstad and the group willmake its way to youraccommodation across from theharbour in heart of downtownTromso. Tonight you will betreated to the best light show onearth, a private tour to search forthe Aurora Borealis. Day 8- Enjoy an unforgettablehusky safari (weather permitting)and a sami reindeer dinnerexperience. Day 9- Your last day andtransfer to the airport

NorthernLights Tour The City of Tromso is situated in the middle ofthe auroral oval, the area with the highestprobability of seeing the northern lights.

The bright dancing lights of the aurora areactually collisions between electrically chargedparticles from the sun that enter the earth'satmosphere. These lights are seen above themagnetic poles of the northern hemisphere andare known as 'Aurora borealis'November is one of the best months to witnessthis beautiful phenomenon in Tromso There are five private Base Stations located indifferent areas to cover different weatherregimes. There will be a local host, warmshelters, toilet facilities, thermal winter suits,tripods, outside benches and campfire (weatherpermitting)and of course hot choc, tea andcoffee to warm you up!

Reindeer  Experience

Join the Sami for an unforgettable reindeerexperience. The reindeer and the Sami havebeen living and working on this land forcenturies and have only recently invited gueststo be part of their life.The Reindeer Camp is located a 30-minute drivefrom Tromsø city centre and here you can feedthe herd of around 200 reindeer who will swarmall around and even eat from your hands.You will then actually be invited to go on a shortsled ride (weather permitting). The reindeer livewild for most of the year and are at the camp fora few months over winter to protect them frompredators and harsh conditions. Warm drinks and a traditional Sami meal will becooked over the fire and then served.Afterwards you are invited into a lavvo (Samitent) to gather round the fire and listen to storiesabout Sami culture, life as a reindeer herder anda joik (traditional Sami song).

Just a 40-minute drive from downtown Tromsø city, youwill discover Tromsø Husky Farm, beautifully situated inthe Arctic valley landscape. The view of the LyngenAlps combined with the fjords is amazing, making thissafari a genuine North Norwegian Arctic Experience.You will be greeted by 120 happy Alaskan Huskies,waiting for you to run and cuddle! Drive your own teamof dogs through the scenic landscape. You will beprovided with warm thermal suits, winter boots andgloves to keep you warm during the dog sleddingadventure.After a short explanation of how to handle the dogs andsleds, you will set off in pairs. One will be the “musher”(driver) and the other sits in the sled. You swap placesduring the trip.The huskies love running on the hilly tracks andwilderness of Breivikeidet valley, but you need to bepart of the team and help them up the hills. It’s a funexperience, but also a physical workout.English-speaking guides will lead groups of four teamsand help you through the experience**Please note- this tour is dependent on weather. If theconditions are not right, an alternative tour will beplanned

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About TheOrcas

The Orca of the Norway Fiords are known as "Type I Orca"They come to the area follow the herring run. These NorthAtlantic Orca are a resident orca and congregate in big pods of30-60 whales to hunt the herring using an incredible “carousell” method of hunting. The predators worktogether to break away a group of herring into a smaller, moremanageable “ball”. They encircle the herded herring, chasingthe fish tighter together and upwards. At the water's surface,herring try to escape by leaping into the air, creating a “boiling”effect.But the six-tonne orcas slap down their powerful tails, sending ashockwave that stuns their underwater prey. They then easilypick off the immobilised fish, leaving the water glistening withscales. We may also see Humpback and even Finn whales "Barge inon the Orcas" There have been several observations of killerwhales herding herring to a tight school towards the surface.And just as they start feeding the humpback and Fin whalescome and ‘take over’ the herring schools Humpbacks have their own astonishing and unique way ofcatching fish or krill. They create “bubble nets” where a singlewhale or a group blow a ring of bubbles out of their blowholes,encircling their prey. The whales will swim through their bubblenet with their vast mouths open, scooping up their catch. We hope to see all these incredible behaviours plus much muchmore on this amazing tour!

Swimming withOrcas!

