Oceans Around Us

SWIM WITH ORCAS - ORCA & WHALE EXPEDITION 2025
2025-10-27 12:30 - 2025-12-20 07:00 (Europe/London) | Northern Norway, Eidvegen, 9105 Eidkjosen, Norway, Tromsø, 9105, Norway
Swim with orcas in the beautiful fjords of Northern Norway:
27 Oct – 02 Nov 2025
04 Nov – 10 Nov 2025
12 Nov – 18 Nov 2025
20 Nov – 26 Nov 2025
28 Nov – 04 Dec 2025
06 Dec – 12 Dec 2025
14 Dec – 20 Dec 2025
(please contact us for information on pricing and availability)
Arctic Freediving was one of the first operators in Norway to offer in-water experiences with orcas and is still unmatched when it comes to ethical practices, quality and standards.
During these expeditions you can potentially encounter some or all of these:

orcas
humpback whales
fin whales and other cetacean species
northern lights (aurora borealis) and more…

Start early every morning as we set out to find orca and humpback whales which allows the opportunity to dive with. During these hours you could potentially already encounter several pods on the way as they set out to start feeding on herring in the fjords that line the coast. Adhering to strict ethical and safety standards, once a suitable pod has been located, you will be given the opportunity to enter the water in small groups. With you in the water at all times is a highly trained and qualified Freediving Instructor and guide with knowledge and experience of the marine life and conditions you will encounter.
Smaller groups means bigger experiences. We take up maximum 4 guests on board per yacht so we are flexible to take into account personal interests and wishes. It gives us excellent opportunities to enjoy the wildlife and visit places where the larger boats cannot go. Arctic Freediving skippers and guides have a unique knowledge of the area and will be able to take you to breathtaking locations, secret hideaways and local happenings. Our goal is also to let our guests experience the local culture and eat high quality local food and all meals are prepared and served on board. The yacht serves as base, so you live and sleep on board and explore during the day.a
Arctic Freediving has been featured by, or filmed for Red Bull, National Geographic, The Smithsonian and multiple other international publications.

CAPE PENINSULA & SARDINE RUN EXPEDITION 2026
2026-05-09 08:00 - 2026-05-23 17:00 | South Africa, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa
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Consisting of two sections;
10 May – 17 May 2026 (part 1 – Cape Peninsula)
17 May – 24 May 2026 (part 2 – Sardine Run)
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.
This small group expedition in South Africa consisting of two parts is the first of its kind and is done in partnership with one of the most respected dive centers in South Africa.
Cape Peninsula;
Over a period of one week, 6 clients per boat will set out on daily expeditions in search of an abundance of life around the Cape Peninsula with the chance to snorkel, freedive or scuba dive both oceans (Atlantic and Indian oceans). For a small taste of what this might include:
• Diverse kelp forests, including the area where ‘My Octopus Teacher’ was filmed
• Several species of small and large sharks and rays
• Makos and Blue Sharks south of Cape Point (the tip of Africa) – each week will have one day planned for this
• Sealions
• African Penguins
• An incredibly diverse variety of seabirds
• Chance to see cetaceans (dusky dolphins, humpbacks, right whales, orcas etc)
• Mola Mola (Sunfish)
and more…
Accommodation will be at a beautiful 4 star hotel in a marina, right on the water and each morning you will be collected by boat to set out on the day’s adventure.
Sardine Run;
Guests will have a one week for the Sardine Run near East London. This will be with the assistance of the same dive partners as well as local experts with decades of experience in the area (a must have for the Sardine Run). Here you will stay in a stunning seaside lodge and during the Sardine Run (5 days of diving) you are pretty much guaranteed to see at the very least:
• Humpback whales
• Bryde’s whales
• Thousands of Common Dolphins
• Inshore Bottlenose Dolphins
• Sea Lions
• Thousands of seabird species
With a very high likelihood of:
• Bronze Whaler sharks
• Dusky sharks
• Ragged tooth sharks
• Hammerhead sharks
• Several other shark species
• Several species of Cetaceans (both whales and dolphins) and more
For more information on availibity and pricing, please CONTACT US

SARDINE RUN EXPEDITION 2026
2026-05-24 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 | Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, South Africa
Sardine Run
24 May – 31 May 2026
Guests will have a one week for the Sardine Run near East London. This will be with the assistance of the same dive partners as well as local experts with decades of experience in the area (a must have for the Sardine Run). Here you will stay in a stunning seaside lodge and during the Sardine Run (5 days of diving) you are pretty much guaranteed to see at the very least:
• Humpback whales
• Bryde’s whales
• Thousands of Common Dolphins
• Inshore Bottlenose Dolphins
• Sea Lions
• Thousands of seabird species
With a very high likelihood of:
• Bronze Whaler sharks
• Dusky sharks
• Ragged tooth sharks
• Hammerhead sharks
• Several other shark species
• Several species of Cetaceans (both whales and dolphins) and more
For more information on availibity and pricing, please CONTACT US
