RESPECTFUL WHALE WATCHING FROM TROMSØ (NORWAY)
The Shelltone Whale Project is an environmental organization that carefully selects whale-watching operators committed to a respectful approach.
Marine biologists and experienced naturalists who put animal welfare first.
Book directly with operators selected by the Shelltone Whale Project, at the best available rate and with no additional fees.
The Shelltone Team’s Review
Each winter, the fjords of Northern Norway become the setting for one of the largest concentrations of marine life in the North Atlantic. Drawn by the immense herring schools that migrate into these waters, humpback whales and orcas also gather in the Arctic fjords to feed.
From Tromsø, these excursions offer the opportunity to search for these great marine predators in a spectacular environment of snow-covered mountains, deep fjords, and unique winter light. Conditions evolve throughout the season, and the areas where cetaceans can be found may shift, making each trip a true exploration of the living world.
We selected this team for their experience navigating these northern waters and the quality of the experience they provide. Thanks to the speed and comfort of their vessel, they are able to reach the areas where whales and orcas are most often found, while offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the spectacular landscapes of the Far North.
Beyond observing cetaceans, these excursions provide an opportunity to better understand the migrations that connect species, seasons, and territories. An experience that reminds us that marine life is constantly in motion and that the ocean’s great gatherings are often the result of journeys spanning thousands of miles.
What it means to be “Shelltone selected”
Every operator featured here has been selected because it complies with the Shelltone Charter.
Cetaceans are never approached at more than 5 knots.
Animals are always approached from an angle that follows their direction of travel, never by cutting across them.
Mothers with calves are never approached.
These principles form the foundation of the Shelltone Charter. Our selection also considers the overall attitude of the operator, the quality of the guidance provided, and the ability to recognize when choosing not to approach is the most respectful decision.
These are not recommendations. They are the conditions under which every Shelltone Selected Operator is chosen.
What We Particularly Appreciate Here
La sensation de suivre les baleines dans leurs déplacements à travers les fjords du Grand Nord. Une destination qui rappelle que certaines rencontres avec le vivant se méritent et qu’elles commencent parfois par un voyage vers les confins de l’océan.
YOU ARE BOOKING HERE DIRECTLY THROUGH THE OFFICIAL CALENDAR OF ARTIC CRUISE, TROMSØ
NO INTERMEDIARY. NO ADDITIONAL FEES.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICES ARE PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY THE OPERATOR.
Photos from the Tromsø expedition
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