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Shocking experience: Take a Nordic science vessel and float on the ice-breaking 'white sea' at sub-zero temperatures

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — Shocking experience: Take a Nordic science vessel and float on the ice-breaking 'white sea' at sub-zero temperatures
In the glass igloos, you can 'lie down and watch the aurora', but due to limited room availability, book early. (Photo / Youtai Travel Agency)

Can you believe it? The scene before you is covered in endless snow, making it impossible to tell where the land ends and the sea begins — yet humans can actually drift through the freezing world's waters at sub-zero temperatures of dozens of degrees below freezing? Located in the gulf city of Piteå between Sweden and Finland

● The "Rock Zone" at the Bow of a Science Vessel Delivers a Thrilling Ice-Breaking Experience

Want to witness just how thrilling ice-breaking can be? The Arctic environment of Northern Europe is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to experience an icebreaker. The frigid climate creates thick and expansive ice sheets; a retired scientific research vessel sails through frozen seas, producing continuous sounds of cracking sea ice wherever its hull goes. Wu Mengzhao, Product Department Manager at You Tai Travel Agency, shares that when on an icebreaker, the bow deck is the most exciting “rock zone” to watch the ice-breaking—the thunderous sound of carving through the channel is truly awe-inspiring.

Join the Magical Journey to Northern Europe, where going lobster fishing at sea is a rare experience. (Photo / You Tai Travel Agency)

● Thrilling Float – Become a “Million-Dollar Lobster” in -20°C Seas

Aside from sailing through icy waters, travelers can also venture into the sea in temperatures between -20°C and -30°C, wearing a specially designed, million-dollar “lobster suit” anti-freeze outfit to float on the surface. Surrounded by floating ice chunks larger than a person, enjoy 15 short minutes of snowflakes gently falling on your face—an exhilarating and worthwhile experience.

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