NORWAY
CHIMAERAS &
DEEP SEA CORALS
Norway’s deep fjords hold many secrets,
that remain hidden from most people.
On this tour, we will explore various dive sites along the Norwegian Namsfjord and Trondheimfjord and reveal some of these secrets.
The Trondheimfjord is unique because it is considered the only place in the world where it is possible to find and observe deep-sea corals, chimaeras, and other deep-sea fish as well as the deep-sea helmet jellyfish Periphylla periphylla in easily accessible diving depths of 10 to max. 40 meters (33 t0 max. 131 ft).
This makes this diving trip especially suitable for divers, photographers, and videographers with an interest in biology. We organize this tour on demand for small groups of 4-6 tour members (fewer members possible at additional cost).
Tour dates will be scheduled individually. They must take place between September and November because diving at night is not possible during the summer.
Diving tours will be entirely or mostly conducted from land. There may be currents. A certain level of physical fitness and routine handling of diving equipment are basic prerequisites for joining this tour.
Price per person
2.850 Euro
Highlights
- Chimaeras (ghost sharks) at night in 10 to 30 m (33 to 100 ft) depth
- Deep sea corals (gorgonians and stone corals) in 20 to 40 m (65 to 130 ft) depth
- Deep sea jellyfish Periphylla periphylla in 5 to 30 m (17 to 100 ft) depth
- Richly varied macro life in 0 to 30 m (0 to 100 ft) depth
- Spotting various sharks and rays is possible
- Spotting various deep sea fish species is possible
- Often we spot moose, white-tailed eagle (sea eagle), and whales
- Fall landscapes in magnificent colors
- Northern lights (Aurora borealis) are possible
- typical Norwegian/local dinner – Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for vegans!
Tour dates
2024
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Important information - diving
On this tour we will visit various dive sites. Most of the dives, or maybe even all of them will proceed from the shore. It can be demanding to get in and out of the water. Stones on the beach can be slippery, and waves (in the surf zone) might be challenging. Divers who suffer from knee problem or whose physical fitness is limited might not be able to join these dives.
Even when arranging the diving activities in slack water, (strong) currents must be expected. Some dives on this trip will be night dives and will take place in total darkness. Every diver has to bring a dive torch, as well as a backup light! The dive torch should be taken on every dive.
Maximum depths for most dives are 30 m (100 ft), and can increase to 40 m (130 ft) only if we dive along the Lophelia reefs. Visibility varies from 5 to 20 m (17 to 65 ft). The water in the Trondheimfjord is dark, caused by a thick (1 to 4 meters or 3 to 12 ft), dark-brown layer of fresh water covering the “clear” sea water. This is also one of the reasons why there are so many deep-water species in shallow waters here. We strongly recommend using a dry suit for diving.
We provide steel tanks with DIN double valves (200 bar) and a volume of 10, 12, or 15 liters as well as lead weight in different sizes. Oxygen equipment in case of diving emergencies is available during the whole trip.
The water temperature is around 8 to 12°C (46 to 54°F).