Travellers can now discover the European Arctic’s underwater world as Aurora Expeditions introduces Polar Snorkelling to its small-ship cruises to Spitsbergen and Greenland in 2016. The new optional activity will allow travellers to enjoy a ‘full concept’ Arctic experience, exploring new sites above and below the water.
Designed for the more adventurous traveller, Polar Snorkelling is a unique activity that offers the chance to discover what lies beneath the icy Arctic waters. From sea anemones and sea urchins to nudibranchs, crabs and the occasional polar cod, snorkellers will witness the surprisingly colourful marine life of the Arctic.
Perhaps the greatest highlight for any Polar Snorkeller is the opportunity to get up close to the glistening ice. Snorkellers will enjoy swimming at the edge of the Arctic pack ice, as well as enjoy the fascinating ice formations that exist below the surface.
Polar Snorkelling is offered as part of Aurora Expeditions’ wider Polar Dive programme, operated by long-term partner and cold-water diving and snorkelling specialists, Waterproof Expeditions. Polar Diving offers experienced dry suit divers the chance to discover a new destination topside as well as underwater.
Waterproof Expeditions provides all polar snorkel equipment on board, including a state-of-the-art Waterproof© D9 Snorkel Dry Suit – designed for polar snorkelling – as well as hood, gloves, boots and a full snorkel set including fins, mask and snorkel.
Polar Snorkelling is an optional activity available across a selection of Aurora Expeditions’ 2016 and 2017 Arctic and Antarctic voyages, operated in conjunction with diving partners Waterproof Expeditions. Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic voyages depart July through September. Prices start from AU$6,380 per person, with Polar Snorkelling and Diving starting from US$975 per person.
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