A Glimpse Into Life at Sea

Step into our world through a collection of images captured on the water and along the rugged coastlines of Northern Norway. From whale sightings and birdlife to quiet moments aboard and stunning Arctic scenery, this gallery brings together the everyday beauty of our whale safaris.

All photos are taken by our team, guests, and the nature around us — shared with respect and wonder.
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Whales & Wildlife

Northern Norway offers a rich variety of marine and coastal wildlife, and our gallery reflects that diversity. Here you’ll find images of whales, seabirds, seals, and other animals we encounter on the water and along the coastline throughout the seasons.

Encounters with Arctic nature — sometimes dramatic, sometimes quiet, always real.

A sperm whale tail fluke dripping with seawater as the whale dives gracefully beneath the surface.
Close-up of a pilot whale mother swimming beside her calf in sparkling ocean water.
A pilot whale spyhopping—lifting its head vertically out of the water to observe its surroundings.
The tail fluke of a sperm whale seen just as it begins to dive into the deep sea.
A sperm whale lifts its massive fluke vertically before a deep dive into the ocean.
Group of sperm whales calmly floating at the surface of the ocean on a misty day.
Graceful curve of a sperm whale's tail fin as it dives, with the full length of the whale still faintly visible beneath the surface.
A sperm whale fluke arcs through the air with water streaming off, a classic sight during a deep dive
Sperm whale descending into the depths, with only the tip of the tail visible above the waterline.
Tail of a sperm whale breaking the surface of the ocean, framed by soft mist and a gentle swell.
Sperm whale tail captured mid-lift, showing the strong and asymmetrical shape of the fluke rising above the waves
A heavily marked sperm whale tail fluke with scars and scratches, highlighting the individuality of the whale as it dives."
Silhouette of a sperm whale tail against a grey ocean backdrop, moments before the whale disappears underwater
A close-up of a sperm whale's tail lifting above the water surface, creating a dramatic splash as it begins its dive.
Tail fluke of a sperm whale emerging from the ocean, with water droplets cascading off the edges as the whale dives deep into the sea.
Sperm whale arches its back in preparation for a deep dive, mid-body visible just above the ocean surface.
Close-up of a mother orca swimming with her calf, the pair gliding just below the surface of slightly rippled water.
A pilot whale lifts its head vertically out of the water in a spyhopping behavior, surrounded by still sea.
Two pilot whales diving simultaneously, their tail flukes breaking the surface of a smooth, blue sea
Sperm whale tail raised high in the air with streams of water cascading from the fluke as the whale dives.
A pod of orcas swims closely together in choppy grey waters, dorsal fins cutting through the surface.
Two pilot whales lying side by side at the water’s surface in a moment of calm interaction.
An orca (killer whale) spyhops vertically out of calm Arctic waters, with snow-covered mountains in the background
Close-up of a sperm whale’s tail fluke emerging vertically from the ocean surface, water droplets trailing from the fins.
A whale’s fluke rises above the waterline near a red fishing boat, with seabirds circling in the distance.
Two seals rest on a rocky outcrop along the shoreline, surrounded by crashing waves.
A pod of orcas swims close together near the ocean surface, water spraying around them.
A skua chases a kittiwake in flight over choppy blue waves, possibly attempting to steal food.
A sperm whale dives, showing its massive tail flukes above the rippling ocean.
A long-tailed skua hovers over a kittiwake on the ocean surface, possibly engaging in kleptoparasitic behavior.
The tall dorsal fin of a male orca rises from the sea, illuminated by the soft light of a fading sunset.
An orca breaks the surface with a splash, revealing its blowhole and striking black-and-white markings.
The dorsal fin of an orca (killer whale) glides smoothly through calm, glassy waters.
A group of orcas swimming together in dark waters, dorsal fins and characteristic white eye patches visible.
Whale tail rising above the water with droplets cascading down, captured just before the deep dive.
White-tailed eagle perched on a rusty pole by the sea, with a distant islet and blue sky in the background
Large whale exhaling a powerful spout of mist as it surfaces, water droplets scattering in the air.
A pod of pilot whales swimming together in the open sea, dorsal fins cutting through the water.
Two pilot whales swimming closely side by side, gliding through the calm ocean surface.
Orca leaping vertically out of the water in a full breach, displaying its black and white body against the sea.
Tail fluke of a whale as it dives into the sea, disappearing into the grey ocean waves.
Male orca swimming just beneath the surface of the ocean, with its tall dorsal fin visible above the waterline
A striking orca (killer whale) breaks the surface of deep blue ocean water, its black-and-white markings clearly visible.
A whale’s tail stands vertically out of the water as it dives, with water droplets trailing from the fins into the gray sea.
A majestic white-tailed eagle and a seagull fly side by side in a clear blue sky, both wings spread wide.
