Whales in the Barents Sea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Barents Sea is one of the richest feeding grounds in the World Ocean. Its cold waters, teeming with plankton and fish, attract numerous marine mammals, including whales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teriberka is a unique location on the Kola Peninsula where whales come close to the shore. They can be observed both from the sea, during special tours, and sometimes from the shore if you’re lucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it’s important to understand: whales are wild animals, and encounters are not guaranteed. This is precisely what makes every sea trip a true adventure, full of hope and excitement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Who you can meet in Teriberka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arctictriptour.ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gemini-2.5-flash-image_Majestic_photograph_of_a_fin_whale_surfacing_in_the_Barents_Sea_showing_its_stre-0.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nHumpback Whale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/i> Length: up to 16 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most spectacular visitor to Teriberka. Humpbacks are known for their acrobatic jumps, tail slaps, and beautiful songs. They often approach boats closely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/i> Length: up to 10 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most frequent visitor to these waters. Swift, curious, often appearing unexpectedly. Easily recognized by their pointed dorsal fin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nKiller Whale (Orca)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/i> Length: up to 9 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The apex predator of the ocean. Encountering orcas is a rare stroke of luck. They come for schools of fish and sometimes seals. Recognizable by their tall dorsal fin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nFin Whale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/i> Length: up to 24 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second-largest whale on the planet. A rare visitor, listed in the Red Book. Encountering a fin whale is a true event for any observer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\nHow we search for whales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arctictriptour.ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lucid-origin_Whale_watching_expedition_in_the_Barents_Sea_near_Teriberka_Kola_Peninsula_Russi-0-1024x747.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nHunting for giants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- \n <\/i>\n Going to sea:<\/strong> We set out on a comfortable boat along the Teriberka coast. The trip lasts about 5-6 hours.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Observation:<\/strong> The captain and guide carefully watch the horizon, birds, and water spouts. Whales often reveal themselves with splashes and blows.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Local knowledge:<\/strong> We know the whales’ favorite feeding areas and head to where they’ve been seen in previous days.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Patience:<\/strong> The key skill of a whale hunter. Sometimes you have to wait, but the wait is always rewarded.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Important to understand<\/h3>\n \n \n
Whales are wild animals. They don’t perform in a circus and don’t work on a schedule.<\/p>\n \n \n
We never give a 100% guarantee that you will see whales. But we guarantee that we will do everything possible to find them. Sometimes whales appear 10 minutes after departure, sometimes you have to search for 5 hours, and sometimes the sea meets us with complete silence.<\/p>\n \n \n
But even if the whales decide not to show themselves this time, a boat trip on the Barents Sea along the wild shores of Teriberka is itself an unforgettable adventure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\nWhale season in Teriberka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summer Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
June — August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Main feeding season for whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Minke whales are frequently seen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Calmer seas, more comfortable trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lower chances of seeing humpbacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Autumn Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
September — October<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Peak whale watching season<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum chances to see humpback whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whales are active and often approach closely<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The sea can be rougher, but it’s worth it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\nThe thrill of the ocean hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udd2d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Observation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Everyone scans the horizon, searching for spouts, splashes, dark silhouettes. The atmosphere of shared anticipation is captivating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Emotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When a whale finally appears, the boat erupts with joy. Every encounter is a small miracle that stays in your memory forever.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Capturing the moment a whale breaches or shows its tail is any photographer’s dream. And it’s possible right here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n<\/i> We went to sea at 10 AM. For three hours, nothing \u2014 just waves and seagulls. Then the captain cut the engine and said, «Look.» About 50 meters from the boat, a humpback whale breached. It did it three times. People were crying. I was crying. It was the best day of my life.
