Exclusive, intimate VIP cruise — only 4–6 guests aboard, for full privacy and comfort.
Sail deep into the fjords to a private floating sauna, then leap straight into the Arctic sea. Warm up at 80–90°C behind a window framing snow-covered peaks, brave the icy plunge, and finish with hot Norwegian fish soup and a shot of aquavit on the way home — with the aurora overhead on evening departures.
What's included
- Private floating-sauna reservation Towels Hot drinks Traditional Norwegian fish soup (Fiskesuppe) Local aquavit to warm up Thermal suits Onboard Wi-Fi
Where we sail
The cruise runs to hand-picked spots in the waters around Tromsø, chosen for total calm and dramatic scenery. The main location is a private floating sauna in the still bay of Ramfjord / Ersfjordbotn — an area famous for sheer peaks dropping straight into the sea (the so-called "Norwegian Canyon"). Moored on the clean fjord water, the sauna sits directly above a deep, sheltered drop, letting guests take a safe Arctic plunge into an ocean tens of metres deep.
The journey
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011.5 hrs
Departure & Scenic Navigation
Board the warm catamaran salon with a hot herbal infusion, then cruise toward Ramfjord / Ersfjordbotn past the Arctic Cathedral, Grindøya island, and raw snow-capped cliffs rising straight from the water. Watch for sea eagles, grey seals hauled out on the rocks, and harbour porpoises.
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022 hrs
Sauna Ritual & Arctic Plunge
Moor alongside the floating sauna's jetty. Warm up in the wood-fired sauna (80–90°C) behind a panoramic window facing the fjord and mountains, then plunge into the icy water (+2°C in winter to +10°C in summer) straight from the deck — and rush back to the heat. Relax on the sauna terrace, watching for the northern lights on evening cruises.
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031 hr
Gourmet Relaxation Aboard
Return to the heated catamaran salon for a hot, creamy Norwegian fish soup (Fiskesuppe) with fresh cod, salmon, and prawns, plus a measure of traditional aquavit (Akevitt) to warm up and recover. 0.5 hrs
Stories from your guide
The Philosophy of Badstu & Friluftsliv
An introduction to Scandinavian sauna culture (badstu) and the idea of friluftsliv — living in harmony with nature whatever the weather or temperature. Cold-Water Biology: Hormesis & Health
While you're in Tromsø
Photo Stop Beneath Middagstinden
On the approach to Ramfjord, the catamaran pauses for the perfect shot against the towering mountain wall. Bathing Under the Northern Lights