Ethical and Safe Practices
Arctic Freediving values the safety and well being of the animals we encounter as well as our guests, which is why we set high standards in how we conduct our expeditions.
During the first day of the expedition, all clients will have the opportunity to snorkel from shore in a sheltered fjord in order to acclimatise to the conditions and to also prepare them for the weeks in water adventures. At the same time Jacques will evaluate clients to ensure that they are indeed capable of being in the water without direct supervision/assistance while also preparing them for the life changing experience which awaits.*
*Please note that this is not an opportunity to learn how to freedive/snorkel and that all clients are expected to be fully capable before arriving. Once on our yachts, clients will receive specific briefings from Jacques before in-water sessions and clear parameters will be set in order to manage everyone’s safety.
On the yacht:
With over a 15 years of experience and a perfect safety record, Boreal Yachting is Norway’s largest charter company for sail boats and provides adventure journeys based on a combination of marine and land based activities Northern Norway. All Boreal Yachting crew are highly experienced, well trained and most of the skippers are also certified sailing instructors.
With their intimate knowledge of the north Norwegian weather, coastline, fjords as well as open water all the way up to Svalbard, you could not be in safer hands. Guests are thoroughly briefed on the safety and general procedures during their stay on board which includes the use and location of life boats, use of self-inflating life vests, use of the tether system (when outside), as well as providing all guests with access to the use of extreme weather exposure suits on board.
