Floating in the Arctic Ocean

Floating in the Arctic Ocean is an activity in which guests lie on the surface of the sea around Svalbard while wearing an immersion suit. The suit is made for the purpose and keeps the wearer warm and dry in the cold water. Guests lean back and the water holds them up. Hurtigruten Svalbard's page says no swimming experience is needed.

The tour takes place in the polar night, the darkest season on Svalbard. Guests float with mountains around them and Arctic wilderness in view. Hurtigruten Svalbard's page describes silence, cold clear air and a feeling of weightlessness. The operator says Northern Lights may be visible overhead during the polar night.

The tour lasts two hours. The operator rates the difficulty 3 out of 5 and says it suits people of average fitness. The age limit is 14 years. The period listed is November to February.

After the float, guests are given warm drinks and light refreshments. Hurtigruten Svalbard's page gives no group size, no meeting point and no list of things to bring.