\u2014 Anna, guest from Moscow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\nHow to prepare for your boat trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udde5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warm clothing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It’s always colder at sea than on shore. A windproof jacket, hat, and gloves are essential<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Motion sickness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The sea can be rough. Take medication in advance if you’re prone to seasickness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Camera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Charge your batteries, bring spares. They drain quickly on the water. A zoom lens is recommended<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sun protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The sun is very active on the water, even on cloudy days. Sunscreen and sunglasses are useful<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nGo whale watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Every trip to sea is a unique adventure. You never know what you’ll meet beyond the horizon. But if the whales decide to show themselves, you will never forget it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n\nA little more interesting facts about whales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udc93<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blue whale’s heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
weighs about 600 kg, and its heartbeat can be heard for several kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Humpback whales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sing complex songs that last up to 20 minutes and travel hundreds of kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Whale blow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
is an exhalation of warm air that condenses in the cold. The blow can reach up to 6 meters high<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Humpback whale<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eats up to one and a half tons of krill and small fish per day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHumpback Whale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/i> Length: up to 16 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most spectacular visitor to Teriberka. Humpbacks are known for their acrobatic jumps, tail slaps, and beautiful songs. They often approach boats closely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMinke Whale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/i> Length: up to 10 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most frequent visitor to these waters. Swift, curious, often appearing unexpectedly. Easily recognized by their pointed dorsal fin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nKiller Whale (Orca)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/i> Length: up to 9 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The apex predator of the ocean. Encountering orcas is a rare stroke of luck. They come for schools of fish and sometimes seals. Recognizable by their tall dorsal fin.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFin Whale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/i> Length: up to 24 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second-largest whale on the planet. A rare visitor, listed in the Red Book. Encountering a fin whale is a true event for any observer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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How we search for whales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nHunting for giants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- \n <\/i>\n Going to sea:<\/strong> We set out on a comfortable boat along the Teriberka coast. The trip lasts about 5-6 hours.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Observation:<\/strong> The captain and guide carefully watch the horizon, birds, and water spouts. Whales often reveal themselves with splashes and blows.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Local knowledge:<\/strong> We know the whales’ favorite feeding areas and head to where they’ve been seen in previous days.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Patience:<\/strong> The key skill of a whale hunter. Sometimes you have to wait, but the wait is always rewarded.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Important to understand<\/h3>\n \n \n
Whales are wild animals. They don’t perform in a circus and don’t work on a schedule.<\/p>\n \n \n
We never give a 100% guarantee that you will see whales. But we guarantee that we will do everything possible to find them. Sometimes whales appear 10 minutes after departure, sometimes you have to search for 5 hours, and sometimes the sea meets us with complete silence.<\/p>\n \n \n
But even if the whales decide not to show themselves this time, a boat trip on the Barents Sea along the wild shores of Teriberka is itself an unforgettable adventure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\nWhale season in Teriberka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summer Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
June — August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Main feeding season for whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Minke whales are frequently seen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Calmer seas, more comfortable trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lower chances of seeing humpbacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Autumn Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
September — October<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Peak whale watching season<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum chances to see humpback whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whales are active and often approach closely<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The sea can be rougher, but it’s worth it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\nThe thrill of the ocean hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udd2d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Observation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Everyone scans the horizon, searching for spouts, splashes, dark silhouettes. The atmosphere of shared anticipation is captivating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When a whale finally appears, the boat erupts with joy. Every encounter is a small miracle that stays in your memory forever.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Capturing the moment a whale breaches or shows its tail is any photographer’s dream. And it’s possible right here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n<\/i> We went to sea at 10 AM. For three hours, nothing \u2014 just waves and seagulls. Then the captain cut the engine and said, «Look.» About 50 meters from the boat, a humpback whale breached. It did it three times. People were crying. I was crying. It was the best day of my life.
