For anyone who’s left it too late to plan a white Christmas in 2025 or who failed to tick anything off their bucket list this year, Majestic Whale Encounters has already got travellers covered for 2026. The ethical animal encounter specialists have launched a 2026 Orcas and Northern Lights Expedition, bringing together the magic of one of the ocean’s most mysterious giants with the phenomenon of the aurora borealis.
With 2026 tipped to be a peak time viewing year for the northern lights in Norway, offering the highest chance to see the auroras in over a decade, Majestic Whale Encounters’ expedition is also perfectly timed to enjoy snow, and of course the opportunity to get up close with the pandas of the sea. Not the standard whale swim in tropical waters, this winter tour sees guests slip into the icy fjords of Norway to glide alongside orcas before witnessing the spellbinding northern lights in the evening.
From the rejuvenating properties of Norway’s cold waters to the small group bonding that happens over such a once-in-a-lifetime experience, there is nothing average about this tour! And for those seeking a truly wintery Christmas, snowfall is common throughout December, and many of Norway’s famous Christmas markets will be open from November.
Fast Facts:
Travel dates 3rd – 9th December 2026
Includes 6 fully inclusive nights on a live-aboard, MS Freya, on the Norwegian fjords
Small tour group of 12 guests
Guided whale swims with aquatic equipment provided
Arctic suits included for use onboard
Pricing from $8,500pp USD