Swimming with Orcas has been around for over 20 yearshowever only recently has it become more well known andavailable to more tourists to experience for themselves. The way it works is that once we find a pod of Orca wepop on our fashionable drysuits, hop into our smallertender and get nice and close while we assess what thewhales are doing. If they seem chilled and in a sociablemood we slip into the water quietly and wait for them tocome to us, which for a dolphin (Orcas are the largest ofthe dolphin family) -a human in the water its almostimpossible to resist! Then we can lie on the surface andwatch the orcas glide by and around us- or for the moreadventurous go ahead and freedive with them! Nothing is more humbling than sharing the underwaterworld with these highly intelligent, highly social mammalswho grow up to 10m in length and up to 6 tonnes!! Theexperience will leave you in awe and with an even greaterlove and understanding

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How cold will the water temperature be? How Cold will the air temp and water temp be?Water temperature is about 4 degrees.Air temperature from -7°C up to +7° C. Can I see the Northern Lights on the live aboard?It's a naturally occuring event so obviously we can never 100% promise, but it is the areawith the highest probability of seeing the northern lights in the world.  Where do I need to fly into?Most guests fly into Oslo-Gardermoen (OSL) in Norway Alternatively you can fly toStockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Sweden and then a direct flight to Tromsø (TOS)  Who can do this tour:Ideally someone who is confident snorkelling in open waters. There will be certifiedguides that are there to help you along the way should you feel nervous. Someone alsoagile enough with the ability to get in and out of a dinghy/tender throughout your timeon the boat.

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What type of Orcas will I be swimming with? North Atlantic “Type 1” OrcaThese orcas live in closely related pods and are known to feed on large runs of herringand mackerel around Norway (Tromso in particular)  Type 1 orcas off Norway have beenobserved using a carousel feeding technique, herding herring into dense balls, thenslapping with their tails to stun the fish.  Before scooping the stunned fish up easily toeat. What will we see on the Fjords? You will see plenty of wildlife. Besides orca and humpbacks you may also see:Fjord horseWhite tailed Eagle/Sea Eaglearctic fox puffinsBearded sealsDeerFinn whalesMinke whales 

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How many Orcas am I likely to see?Orcas can gather in groups of 30-60 individuals to hunt herring and socialise together inthe FiordsOn occasion they have been seen in the hundreds! Whats the difference between a wet and a dry suit?The easiest way to remember the difference between a wetsuit and a dry suit is to keepin mind that wetsuits let water in and are used in warmer water temperatures, whiledrysuits feature seals and heavier insulating materials to keep the wearer dry in coldwater conditions. Will I need to hire a dry suit to wear in the water? Yes - the hire of your dry suits are all taken care of and are a part of your packagedprice it also includes:Drysuit + inner layerFinsGloves & hood8 kg lead weights belt Mask & SnorkelPlastic Storage box for 2

ACCOMMODATION INTROMSO

Known as the gateway to the Arctic, Tromso is Norway’snorthernmost city. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Tromso islocated just 4 kilometers from Langnes Airport, providingan ideal base for discovering Arctic wonders. The citycenter harbourfront location means you'll have easy accessto nearby cultural attractions, restaurants and shops, whileenjoying stunning scenic views of the surroundingmountains, forests, and fjords.The hotel offers a first-class base for catching theNorthern Lights during the winter, and is also a stone’sthrow away from some of the city’s best sights. The ArcticCathedral and Tromso University Museum provide a wealthof culture, stunning architecture and local history, and astop at the Polaria aquarium should be at the top of everyanimal lover’s list.

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MS Stronstad M/S Strønstad was built in1955 as a local ferry andpassenger ship sailing theharsh and sometimes icywaters around Lofoten andnorthern Norway. She was builtin Norway at P. Høyvoldsshipyard and refitted in 1993.The interior features nicewooden details giving her awarm feeling. Today she isequipped as a comfortable andfunctional expedition vessel.Creature comforts includecentral heating, washingmachine, showers and flushingtoilets and even a top level spaand a sauna. There are 2 or 4ppl per room bedroom optionsand 4 shared bathrooms. Theowner and crew of the shiphave extensive experience andare dedicated for thepreservation of the uniquenature and wildlife of the FarNorth.

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WHAT 'SINCLUDED?

-6 days on a live aboard -All main meals - All transfers

- 2 nights accommodation intromso

-Husky safari -Reindeer experience -Northern Lights Tour

 

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