Norway 2021 Spend your days swimming with Ocras, and your nights searching for the northern lights of Norway

Norway 2021
Spend your days swimming with
Ocras, and your nights searching
for the northern lights of Norway

Have you ever dreamt of Swimming with Orcas?
Have you ever dreamt of seeing the Northern Lights?

    Well now you can live that dream in 2020...
      Let Majestic make your dreams reality
              You only live once.....

Why Choose us?
At Majestic Whale encounters our mission is to protect the world's oceans and all that's in it. We believe if you love the
ocean it will love you back. We promote responsible whale watching and dolphin watching worldwide.

We aim to run our trip with maximum interaction and minimal impact and we feel very honored to share this 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 a family run eco
conscious business that prides ourselves on a high level of customer service and you can feel free to email us or call us
with as many questions as you like. Besides a truly unforgettable trip, you will also make friends for life.

Majestic's Travel to give back
We always endeavour where possible to give back to the animals and the countries we are priviledged to visit. By
choosing Majestic you can rest assured that you will be part of helping communities, the animals and environments
-as the countries we visit allow us into their homes, villages and lives... we take home a very special lifelong
memory and new appreication and leave a little behind in return.

For our Norway tours, we will be donating to a wonderful charity called Norwegian Orca Survey. Norwegian Orca
Survey is a non-profit research organisation dedicated to studying and monitoring killer whales in Norwegian waters.
Collecting robust data, building a better understanding of this population's life history, ecology and health status,
and putting this knowledge available to management bodies are of crucial importance to achieve effective
conservation, and constitute our main objectives. Using ground-breaking research technologies, we
generate innovative knowledge, delivered through publications in academic journals. We also investigate stranded
marine mammals and conduct interventions to assist animals in distress and promote animal welfare in Norway.

Click here to find out more on our give back scheme...

The Orca swim tour is one of our favourite
and most popular tours! Heres what you will
experience.....

For the first part of this journey, we will board
The MS Stronstad for 6 nights cruising the
Norway fjords to see humpbacks, orcas and
other amazing marine life, AND for the once
in a lifetime opportunity to swim and interact
with the pandas of the sea- The Orcas!! Don't
forget we will be spending our nights in the
hot tub in search of the enchanting northern
lights.

Then you will spend your next couple of days
seeing the best of what Norway has to offer.
A husky safari through the beautiful back
country, giving a big hug to Norways iconic
gentle reindeer and experiencing the ancient
Sami Culture of Northern Norway

Itinerary
Day 1 -7 Board the MS Stronstad
for an incredible 6 nights. Spend
your days whale watching, orca
swimming and enjoying the
breathtaking Fjords of Norway. By
night you can enjoy a drink in the
hot tub while searching for the
incredible northern lights.

Day 7- Disembark the MS
Stronstad after breakfast. We have
organised for you to do an
awesome reindeer experience
before being transferred to your
accommodation across from the
harbour in heart of downtown
Tromso.

Day 8- Enjoy an unforgettable
husky safari (weather permitting)

Day 9- Your last day

Aurora Borealis
The City of Tromso is situated in the middle of the auroral oval, the area with the highest probability of seeing
the northern lights.

The bright dancing lights of the aurora are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from the
sun that enter the earth's atmosphere. These lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern
hemisphere and are known as 'Aurora borealis'
November and december are some of the best months to witness this beautiful phenomenon in Tromso.

We are very lucky in the fact that we are able to see them right off the boat -sometmes on more than one
occasion during our tour! If you would like to add on a Northern Lights Adventure Tour let us know and we can
arrange this for you.
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Reindeer
Experience
Join the Sami for an unforgettable reindeer
experience. The reindeer and the Sami have
been living and working on this land for centuries
and have only recently invited guests to be part
of their life.

