SNORKELLING UNDER ICE FORMATIONS

Posted on 02/26/2016

Snorkelling may no longer be exclusive to tropical destinations. Aurora Expeditions is offering tours in Spitsbergen, Norway and Greenland where passengers can enjoy polar snorkelling in the frigid Arctic waters.

Polar snorkelling offers a chance to discover seals and penguins as well as the colourful arctic marine life that includes, sea urchins, crabs, anemones, giant isopods and sea stars.Diving and snorkelling specialists Waterproof Expeditions supply state-of-the-art Waterproof D9 Snorkel Dry Suits, hoods, gloves, boots and a full snorkel set including fins, mask and snorkel.Waterproof Expeditions give instructions and best practices to ensure a safe experience.The cruise line says that scuba experience is not necessary to participate. “The polar snorkelling option is available to anyone with some basic snorkelling experience, and to whoever is brave enough to push the boundaries to discover a new way of enjoying the underwater world of the Arctic’s oceans,” says the company.Aurora Expeditions was also the first cruise company to offer activities such as scuba diving and camping in Antarctica.