Swimming in icy water above the Arctic Circle? Surely you can’t be serious!? We are serious…and don’t call us Shirley. Floating in freshly broken icy waters in the Bothnian Sea is an incredibly exhilarating experience. Adventurous travelers enjoy cruising on the water until the captain picks the perfect spot. Passengers then don bright orange suits that allow them to float effortlessly on the waters among sparkling floes of ice. Smiles and giggles abound as the nervous energy dissolves upon that first step into the magical world of ice-swimming. After the swim, warm right back up with a piping hot mug of glögg aboard the ship!

Who Would Enjoy This?
All ages are welcome to experience the icebreaker cruise and ice-swimming on the Polar Explorer! There is no age limit for the cruise itself, but only children over 125cm (over 4ft tall) can participate in the swim. Crew members will have the final decision on whether or not a child is grown enough and if it is safe for a child to swim.
How Cold Are We Talking?
Bright orange survival suits keep swimmers nice and warm in the Arctic waters. The double-layered survival suits are worn over regular clothing and keep swimmers well-insulated against the cold.

Once back on the ship, any extra chilliness is banished with a nice hot mug of glögg!
What's Included
The full Arctic Expedition on the Polar Explorer includes a cinema show, professional photography, guided tours, and so much more.

INCLUDED:
- Swimming in survival suits
- Walking on the frozen sea
- Short film screening in the icebreaker cinema
- Music & games on the ice
- Complimentary hot drink
- Audio Guided Tour
- Cruise & Swim certificate awarded by the Captain
- Free parking
- Incredible memories to share with family & friends
Travel Season
November - April, as weather permits.
Duration
The cruise lasts about 3hrs from start to finish.
How to Book
This experience can be arranged as part of a custom trip in Scandinavia designed by TravelStore. Experiences are valid when posted and are subject to change and availability. Some of the special experiences cannot be booked on their own and are only available when booked in combination with other travel services.
Expert Recommendation
Expert Travel Advisor Heidi Hoehn experienced Arctic ice swimming for herself during her travels to Sweden and Finland's Lapland.

Read more about her experience in her Travel Journal: 3 Unmissable Experiences in Sweden & Finland's Lapland

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