Killer whale

Diver Norberto is located in Horta, on the island of Faial, Azores. Diver Norberto is open all year round. Each of Diver Norberto's boats is dedicated to a specific activity. Embark daily for trips along the coastline at 3 am, 8.30 am, and 2.30 pm in zodiacs to the 20 dive spots on Faial and Pico. The protected marine reserve of Monte da Guia is located 10 minutes from the center. Take advantage of your diving holiday in the Azores to do some snorkeling or a first dive as the trips are open to all. Take the opportunity to observe the fauna of the Azores with triggerfish, large brown groupers, parrotfish, octopus, moray eels, and nudibranchs. Zodiacs are also used for diving at Princess Alice (cheaper but... less comfortable!). Diving holidays in the Azores are also dedicated to whale watching. You can also go on a day trip aboard the 12-meter catamaran from 9 am to 4 pm, for beautiful encounters with sperm whales and dolphins, which are present all year round. From July to September, go and observe blue whales and fin whales during their migrations. A great day out starts at 7.30 am and lasts until 7 pm, when you head to the Princess Alice Bank from July to September. Jump into the water for spectacular dives with blue sharks (Prionace glauca). Instructors and divers stay drifting at a depth of 10 meters, where the chum's fumes diffuse out of the box near the boat. A lifeline is attached to the boat if the current is strong, to assist less experienced divers. You must be a certified diver with a minimum of 30 dives, have an established medical, a pre-dive check and sign a risk acceptance document. Snorkeling is possible. [+]

The TopDive diving centre is located in Bora Bora, Polynesia in 2 different places. One of them, very comfortable, is located in the heart of the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso SPA and offers services in the image of the 5-star hotel in which it is located! Divers are a 5-minute boat ride from the Four Seasons, St. Regis and Meridien hotels. Diver transfers are free from all hotels and guesthouses on the island, even from the motus. Honeymoon dives with video and flower necklaces are a must for the folklore! The TopDive training centre offers PADI, SSI, FFESSM and CMAS courses from the first dive to the Advanced Open Water Diver. Try the Deep Diving and Naturalist Diving specialisations. Nitrox is offered if you have already been trained to use this enriched air. Bora Bora's ten or so dive spots are sometimes so far away that few dive boats go there! The TopDive club is located to explore the lagoon and observe the manta rays. The Anau dive site is home to 6-7 manta rays of the Manta birostris type, which come to have their skin cleaned of parasites and open their huge mouths to feed on plankton, at shallow depths. Visibility is really reduced and varies between 2 and 6 m. The water is loaded with particles. This place is one of the four spots frequented daily by the local diving centres. From 1 August to 31 October, you can also go whale watching on the TopDive boat. This is a great time to see the whales blowing in the distance. The Top Dive Pass allows you to dive on all the islands served by Top Dive, whether it's a rehab, baptism, dive training, specialization or just exploring the area. [+]

Pacific Blue Adventure Dive Centre is located on the quay of the main village Fare, Huahine, Polynesia, close to the airport, shops, restaurants, guesthouses, and hotels. Meet us for sea trips at 9 am and 11 am with 2 dives per day. Free transfers are made at your request, from your accommodation in Huahine to the boat, with an air-conditioned vehicle. Interested in a private outing? Book it in advance. The Pacific Blue Adventure training center offers FFESSM, PADI, and SSI courses. Board an aluminum boat with a capacity of 12 divers. You can reach the dive sites quickly and comfortably in 10 to 30 minutes. The sites are selected according to the level of the divers, however, the reef or Avapeihi Pass is the most popular. From August to October, take part in the humpback whale count in Polynesian waters for three afternoons per week. The briefing takes place at the Maitai Lapita bar and 10 people then board the boat for a 3-hour trip, including a nice walk along the reef. [+]

Swim with orcas on your Valhalla Expedition! The guesthouse is located on a peninsula north of the Kvaenangen Fjord in the Troms and Finnmark region of Norway. Here you are above the Arctic Circle, at 70° North, far away from everything. From 22 October until the end of January, you can stay in a house surrounded by mountains, situated on a peninsula, which can be reached after a 25-minute boat ride. Here you can watch the magnificent northern lights. The cozy house with sauna and jacuzzi is located at the entrance to the fjord and is the starting point for day trips to see orcas and humpback whales. From October to the end of November, the snorkeling trips take place from Friday to Friday. In December and January, it is possible to book a minimum stay of 4 nights including 4 days at sea, depending on the ferry rotations. Julie and Rodolphe will provide you with lunch and a wetsuit during the day at sea. You can also rent the complete equipment including a 10mm wet suit. At the chalet, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast, snack, and dinner prepared by chef Sami. The best way to get there is to fly to Tromsø and arrive at the chalet on Friday. You can find ferries from Tromsø to Skjervøy before 4 pm. If a health crisis due to the coronavirus occurs again, in case of border closure, compulsory confinement, flight cancellation... Julie and Rodolphe will reschedule your stay to a similar date in the following season, keeping your deposit for the new date of departure. [+]

The Espace Mer diving center is located in Hyères, at the Tour Fondue, on the Giens peninsula, opposite the island of Porquerolles. The Espace Mer diving school offers PADI and FFESSM training courses, from initiation to instructor. Espace Mer organizes freediving courses at sea, from April to November, around the islands of Hyères. You will learn techniques to improve your freediving performance in a variety of environments such as cave and tunnel diving and wreck exploration. Come aboard Espace Mer's boats, whatever your level, either as a group or individually, to visit the most beautiful wrecks in the Mediterranean, the islands of Hyères, and the Port-Cros National Park. There are many activities available for non-divers. Take a day trip to the Golden Islands onboard the Brigantin, a traditional sailing boat. Jump into the water with fins, mask, and snorkel for snorkeling trips. Take the opportunity to discover the Mediterranean fauna. Kayak along the Tour Fondue coast and around the Petit and Grand Ribaud islands, opposite Porquerolles Island. The best thing to do is to go on the boat Mousquemer to have beautiful encounters with dolphins and whales. At sunrise, after a quick 30-minute sail, the boat is positioned above an underwater pit. With binoculars in hand, you can observe blue and white dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, pilot whales, sperm whales, and fin whales, depending on the currents, the weather, and the season. Sometimes turtles come to the surface to breathe. Thanks to Espace Mer, benefit from a personalized service to get to the islands of Porquerolles, Port Cros, and Le Levant on board a private taxi boat. Oh yes, please note that Espace Mer also provides logistics for film shoots and filming. [+]