\u2014 Anna, guest from Moscow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\nHow to prepare for your boat trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udde5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warm clothing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It’s always colder at sea than on shore. A windproof jacket, hat, and gloves are essential<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83d\udc8a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motion sickness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The sea can be rough. Take medication in advance if you’re prone to seasickness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Camera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Charge your batteries, bring spares. They drain quickly on the water. A zoom lens is recommended<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sun protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The sun is very active on the water, even on cloudy days. Sunscreen and sunglasses are useful<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nGo whale watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Every trip to sea is a unique adventure. You never know what you’ll meet beyond the horizon. But if the whales decide to show themselves, you will never forget it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\nA little more interesting facts about whales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udc93<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blue whale’s heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
weighs about 600 kg, and its heartbeat can be heard for several kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humpback whales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sing complex songs that last up to 20 minutes and travel hundreds of kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udf0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whale blow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
is an exhalation of warm air that condenses in the cold. The blow can reach up to 6 meters high<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udf64<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humpback whale<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eats up to one and a half tons of krill and small fish per day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHunting for giants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- \n <\/i>\n Going to sea:<\/strong> We set out on a comfortable boat along the Teriberka coast. The trip lasts about 5-6 hours.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Observation:<\/strong> The captain and guide carefully watch the horizon, birds, and water spouts. Whales often reveal themselves with splashes and blows.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Local knowledge:<\/strong> We know the whales’ favorite feeding areas and head to where they’ve been seen in previous days.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \n <\/i>\n Patience:<\/strong> The key skill of a whale hunter. Sometimes you have to wait, but the wait is always rewarded.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Important to understand<\/h3>\n \n \n
Whales are wild animals. They don’t perform in a circus and don’t work on a schedule.<\/p>\n \n \n
We never give a 100% guarantee that you will see whales. But we guarantee that we will do everything possible to find them. Sometimes whales appear 10 minutes after departure, sometimes you have to search for 5 hours, and sometimes the sea meets us with complete silence.<\/p>\n \n \n
But even if the whales decide not to show themselves this time, a boat trip on the Barents Sea along the wild shores of Teriberka is itself an unforgettable adventure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\nWhale season in Teriberka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summer Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
June — August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Main feeding season for whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Minke whales are frequently seen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Calmer seas, more comfortable trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lower chances of seeing humpbacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Autumn Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
September — October<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Peak whale watching season<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum chances to see humpback whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whales are active and often approach closely<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The sea can be rougher, but it’s worth it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\nThe thrill of the ocean hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udd2d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Observation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Everyone scans the horizon, searching for spouts, splashes, dark silhouettes. The atmosphere of shared anticipation is captivating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When a whale finally appears, the boat erupts with joy. Every encounter is a small miracle that stays in your memory forever.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83d\udcf8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Capturing the moment a whale breaches or shows its tail is any photographer’s dream. And it’s possible right here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n<\/i> We went to sea at 10 AM. For three hours, nothing \u2014 just waves and seagulls. Then the captain cut the engine and said, «Look.» About 50 meters from the boat, a humpback whale breached. It did it three times. People were crying. I was crying. It was the best day of my life.
\u2014 Anna, guest from Moscow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\nHow to prepare for your boat trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udde5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warm clothing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It’s always colder at sea than on shore. A windproof jacket, hat, and gloves are essential<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83d\udc8a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motion sickness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The sea can be rough. Take medication in advance if you’re prone to seasickness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83d\udcf7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Camera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Charge your batteries, bring spares. They drain quickly on the water. A zoom lens is recommended<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83e\uddf4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sun protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The sun is very active on the water, even on cloudy days. Sunscreen and sunglasses are useful<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nGo whale watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Every trip to sea is a unique adventure. You never know what you’ll meet beyond the horizon. But if the whales decide to show themselves, you will never forget it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\nA little more interesting facts about whales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udc93<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blue whale’s heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
weighs about 600 kg, and its heartbeat can be heard for several kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humpback whales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sing complex songs that last up to 20 minutes and travel hundreds of kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udf0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whale blow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
is an exhalation of warm air that condenses in the cold. The blow can reach up to 6 meters high<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udf64<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humpback whale<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eats up to one and a half tons of krill and small fish per day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Whales in the Barents Sea The Barents Sea is one of the richest feeding grounds in the World Ocean. Its cold waters, teeming with plankton and fish, attract numerous marine mammals, including whales. Teriberka is a unique location on the Kola Peninsula where whales come close to the shore. They can be observed both from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\n
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Important to understand<\/h3>\n \n \n
Whales are wild animals. They don’t perform in a circus and don’t work on a schedule.<\/p>\n \n \n
We never give a 100% guarantee that you will see whales. But we guarantee that we will do everything possible to find them. Sometimes whales appear 10 minutes after departure, sometimes you have to search for 5 hours, and sometimes the sea meets us with complete silence.<\/p>\n \n \n
But even if the whales decide not to show themselves this time, a boat trip on the Barents Sea along the wild shores of Teriberka is itself an unforgettable adventure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Whale season in Teriberka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summer Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
June — August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Main feeding season for whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Minke whales are frequently seen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Calmer seas, more comfortable trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lower chances of seeing humpbacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Autumn Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
September — October<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Peak whale watching season<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum chances to see humpback whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whales are active and often approach closely<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The sea can be rougher, but it’s worth it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\nThe thrill of the ocean hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udd2d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Observation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Everyone scans the horizon, searching for spouts, splashes, dark silhouettes. The atmosphere of shared anticipation is captivating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When a whale finally appears, the boat erupts with joy. Every encounter is a small miracle that stays in your memory forever.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83d\udcf8<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Capturing the moment a whale breaches or shows its tail is any photographer’s dream. And it’s possible right here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n<\/i> We went to sea at 10 AM. For three hours, nothing \u2014 just waves and seagulls. Then the captain cut the engine and said, «Look.» About 50 meters from the boat, a humpback whale breached. It did it three times. People were crying. I was crying. It was the best day of my life.
