Photography trip, cetaceans and Northern Lights beyond the Arctic Circle

Portrait of Mickaël Peralta

Mickaël is a versatile individual who never stays still for long.

Passionate about discovery, he strives for nothing less than perfection. His love for nature and travel, which has always driven him, has led him in recent years to explore photography across the globe.

In search of meaningful encounters and unique moments to capture, he constantly seeks to make the most of the most striking natural light.

Thanks to his sensitivity and attention to detail, he manages to convey universal emotions both in his landscapes and his portraits, whether taken close to home in the south of France or during his adventures around the world.

YOUR EXPEDITION

Dates: From December 13 to 20, 2026, 8 days / 7 nights – 12 places available, can be privatized
Navigation: Lyngen Alps
Embarkation: Tromsø / Disembarkation: Tromsø
Average temperature: 0 / 5°C
Difficulty level: Easy

Your photographer guide will take you on a journey through the wild Scandinavian nature while teaching you how to capture the magic of the Northern Lights and large cetaceans.

Highlights: Cetaceans / Photography workshops / Northern Lights / Snow-covered landscapes / Polar night
Activities: Wildlife observation / Northern Lights hunting / Photography and editing workshops / Zodiac excursions / Water activities (fishing, polar pedal boating)

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – TROMSØ

Boarding at 5:00 PM and welcome aboard Polarfront.

Discover the ship and your living spaces over a welcome cocktail.

Departure at 6:00 PM.

DAYS 2 TO 7

CETACEAN OBSERVATION

In winter, humpback whales and orcas come to feed on herring in the bay of Skjervøy, in the heart of the Lyngen Alps. Polarfront will sail through a magnificent natural setting of alpine mountains and deep fjords, offering you spectacular views.

Observing orcas and whales will be the main focus of this journey. If conditions allow, it will be possible to approach them by Zodiac, while respecting the rules in place to avoid disturbing them.

NORTHERN LIGHTS OBSERVATION

The month of January offers a perfect balance between longer days following the polar night and dark nights ideal for observing the Northern Lights.

When planning the itinerary, Norwegian weather services are closely monitored, particularly the Kp index, which indicates the probability of Northern Lights at a given location.

Northern Norway lies at an ideal geomagnetic latitude, allowing frequent sightings of the Northern Lights when the sky is clear.

THE NORTH CAPE

If weather conditions allow, you will sail along the Norwegian coast in an attempt to reach the legendary North Cape.

Located at the extreme north of Norway and the European continent, the North Cape is characterized by spectacular cliffs rising above the sea.

DAY 8 – TROMSØ

This is where your wonderful adventure comes to an end.

Disembarkation takes place at 9:00 AM after breakfast.

POLARFRONT  

As a true expedition yacht, Polarfront is designed to navigate the most remote fjords to offer you an experience as close as possible to wildlife.

Specifications: 12 passengers / Length 55 meters / Width 10 meters / Hybrid propulsion / French flag and crew / 2 naturalist guides / French chef / Panoramic sauna / Nordic bath

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