Nord&Ne AS

Lofoten Islands, Norway

The team at Nord&Ne AS are your Lofoten experts, plain and simple. We’ve always found them to be incredibly welcoming, with a genuine passion for showcasing the unique cold-water diving in this part of Norway. They specialise in small group experiences, which means you get that personal touch often missing at bigger operations. If you’re serious about exploring the Arctic’s incredible underwater landscape, Nord&Ne AS is our top pick. Diving in Lofoten is all about rugged beauty, and Nord&Ne AS really delivers on that front. We love their trips out to Saltstraumen, where the sheer force of the maelstrom creates this incredible nutrient-rich environment. You’ll feel the current tugging at you, but then you’ll see the walls of anemones, sea urchins, and huge cod holding their ground – it’s quite a spectacle. Visibility can vary, but when it’s good, you’re looking at these dramatic rock formations draped in colourful invertebrate life. Our favourite dives often involve exploring the kelp forests, where the light filters down, creating an ethereal green glow. It’s cold, so a good drysuit is a must, but the reward is a truly wild, untouched diving experience. They know the dive sites intimately, so you’ll always be in the best spot for the conditions.