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THE TEAM
TEAM WHALESAFARI
Our team consists of employees from various positions in the company. They are all important for providing you as a visitor the best possible experience. Some positions are full-time positions, but most are seasonal. As a visitor, you will mainly meet our receptionists, guides and boat crew.
GET TO KNOW OUR
Administration & crew
BÅRD-Helge Andreassen
General manager
Bård-Helge is originally from Andenes, but lives with his family in Bodø, and commutes between Bodø and Andenes.
Bård-Helge is very engaged for the tourism industry in Andøy and Vesterålen, and with his background in airlines, tour operators and travel agents through 40 years, he found it an exciting challenge to come back to Andenes in 2021, to cooperate with Whalesafari staff on the development of the company.
On his free time, traditional boat and cabin life are at the top of the agenda, preferably together with outdoor life and photography.
Øystein Fredheim
Skipper MS Reine
Øystein is from Skjervøy in Troms county. He has long experience as a captain. Together with our guides he makes sure that you have a good experience on our tours!
Karina Jakobsen
Product & marked manager
Karina has worked in tourism most of her adult life. Both as a CEO for her own company, as well as a contact towards different markeds.
Astrid Berthinussen
Marketing manager
Astrid has worked with destination- and product development as well as marketing for many years. For the whale safaris she will together with the team, work with marketing.
ANN KARIN OLSEN
Accounting manager
Works in the administration of the company and has the main responsibility for everything that involves economics. Has been with the company for over 30 years.