Several pilot whales breach and churn the surface of the water together, creating a flurry of motion and white spray.
Two pilot whales swim side by side near the ocean surface, one clearly visible with a rounded head emerging from the water.
A pair of seals rest close together on a seaweed-covered rock with soft ocean waves in the background.
Several harbor seals lounging on moss-covered rocks by the sea, with one seal looking directly at the camera and a splash of waves in the foreground.
A traditional wooden fishing boat floats near a diving whale, with the fluke visible above the sea surface. A few seabirds surround the boat.
A close-up shot of a whale’s tail fin as it descends into smooth, reflective ocean water, creating gentle ripples.
A whale dives near a small fishing boat surrounded by seabirds, its tail creating ripples on the sea.
Several orcas swim together, their distinctive black fins and white patches visible above the water.
Two orcas glide through calm ocean water, their dorsal fins slicing the surface.
The tail of a large whale stands vertically above the surface, dripping water as the animal dives beneath.
A whale’s fluke arches gracefully above the calm sea as it begins a deep dive.
A lone puffin sits calmly on the ocean surface, its bright beak turned skyward.
A colony of cormorants gathered on a guano-covered rock, one bird descending mid-flight.
A puffin floats on deep blue waves, clutching small fish in its colorful beak.
A close-up of a whale’s tail rising dramatically from the ocean, sparkling water droplets trailing behind it in the sunlight.
A razorbill in mid-flight against a pale sky, its distinctive black-and-white plumage clearly visible.
A large group of puffins skimming just above the ocean surface in tight formation.
The tail of a sperm whale arches above the sea as it dives into the deep blue waters.
A humpback whale breaches dramatically off the Norwegian coast, with rugged mountains in the background.
The tall dorsal fin of a male orca cutting through glassy blue waters in the Arctic.
The tail fluke of a sperm whale rises above the ocean surface as it begins a deep dive.
A Northern Fulmar gliding low over calm water, its reflection perfectly mirrored below.
Close-up of an orca surfacing and exhaling through its blowhole, surrounded by sparkling sea spray.
A Northern Fulmar floating peacefully on the dark, still waters of the North Atlantic.
A humpback whale swimming just below the calm blue surface of the water, its pale flippers and body visible through the depths.
A whale tail splashing dramatically as it dives into the ocean, with a rugged, mountainous island in the background.
A male ptarmigan in partial summer plumage standing on a rocky ledge, blending into the mountain landscape.
A male common eider duck with striking black and white plumage resting on coastal vegetation near the sea.
A young white-tailed eagle soaring high in the sky, with a seagull flying just below against a clear blue backdrop.
A grey heron wading in shallow coastal water surrounded by seaweed, with its yellow eyes alert and focused.
A great black-backed gull standing on seaweed-covered rocks, holding a freshly caught fish in its beak.
A whale exhaling a powerful spout of mist, creating a rainbow effect in the bright sunlight on the open sea.
A male orca (killer whale) swimming just below the surface of the ocean, with its tall dorsal fin and white eye patch clearly visible.
Tall vertical tail fluke of a whale rising from the ocean as it begins a deep dive.
Dark whale tail slowly slipping below the ocean surface, with a seabird gliding nearby.
Seal lying on dark coastal rocks while a wave crashes behind, sending seawater into the air.
Sperm whale tail fluke raised high above calm water, curved as the whale dives beneath the surface.
Rounded tail of a sperm whale emerging from the ocean surface, with mountainous coastline in the distance.
Northern gannet flying gracefully with wings spread wide, showing black wingtips and golden head against a blue sky.
White-tailed eagle perched on coastal rocks while a hooded crow faces away nearby, surrounded by rugged terrain and sparse grass.
Razorbill flying midair with dark wings and white belly, captured in profile against a clear blue sky.
Atlantic puffin flying low above the ocean with wings outstretched and bright orange feet visible from behind.
Symmetrical dark whale tail emerging from blue-green Arctic waters, preparing to dive beneath the surface.
Large black whale tail raised straight up from the sea, with barnacles and weather marks clearly visible.
Dark whale tail fluke partially raised from the ocean on a cloudy day, surrounded by rippling waves.
Whale tail with a white underside and black edge emerging vertically from the water with splashes all around.
Sunlit tail fluke of a diving whale glistening with droplets above calm blue water during golden hour.
Several black cormorants standing on mossy, white-streaked coastal rocks overlooking a calm sea.
Group of harbor seals lying on large brown rocks by the sea, with waves splashing below and a calm ocean behind.
Close-up of a male orca with a tall dorsal fin emerging from the ocean, with rocky coastal islands in the distance.
Group of humpback whales feeding at the ocean surface near a Norwegian fjord, with snow-covered mountains and forested hills in the background.

