Swimming with Orcas 2027
This is one of the most immersive ways to experience Norway’s winter whale migration, combining adventure, wildlife encounters and exploration of one of the most dramatic coastlines in the Arctic.
A Long History with Norway's Orcas
Sarah's connection with Norway's orcas stretches back to the 1990s, when she joined some of the earliest expeditions to swim with these remarkable animals in Tysfjord.
Since then, her work has taken her into the waters surrounding Svalbard's sea ice and glaciers, among marine mammals in the Arctic, and beneath the surface in some of the world's most remote marine environments.
Her experience extends far beyond filmmaking. Sarah is an accomplished SCUBA and freediving expedition leader, a commercial diver and an instructor trainer, with specialist experience in ice diving, cave diving and technical diving.
It is this combination of scientific knowledge, practical field experience and genuine enthusiasm for the natural world that makes her such a valuable member of an expedition team.
Join Sarah in Arctic Norway in 2027
In 2027, Sarah will join Natural World Safaris as a specialist guide on one of our Arctic Norway orca departures.
Each autumn, orcas gather in northern Norway's waters, following the vast shoals of herring that arrive in the region. For those travelling here, it is an opportunity to observe the animals in their natural environment and, when conditions allow, enter the water alongside them.
With Sarah's experience of marine wildlife and her longstanding connection with Norway's orcas, guests will have the opportunity to learn from someone who has spent decades studying, filming and exploring the underwater world.
Discover Our 2027 Norway Orca Departure
Contact our Polar Specialists to learn more about travelling with Sarah Conner in 2027.
From 10500 per person
Sarah Conner
Wildlife Filmmaker, Blue Planet III Director & Marine Expedition Leader
Sarah Conner has spent much of her career exploring the world's oceans, both behind the camera and beneath the surface. A former research scientist turned award-winning natural history filmmaker, she has worked on some of the world's most recognised wildlife documentaries, including BBC's Blue Planet II, Frozen Planet II and, most recently, Blue Planet III.
Her work has taken her from the polar regions to tropical reefs, documenting extraordinary marine environments and the wildlife that inhabits them. But long before her career in television, Sarah was already exploring the underwater world, developing the skills and experience that would eventually shape both her filmmaking and her work as an expedition leader.
Today, she brings that knowledge into the field with Natural World Safaris, sharing her passion for marine wildlife with guests who want to understand more about the animals and environments they encounter.
From Research Scientist to Wildlife Filmmaker
Before moving into natural history filmmaking, Sarah spent a decade working as a research scientist. Her fascination with the ocean eventually led her towards documentary production, where she could combine her scientific background with a lifelong passion for exploration.
Over almost 15 years, she has produced and directed natural history and science documentaries across the world, including the ocean episode of Netflix's Emmy Award-winning Our Great National Parks, presented by Barack Obama.
Her credits also include BBC's Blue Planet II and Frozen Planet II, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and the latest instalment of the landmark ocean series, Blue Planet III.
Filming wildlife in its natural environment demands patience, experience and an understanding of animal behaviour. For Sarah, these are skills developed over decades spent working in the water, often in remote and challenging conditions.