The Reindeer Camp is located a 30-minute drive
from Tromsø city centre and here you can feed
the herd of around 200 reindeer who will swarm
all around and even eat from your hands.
You will then actually be invited to go on a short
sled ride (weather permitting). The reindeer live
wild for most of the year and are at the camp for
a few months over winter to protect them from
predators and harsh conditions.

Warm drinks and a traditional Sami meal will be
cooked over the fire and then served. Afterwards
you are invited into a lavvo (Sami tent) to gather
round the fire and listen to stories about Sami
culture, life as a reindeer herder and a joik
(traditional Sami song).

Husky Dog Sledding
Dog sledding is a tradition of travel in the Arctic. The
dog sledding consist of a musher, a sled and Alaskan
huskies. It´s an adventurous activity for your Arctic
holiday in Tromsø. We love doing this and want to
share the amazing feeling of leading a dog sled with
happy and strong Alaskan huskies.

At the kennel you´ll get suits and all the equipment you
need. Now the fun begins! The guide will tell you about
our huskies, show you how to use the sled and work
with the dogs. Then we enter the sleds and slide into
the highlands. Our guide will lead you and find the best
track through the snow-covered landscape of
Kvaløya.Sami lavvo. After the tour you gather around a
fire and will be served chocolate cake, coffee and tea.
This is the cozy and relaxing part when you can share
your moments from the tour.

Please note that if the snow conditions are not right for
husky sledding on the day of your tour, you will do a
husky hike instead.

The Orca of the Norway Fjords are known as "Type 1 Orca"
                  They come to the area to follow the herring run. These North
                  Atlantic Orca are a resident orca and congregate in big pods of
About The orcas   30-60 whales to hunt the herring using an incredible “carousell”
                  method of hunting. The predators work together to break away
                  a group of herring into a smaller, more manageable “ball”. They
                  encircle the herded herring, chasing the 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 a
                  shock wave that stuns their underwater prey. They then easily
                  pick off the immobilised fish, leaving the water glistening with
                  scales.

                  We may also see Humpback and even Finn whales "Barge in
                  on the Orcas" There have been several observations of orcas
                  herding herring to a tight school towards the surface and just as
                  they start feeding the humpback and Fin whales come and ‘take
                  over’ the herring schools. Humpbacks have their own
                  astonishing and unique way of catching fish or krill. They create
                  “bubble nets” where a single whale or a group blow a ring of
                  bubbles out of their blowholes, encircling their prey. The whales
                  will swim through their bubble net with their vast mouths open,
                  scooping up their catch.

                  We hope to see all these incredible behaviours plus much much
                  more on this amazing tour!

Swimming with Orcas has been around for over 20 years
Swimming     however only recently has it become more well known and
             available to more tourists to experience for themselves.
with orcas   The way it works is that once we find a pod of Orca we
             pop on our fashionable drysuits, hop into our smaller
             tender and get nice and close while we assess what the
             whales are doing. If they seem chilled and in a sociable
             mood we slip into the water quietly and wait for them to
             come to us, which for a dolphin (Orcas are the largest of
             the dolphin family) -a human in the water its almost
             impossible to resist! Then we can lie on the surface and
             watch the orcas glide by and around us- or for the more
             adventurous go ahead and freedive with them!

             Nothing is more humbling than sharing the underwater
             world with these highly intelligent, highly social mammals
             who grow up to 10m in length and up to 6 tonnes!! The
             experience will leave you in awe and with an even greater
             love and understanding.

How cold will the water temperature be? How Cold will the air temp and water temp

Frequently   be?
             Water temperature is about 4 degrees.
             Air temperature from -7°C up to +7° C.
asked
             Can I see the Northern Lights on the live aboard?
questions    It's a naturally occuring event so obviously we can never 100% promise, but it is the
             area with the highest probability of seeing the northern lights in the world. So yes a
             very good chance.There hasn't been a year on tour when we haven't seen them yet!

             Where do I need to fly into?
             Most guests fly into Oslo-Gardermoen (OSL) in Norway. Alternatively you can fly to
             Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Sweden and then a direct flight to Tromsø.

