Whale of a time in Norway

The North Sea is an important ecosystem for wildlife including dolphins, whales and porpoises. Travelling across to Norway with DFDS Seaways is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the diverse wildlife under the expert guidance of ORCA representatives. DFDS Seaways has developed the ORCA Wildlife Cruise Breaks in partnership with ORCA to offer something for everyone and ensure the whole family or group enjoys this wonderful experience.

ORCA is a UK-based charity committed to the study of whales, dolphins and porpoises, and the promotion of their conservation worldwide through enthusing, inspiring and educating others. ORCA and DFDS Seaways have been working in partnership since 1997, studying marine mammals in the North Sea and providing educational facilities to the general public onboard.

The ORCA representative will take you through an informative and fun hour long presentation in the auditorium, whilst the children can enjoy an hour long story telling session.

Then, put your new found knowledge to the test and head out on deck with the wildlife officer to spot birds, whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals on route to Bergen. There is even the opportunity for a hands on experience with a variety of sea creatures.

ORCA Wildlife Package Cruise Breaks are only available at particular times of the year, dependent on the migration patterns of the animals.

Coastal and City Cruise Breaks to Norway are a great way to whet your appetite for this stunning country and DFDS Seaways designed packages offer you the perfect blend of cruising and city atmospheres. Travelling overnight from Newcastle your break begins the moment you step onboard. Simply check in to your cabin and relax. No airport queues or baggage restrictions, just live entertainment, bars restaurants, cinema, shops, swimming pool and in the high season the Kids Club to keep your little pirates amused.

So choose from one of the following ORCA Wildlife packages and make your cruise break from Newcastle to Bergen even more memorable.

ORCA Spring Cruise- 1st June to 18th June.
Travel across on this mini cruise to Bergen, and you’ll have time to explore before the cruise ferry begins the return journey the following morning. This three night coastal cruise break to Bergen starts from just £54 per person based on two people travelling, or from £164 for a family of four. Price includes ORCA experience, live entertainment and three nights onboard.

ORCA Summer Cruise – 19th June to 27th August.
Included in this mini cruise break to Bergen is an hour and a half guided tour of this picturesque city, known as the Gateway to the Fjords. Explore and soak up the atmosphere. Price includes ORCA experience, three nights onboard, live entertainment and guided tour. This three night city cruise break to Bergen starts from just £84 per person based on two people travelling or from £244 for a family of four.

ORCA Autumn Cruise – 28th August to 31st October
Included in this mini cruise to Bergen is a coach tour of the stunning scenic city, ORCA wildlife experience, three nights onboard and live entertainment. This three night Bergen Coastal Cruise Break starts from just £67 person based on two people travelling, or from £216 for a family of four

On the 29th June, 13th and 27th July, and 10th and 24th August, DFDS Seaways sails to Stavanger only and not Bergen. On these dates ORCA cruises are available with one of the cruise options to Stavanger, European Capital of Culture.

For more information on the ORCA wildlife cruises and to book, go to Dfds.co.uk/orca.

For more information on ORCA go to Orcaweb.org.uk.