Location: Norway
Orca Live-Aboard Free Diving Expedition
An orca expedition like no other!
Why come with Big Fish Expeditions
There are very few places where one can legally snorkel and free dive with orcas. Most countries do not permit divers to enter the water with resident orcas and sightings in other areas of the world are simply too unreliable.
Our trips take place in the fiords of Norway where orcas historically show up year after year. Although encounters are never guaranteed, we go during the peak season when the killer whales are following the herring migration.
An incredible adventure
Our Norwegian orca expedition includes 5 days chasing killer whales and humpbacks in the spectacular fiords of northern Norway. During our trips, you will spend 6 nights aboard the well equipped liveaboard expedition vessel, the M/S Duen.
THE ENCOUNTER
Free diving/snorkeling with orcas
2025
DATE
November 13-20 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE
VESSEL
M/S Duen Liveaboard
PRICE (USD)
$5195 per person double occupancy
$7795 per person single occupancy
LEADER
N/A
2026
DATE
November TBA 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE
VESSEL
M/S Duen Liveaboard
PRICE (USD)
$TBA per person double occupancy
$TBA per person single occupancy
LEADER
N/A
2027
DATE
November TBA 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE
VESSEL
M/S Duen Liveaboard
PRICE (USD)
$TBA per person double occupancy
$TBA per person single occupancy
LEADER
N/A
DETAILS
ACCOMMODATION
Liveabaord Expedition Vessel MS Duen
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Snorkeling experience only
WHAT’S INCLUDED
7 nights liveaboard accommodation in twin or double cabins.
6 days at sea searching for / interacting with orcas (weather dependent).
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages while onboard.
All harbour fees and taxes.
English-speaking support.
Northern lights tours (subject to weather and Aurora activity).
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal snorkeling equipment rental
- Ground transfers
- Flights
- Gratuities
OTHER WHALES
During our time at sea there is also the possibility of encountering a number of other whale species including humpack whales, sei whales, minke whales, fin whales and pilot whales.
WORDS FROM OUR GUESTS
Home after an incredible trip to Norway to swim with orcas! Another awesome time with Big Fish Expeditions! We had some perfect encounters with orcas in the water, and watched humpback whales feeding with them on herring from the boat. This was the most amazing thing I’ve ever done, and I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Trisha Stovel, Vancouver, BC., Canada.
If you’ve ever had the desire to see Orcas from their perspective, this is the trip. Right from the start, the crew has a method for encounters that start with the whales first having the option of staying away from us. You can jump in the water with a lot of different large species, but these intelligent and social animals are pretty much the pinnacle. What struck me on this trip was not so much being in the water with a pod of Orcas, that was anticlimactic after all the planning and preparing. It was their sheer power and size seeing them from the dive boat that impressed me the most. They are more remarkable when you’re at their level on the surface than you’d ever imagine if you saw them from a whale watching tour on a large boat from 100 meters away. Here, they surface right next to you and you’re looking right at that two meter tall dorsal fin sail by. If you’re not into diving or snorkeling, this would still be the trip of a lifetime if you want to see and photograph Orcas up close. You will also see other whale species spouting, and perhaps like us, see Humpbacks together with the Orcas sharing the bait ball. If you want to get in the water, be prepared for an extreme adventure, but one that you’ll never forget.
Dustin Hurbut, Washington State, USA.
Take a peek at this short video by one of our guests
ITINERARY
| Day 1 | Board the MS Duen after 3pm. Move into the cabins onboard, then dinner. Depending on arrival time, prepare personal diving and photo equipment. |
| Days 2-7 | Whale Safaris! All activities will take into account up-to-date weather conditions. Weather permitting, this will include daily boats excursions. To reach distant regions with the largest number and activity of whales, excursions may start very early in the morning.
When whales swim close to the harbours, as they often do, excursions can also be shorter and we will start later when the light conditions are best. The nights we will spend at a fishery harbour and Northern light tours will be included if the sky is clear and the aurora prognosis is promising. |
| Day 8 | At 10am disembark and depart for home. |
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Delivering world-class wildlife encounters since 2010
Big Fish Expeditions Founder Andy Murch has spent the last three decades chasing big animals all over the world. Few people have Andy’s knowledge and organizational skills necessary to put together a professional expedition. Have a look through some of the comments from our guests: testimonials.
Guest Feedback
ANOTHER GREAT ADVENTURE WITH BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
Just returned from my second trip with BFE and it went off perfectly. The true adventure of these trips always present challenging logistics but they pulled it off flawlessly. I would highly recommend BFE to anyone looking to get “off the grid” and experience a wildlife trip of a lifetime. I am looking forward to my next adventure with them. Thanks again!!
Scott O.
Detroit, Michigan
AMAZING TRIPS
Amazing trips, just finish my 7th with Big Fish Expeditions, many more to come! 
Sene M.
Canada
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TIME WITH BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
Andy is one of the best in the business. I would highly, highly recommend anyone interested in an animal focused trip to go with big fish expeditions.
The quality of experience and knowledge of the trip leader really sets them apart. Expect to get your fill of animals no matter what the trip is. Andy is also great at finding other animals to incorporate within the trips.
If you’re looking for a shark trip or big animal experience, this is your place. Period.
Enjoy!
Jesse B.
Ontario, Canada
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I have been on a couple of Big Fish Photography Expeditions trips now. They are always well organized, and exceed my expectations! Andy puts together unique and action-packed trips. I’m looking forward to my next dive experience with him.
Trisha S.
Vancouver, BC
ABOUT BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
5 stars!
I’ve been on three trips with Big Fish Expeditions. Each one was well organized and jam packed with unique wildlife encounters. I am booked for another trip next year and for many more to come. Highly recommended!!
GO. YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT!
I have been on 3 Big Fish Expeditions trips by now and have more trips to look forward to in the near future. First of all I share a big passion for sharks, whale and other big marine life and Big Fish Expedition is all about that. As an amateur photographer is great to be among equals and even better to get new tips and ideas from professionals.
Andy is very helpful showing new tricks and talk about UW photography in between dives. Sure the destinations offers world class diving but it’s also about the people and the relation to people and Andy surely gives everyone the feeling of being very welcome and try to give everyone a lifetime experience.
Another good thing is that Andy is maybe the only pro shooters who offers trips to very reasonable prices. I won’t go into details about all the good dives I’ve done with Big Fish but instead say GO, you will never regret it!
Br, Rasmus Raahauge
Denmark