\u2014 Anna, guest from Moscow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\nHow to prepare for your boat trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udde5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warm clothing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It’s always colder at sea than on shore. A windproof jacket, hat, and gloves are essential<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83d\udc8a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motion sickness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The sea can be rough. Take medication in advance if you’re prone to seasickness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83d\udcf7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Camera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Charge your batteries, bring spares. They drain quickly on the water. A zoom lens is recommended<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\ud83e\uddf4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sun protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The sun is very active on the water, even on cloudy days. Sunscreen and sunglasses are useful<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nGo whale watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Every trip to sea is a unique adventure. You never know what you’ll meet beyond the horizon. But if the whales decide to show themselves, you will never forget it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\nA little more interesting facts about whales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udc93<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blue whale’s heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
weighs about 600 kg, and its heartbeat can be heard for several kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humpback whales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sing complex songs that last up to 20 minutes and travel hundreds of kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udf0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whale blow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
is an exhalation of warm air that condenses in the cold. The blow can reach up to 6 meters high<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\ud83c\udf64<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humpback whale<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Summer Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
June — August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf42<\/p>\n\n\n\n September — October<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n \ud83d\udd2d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone scans the horizon, searching for spouts, splashes, dark silhouettes. The atmosphere of shared anticipation is captivating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n When a whale finally appears, the boat erupts with joy. Every encounter is a small miracle that stays in your memory forever.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcf8<\/p>\n\n\n\n Capturing the moment a whale breaches or shows its tail is any photographer’s dream. And it’s possible right here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/i> We went to sea at 10 AM. For three hours, nothing \u2014 just waves and seagulls. Then the captain cut the engine and said, «Look.» About 50 meters from the boat, a humpback whale breached. It did it three times. People were crying. I was crying. It was the best day of my life. <\/p>\n\n\n \ud83e\udde5<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s always colder at sea than on shore. A windproof jacket, hat, and gloves are essential<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc8a<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sea can be rough. Take medication in advance if you’re prone to seasickness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcf7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Charge your batteries, bring spares. They drain quickly on the water. A zoom lens is recommended<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\uddf4<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sun is very active on the water, even on cloudy days. Sunscreen and sunglasses are useful<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Every trip to sea is a unique adventure. You never know what you’ll meet beyond the horizon. But if the whales decide to show themselves, you will never forget it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n \ud83d\udc93<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blue whale’s heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n weighs about 600 kg, and its heartbeat can be heard for several kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humpback whales<\/p>\n\n\n\n sing complex songs that last up to 20 minutes and travel hundreds of kilometers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whale blow<\/p>\n\n\n\n is an exhalation of warm air that condenses in the cold. The blow can reach up to 6 meters high<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf64<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humpback whale<\/p>\n\n\n\n eats up to one and a half tons of krill and small fish per day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whales in the Barents Sea The Barents Sea is one of the richest feeding grounds in the World Ocean. Its cold waters, teeming with plankton and fish, attract numerous marine mammals, including whales. Teriberka is a unique location on the Kola Peninsula where whales come close to the shore. They can be observed both from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Autumn Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The thrill of the ocean hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Observation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Emotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Anna, guest from Moscow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nHow to prepare for your boat trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warm clothing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Motion sickness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Camera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sun protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Go whale watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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