Each winter between six and seven million tonnes of Norwegian Spring Spawning Herring enter the shallower fjords and bays of Northern Norway as part of their migration path.  Following these massive schools of herring, orcas and humpback whales arrive in great numbers and spend the winter feeding on the fish here. Unlike anywhere else on earth, the orcas and humpback whales can even be seen feeding alongside each other and in some instances even cooperating in order to do so. As the migration patterns of the herring changes, there is no ‘fixed’ location and the herring and whales often move throughout the vast network of fjords this coast is famous for. We are constantly in touch with local sources to find where the whales are active which also means we often explore new beautiful locations on a daily basis, offering guests beautiful views of the stunning Norwegian fjords.

Situated north of mainland Europe, it is about midway between continental Norway and the North Pole. The islands of the group range from 74° to 81° north latitude, and from 10° to 35° east longitude. The archipelago features an Arctic climate, although with significantly higher temperatures than other areas at the same latitude. The flora take advantage of the long period of midnight sun to compensate for the polar night. Svalbard is a breeding ground for many seabirds, and also features polar bears, reindeer, the Arctic fox and a multitude of marine mammals. Seven national parks and twenty-three nature reserves cover two-thirds of the archipelago, protecting the largely untouched, yet fragile, natural environment.

The Agulhas Current drives down the East coast of Southern Africa, bringing warm water from the tropics, while on the West coast, cold, nutrient-rich upwelled water drifts northward. The oceans around Southern Africa hosts over 12 000 species of marine plants and animals making it one of the most diverse coastlines in the world bursting with colour and life.