Northern Lights & Whales
Bustling life in the sea and a magical green display in the sky!
Sailing in winter is magical
Sailing in the winter is pure magic. Northern Norway might be dark and cold, but it opens up a wild ocean full of life and skies blazing with shifting colors. Days stretch like an endless sunset, and when night falls, the Northern Lights race across the heavens. The sea is teeming with whales, making it a photographer’s dream.
Together with unique, rugged experiences, this is our focus on our winter sailings. As winter transitions into spring, the snow blankets the landscape, and we start our Ski & Sail season — a concept where we sail amidst fjords and mountains, and start the ski adventures right from the water’s edge.
Join us on board for an autumn or winter journey!
Northern Lights & Whale Watching
First, a month of contrasting sunrises and sunsets, followed by the darkness where the moon and Northern Lights guide our way. And there, in the heart of nature’s forces, amidst the breathtaking lights, accompanied by playful whales, we find ourselves.
Our dark season trips take you to the very epicenter of the spectacular Northern Lights, and along the way, we visit historic fishing villages amidst raw and authentic nature. We’ll feel the waves, the sea spray on our faces, and the creeping darkness—we’ll feel alive.
Whales we’ll meet on our trips
If we are lucky, we will meet these guys during our trips!
Humpback whales
The Humpacks migrate from the Caribbean to the Arctic to feed on the herring that gather in the fjords during winter. Humpback whales are easily recognized as large whales with stout bodies, rounded heads covered in bumps, and long white-undersided flippers. Their dorsal fins are low and vary in shape. They are mostly black, often with white markings on the throat and belly. Adults average 14 m in length and 40 tons, with females slightly larger than males.
Orcas
Orcas are found in oceans worldwide but are common in Norwegian waters, where they follow herring into the fjords during winter. They are striking black-and-white dolphins with robust bodies, a white patch above each eye, and a distinctive white underside. Males have tall, straight dorsal fins up to 1.8 m high, while females’ fins are shorter and curved. Adults typically range from 6 to 8 m in length and can weigh up to 6 tons, with males being larger than females.
Fin Whales
Fin whales, minke whales, and harbor porpoises can also be spotted, though less frequently.
News! Sail & Snorkel with Orcas and Whales!
After having sailed with orcas and whales for many seasons we have now decided to take it a step further and jump into the water with them, and you are invited! Read more about out trips were you can snorkel with whales here.
Trips with Orcas, Whales & Northern Lights
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Sail & Freedive with Orcas and WhalesNOK 48.500 -
Sail & Swim with Orcas and WhalesNOK 48.500 -
Best of Lofoten Winter, SouthboundNOK 26.700 -
Winter sailing – Northern lights & WhalesPrice range: NOK 24.700 through NOK 26.700 -
Best of Lofoten Winter, NorthboundNOK 26.700 -
Northern Lights and Whales with ValienteNOK 26.500
The whole trip was a great experience! It was nice to travel alone without knowing anyone, and meeting a group of such lovely people. The skippers were incredibly skilled, and they always had a smile on their faces. It was great to experience the raw landscape, the northern lights and get so close to whales! SeilNorge delivers a wonderful and genuine experience, which I will remember for the rest of my life!
Tiril, winter sailing
Feel alive!