Life On Board

Scenes from daily life at sea. From warm soup served on deck to the calm focus of our guides, these photos reflect the experience of being out on the water — surrounded by nature, wildlife, and Arctic light.

A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
man taking pictures of the sea on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people on whale safari on a boat
A group of people standing by the harbor, about to go on a whale safari
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two people talking
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
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woman standing on a boat
woman talking while holding a coffee mug
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group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
group of people on a boat on a whale safari
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
group of people on a boat on a whale safari
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea
group of people on a boat watching whales in the sea

Land & Sea

Scenes from the coastline, villages, and natural surroundings that define our home in the north. From the harbors of Andenes and Stø to the dramatic fjords of Tromsø, this section captures the landscapes and communities shaped by the Arctic sea.

A meeting point between nature and daily life — wild, remote, and real.

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Flock of seagulls flying and resting near the shoreline, with a red lighthouse, mountains, and dramatic clouds in the background
Red lighthouse and coastal houses at sunset, reflected in the wet sand at low tide
Harbor with fishing boats and a red lighthouse, backed by dramatic mountains and a cloudy sky, with yellow flowers in the foreground
beautyful sunset by the beach in Andenes Norway
Rocky pier leading toward a red lighthouse, with harbor buildings and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky
Ferry and boats docked at a harbor with mountains in the background and dandelions in the foreground
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seagles on stones by the sea
White waterfront building with fishing boat, backed by a steep green mountain
People walking and playing along the shoreline with gentle waves rolling in
Waves crashing against rocky shore with misty mountains in the background at sunset
Harbor buildings and boats reflected in still water, with mountain backdrop and wildflowers in the foreground
Scenic fishing village with red cabins and boats in a sheltered harbor by the sea
Coastal countryside with scattered houses under a bright blue sky
Small harbor village with boats and green mountains mirrored perfectly in the still water
Fishing boats and red houses nestled below a dramatic green mountain
Sunset in Stø Norway
Red fishing vessel docked by red seaside cabins in a peaceful harbor
View from a mountain trail overlooking a coastal village and harbor surrounded by ocean
Dark, stormy seascape with distant mountain silhouettes and a small lighthouse on the coast
Steep green mountain with a dome observatory at the top and a sailboat on calm waters below
Traditional fishing boat moored in front of red cabins and a lush green hillside
Mountain range partly covered by clouds, viewed across the open sea
Evening view of coastal town lit under heavy clouds with pink glow on the horizo
White lighthouse and buildings on a grassy hilltop under a pale blue sky
RIB boat speeding across open sea with dramatic mountain ridge in the distance
Colorful fishing boats reflected in calm harbor water during evening light
Colorful snowy houses in Tromsø with golden morning light reflecting on the water and ducks swimming by
Colorful waterfront buildings and boats reflected in the harbor at dusk in Tromsø
Panoramic winter view of Tromsø with snow-covered mountains and colorful sunset sky
Harbor buildings in Tromsø glowing with warm lights on a winter evening
Aerial view of Tromsø covered in snow during winter.
Ferry approaching a snowy mountain range glowing pink in the sunset light

 Guest Photos

A collection of guest photos shared with us via Instagram or email. Thank you to everyone who captured and contributed their Arctic moments.

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