Day 1
Day 1
Arrival Day
Board the ship in the afternoon between 5-6 pm in Tromso. Welcome briefing and dinner followed by a night cruise to the best area for whales at the given time of your orca expedition.
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Day 2-6
Day 2-6
Ocean Days
We spend 5 full days searching for areas and whales to swim with. We use all daylight so you will get the best chances of encounters. First day starts with a "check swim" to get everybody comfortable with gear and zodiacs.

Every day, our skilled crew do their utmost to locate the whales and get you in a position to dive into their world. You are welcome to join the search from the viewing platforms on the ship or if you prefer you can stay warm inside the expedition ship and enjoy the dramatic fjord landscape with a hot cup of coffee. Hot lunch is waiting when daylight fades and you can then relax in the lounges or in your cabin.

After dinner we will lead walking trips away from light pollution to give you the best chances of the magical northern lights.

Last day we start cruising back to Tromso during the late afternoon and spend the night in port.
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Day 7
Day 7
Departure Day
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye and disembark the ship latest at 9 am.
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Day 1

Arrival Day

This trip was absolutely incredible! The best part aside from swimming with orcas were the people. They made the trip even more magical. Kelsey is an amazing, engaged host who is easy to talk to. She brings the best people together. The vibes were high! The crew were also amazing and so fun to get to know. I appreciate Kelsey's commitment to connecting people closer to the wild in a highly ethical way with a strong focus on regenerative tourism. Kelsey and the guides were also extremely knowledgeable about the mega fauna we had the opportunity to see and swim with. These trips are educational and insightful as well as magical.

By Anshu P for Swim with Orcas & Witness Northern Lights! November 15-21, 2025 on Nov 30, 2025

It was the best experience I could have imagined! Kelsey is such an amazing guide and brought together a great group - we now share those memories! The communitcation, the organisation and every detail was clear and perfect. I will recommend wanderoutexpeditions and Kelsey herself to all travel addicts :)

By Daniela V for Swim with Orcas & Witness Northern Lights! November 15-21, 2025 on Nov 30, 2025

Best Trip of my life! We saw and swam with Orcas every day. Kelsey and the team were amazing hosts. Cannot recommend this trip enough! Thank you! 🙏

By Kevin S for Swim with Orcas & Witness Northern Lights! November 15-21, 2025 on Nov 30, 2025

I can't recommend going on a trip with Wander Out enough! From the whales and the great food to learning about the culture and history of French Polynesia, Kelsey creates an unforgettable experience.

By Kassidy S for Swim with Humpback Whales October 19-25, 2025 on Nov 07, 2025

We had a truly amazing experience on this trip. The whale encounters, the people, the food, and the time and effort that Kelsey and her team put into it really made this an experience we will never forget.

By Chris Y for Swim with Humpback Whales October 5th - 11th on Oct 16, 2025

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I attended the Swim with Humpback Whales trip in Mo'orea from September 21st–27th, and it was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life! I can’t recommend Wander Out Expeditions and our host Kelsey enough. This trip was life changing everything was made so easy, comfortable, and fun. Kelsey has a way of attracting the most wonderful people; it was honestly the best group trip I’ve ever been on, and I feel like I made lifelong friends. There was so much love, laughter and passion throughout the entire expedition. We were incredibly fortunate to have whale encounters every single day, each one more breathtaking than the last. Kelsey and her crew are not only deeply knowledgeable and experienced, but also clearly passionate about what they do. I don’t think we would have had such magical encounters without them. Seeing humpback whales in the wild is indescribable — they radiate peace, majesty, and awe. If you are a confident swimmer, this is something you absolutely have to experience. YOLO!

By Andrew r on 02 Oct, 2025

Kelsey and her team were amazing and thought of everything on this trip! From the accommodations, to local food and seeing whales daily this girl doesn’t miss a detail. She even had a masseuse come to our accommodations when we wanted a massage on our last day. 10/10 would recommend traveling with WanderOut!

By Matilin N on 29 Sep, 2025

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Swim with Orcas & Witness Northern Lights! November 15-21, 2026

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