             Who can do this tour?
             Ideally someone who is confident snorkelling in open waters. There will be certified
             guides that are there to help you along the way should you feel nervous. Someone
             also agile enough with the ability to get in and out of a dinghy/tender throughout your
             time on the boat and putting on a drysuit which is more tricky to squeeze into than a
             wetsuit. That being said, you are also very welcome to stay on board and watch this

How many Orcas am I likely to see?
             Orcas can gather in groups of 30-60 individuals to hunt herring and socialise
Frequently   together in the Fiords. On occasion they have been seen in the hundreds!

asked        Whats the difference between a wet and a dry suit?
             The easiest way to remember the difference between a wetsuit and a dry suit

questions    is to keep in mind that wetsuits let water in and are used in warmer water
             temperatures, while drysuits feature seals and heavier insulating materials to
             keep the wearer dry in cold water 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
             packaged price

             Will I see feeding humpbacks at this time of year?
             There is a very good chance that while swimming with Orcas feeding on Herring
             you will also encounter the North Pacific Humpback Whales lunge feeding on the
             herring bait balls. An incredible sight to see!

What type of Orcas will I be swimming with?
Frequently   North Atlantic “Type 1” Orca
             These orcas live in closely related pods and are known to feed on large runs of
asked        herring and mackerel around Norway (Tromso in particular). Type 1 orcas off
             Norway have been observed using a carousel feeding technique, herding herring
questions    into dense balls, then slapping with their tails to stun the fish. Before scooping
             the stunned fish up easily to eat.

             What will we see on the Fjords?
             You will see plenty of wildlife. Besides orca and humpbacks you may also see:
             Fjord horse
             White tailed Eagle/Sea Eagle
             arctic fox
             puffins
             Bearded seals
             Deer
             Finn whales
             Minke whales

Anyone who is feeling extra brave (or crazy)
      can try the famous arctic dip!

Accommodation in
Tromso
Known as the gateway to the Arctic, Tromso is Norway’s
northernmost city. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Tromso is
located just 4 kilometers from Langnes Airport, providing
an ideal base for discovering Arctic wonders. The city
center harbour front location means you'll have easy
access to nearby cultural attractions, restaurants and
shops, while enjoying stunning scenic views of the
surrounding mountains, forests, and fjords.
The hotel offers a first-class base for catching the
Northern Lights during the winter, and is also a stone’s
throw away from some of the city’s best sights. The Arctic
Cathedral and Tromso University Museum provide a
wealth of culture, stunning architecture and local history.

MS                           M/S Strønstad was built in

Talk to             us!
                             1955 as a local ferry and

Stronstad                    passenger ship sailing the
                             harsh and sometimes icy
                             waters around Lofoten and
                             northern Norway. She was built
                             in Norway at P. Høyvolds
                             shipyard and refitted in 1993.
                             The interior features nice
                             wooden details giving her a
                             warm feeling. Today she is
                             equipped as a comfortable and
                             functional expedition vessel.
MAIN BRANCH                  Creature comforts include
                             central heating, washing
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                             machine, showers, flushing
                             toilets and even a top level
                             spa. There are 2 or 4 ppl per
PHONE                        room bedroom options and 3
123-456-7890                 shared bathrooms. The owner
                             and crew of the ship have
                             extensive experience and are
EMAIL ADDRESS                dedicated for the preservation
                             of the unique nature and
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What's included
      - 6 nights on a live aboard
     -Dry suit and equiment hire
            -All main meals
             - All transfers
- 2 nights accommodation in tromso
             -Husky safari
  -Reindeer and cutural experience
          -awesome guides ~

     What's not
     included?
- any meals not already specified
            -drinks
             -flights
       -travel insurance

Price and   29th Nov-7th Dec 2021
            $9424AUD pp
Dates       Configurations are twin or quad, first in best dressed
            **travel insurance is mandatory
            **To find out more about our boat only Norway option, please check
            the website

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