Polar Snorkelling & Diving

???? Why Snorkel or Dive in the Polar Regions?

The polar seas are among the cleanest, clearest, and most dramatic underwater environments on the planet. Adventurers are rewarded with:

• Icebergs and brash ice seen from below

• Spectacular light refractions through ice

• Unique marine wildlife such as seals, fish, jellyfish, and krill

• Stunning kelp walls and rocky seabeds

• A surreal sense of calm and silence

Snorkelling and diving turn the polar experience into a fully three-dimensional adventure.

???? Polar Snorkelling Programs

Polar snorkelling is designed to be accessible to non-divers, combining comfort, safety, and the thrill of exploring icy water from the surface.

???? What It Involves

Participants wear thick drysuits with thermal layers, floating comfortably on the surface while observing:

• Ice formations from below

• Playful seals or penguins swimming nearby

• Colourful algae, marine plants, and clear seabeds

• Unique underwater light and frozen textures

Snorkelling is offered in small groups, always supervised by professional guides.

✔️ Who It's For

• Adventurous travellers

• Those comfortable in water

• People wanting to explore underwater without scuba certification

No diving license is required.

✔️ Equipment Provided

• Drysuit

• Snorkel & mask

• Flippers

• Thermal protection and gloves

These specialised suits keep participants warm, buoyant, and safe.

???? Polar Scuba Diving Programs

Polar diving is a technical, advanced adventure for certified divers seeking one of the most unique dive locations on Earth.

???? What Polar Diving Involves

Divers explore:

• Ice walls, overhangs, and underwater caverns

• Crystal-clear waters with visibility unlike anywhere else

• Marine life adapted to extreme environments

• Bubbled ice formations and frozen ceilings

• Scenic drop-offs and rocky underwater landscapes

Each dive is meticulously planned and led by expert dive instructors.

✔️ Certification Requirements

Participants typically need:

• Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent

• Dry-suit diving certification

• Recent dive experience

• Good physical condition

This ensures safety and confidence in cold-water conditions.

✔️ Equipment & Support

Diving teams provide:

• Drysuits, regulators, tanks, weights

• Safety gear and communication equipment

• Zodiac support during dive entries and exits

• Highly trained dive guides with polar experience

Divers must bring their own essential gear (such as masks and gloves) depending on the operator.

???? Safety & Conditions

Safety is paramount in polar waters. Snorkelling and diving take place only once conditions are ideal. Teams consider:

• Water temperature

• Wind and sea state

• Ice movement

• Wildlife activity

• Visibility

All sessions are small-group, closely monitored, and guided by professionals trained specifically for cold-water operations.