Sula Liveaboard, Arctic Circle, Norway
5.0Excellent1 verified reviewSnorkeling with orcas and humpback whales. Unique chance to see northern n lights. Expeditions guided by experienced specialists. Learn to dive using USEA Lectures with USEA Certification.
Boat Interior
Sula Liveaboard have 9 cabins for 12 passengers on board. 2 rooms with two twin bunk beds can accommodate up to 4 guests. Other 7 cabins have three beds. All cabins equipped with sinks. Showers are shared.
Dive Deck
The boat provides with the necessary equipment for snorkeling in cold water including the dry suit. You can expect to be into water 2-4 times a day. Scuba diving available as well. However using tanks are not allowed in the see, only in the harbor. Bubbles can scare animals.
Diving features
The main attraction for Sula liveaboard is snorkeling and freediving with orcas. Large amount of herrings attract these gorgeous creatures from the end of October to the beginning of February. Boat’s guests can get close to them, watch them and observe natural behavior. Marine biologist taking part in some trips. You will get much of new knowledge and information.
When to Go
The season for snorkeling with orcas is very short. Make sure you will not miss this unique chance. Animals came here at the end of October and stay until February. Water temperature at this time of the year about 4-6C (39.2-42.8F).
Don’t miss the unique opportunity to spend your vacation in a truly exotic place on Earth
Cabins
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Deck:
Bedding:Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:7 Cabins
The cabins have upper and lower beds. There are 3 toilets and 2 showers on board (2 showers and 2 toilets in the corridor area and one toilet under the shelter deck). All cabins with washbasin with warm and cold water
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
Onboard Facilities
- Indoor Saloon
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Sula Reviews
Sula Liveaboard Itineraries
Orca Expedition (3 nights) (Alta City-Alta City)
Included
- Accommodation
- Full board
- Coffee, tea, soft beverages, snacks, and fruits
- Snorkeling with orcas and whales
- Experienced orca diving guide
- Dinghy with driver
- Harbor fees
- Wireless internet
- Hot tub
- USEA lectures with USEA certification
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- Snorkelling equipment rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2,3:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. Every year from the end of October to the beginning of February, the probably largest gathering of killing whales in the world take place in Troms region, far north of Norway, due to enormous amounts of herring. Sometimes as many as 50-60 orcas and humpback whales can be observed at the same time. We follow the orcas closely to watch them play and feed. When possible, we enter the water and swim with them. To be with these magnificent animals in their own habitat is an experience for life.
Wake up at 07:30.
Breakfast at 08:00-08:30.
The boat leaves the harbor about 09:00.
We go out to the fjord for seeking orcas.
Sometimes we see the animals immediately and can start the operation soon.
Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find the orcas we move to the less boat (dinghy equipped with dry-suit and keep the camera ready for photo action).
Normally we are in the dinghy two to three hours and then back to the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch.
When the darkness is coming we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay the night over.
Dinner on board at 18:00 hrs.
Day 4:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Orca Expedition (6 nights) (Alta City-Alta City)
Included
- Accommodation
- Full board
- Coffee, tea, soft beverages, snacks, and fruits
- Snorkeling with orcas and whales
- Experienced orca diving guide
- Dinghy with driver
- Harbor fees
- Wireless internet
- Hot tub
- USEA lectures with USEA certification
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- Snorkelling equipment rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route. Every year from the end of October to the beginning of February, the probably largest gathering of killing whales in the world take place in Troms region, far north of Norway, due to enormous amounts of herring. Sometimes as many as 50-60 orcas and humpback whales can be observed at the same time. We follow the orcas closely to watch them play and feed. When possible, we enter the water and swim with them. To be with these magnificent animals in their own habitat is an experience for life.
Wake up at 07:30.
Breakfast at 08:00-08:30.
The boat leaves the harbor about 09:00.
We go out to the fjord for seeking orcas.
Sometimes we see the animals immediately and can start the operation soon.
Other days we need hours to find the orcas. When we find the orcas we move to the less boat (dinghy equipped with dry-suit and keep the camera ready for photo action).
Normally, we are in the dinghy two to three hours and then back to the main ship for eating hot soup, coffee break and lunch.
When the darkness is coming we go to the closest bay or harbor to stay the night over.
Dinner on board at 18:00 hrs.
Day 7:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons