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Activity description
Calling all certified scuba divers! Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Lofoten Archipelago on this refresher scuba dive from Ballstad.
Located in Northern Norway (within the Arctic Circle), the Lofoten Archipelago is renowned for its numerous islands and islets, as well as its stunning landscapes, fjords, and diverse wildlife, both on land and sea. Are you a PADI-certified scuba diver who's keen to explore the marine life of the Lofoten Archipelago but concerned that you haven't dived in a while? Opt for this refresher dive from Ballstad and benefit from a refresher session on the diving essentials and the added bonus of exploring the Arctic Ocean and discovering the incredible biodiversity of Lofoten!
Your Lofoten Archipelago adventure begins at the diving centre in Ballstad, where you and your group (a maximum of 8 participants) will meet your PADI-certified instructor and receive your scuba gear. Together, you will go through the basics of scuba diving on firm land, allowing you to ask any questions and assuring you remember all the essentials before heading into the water. Once you're confident, you will head into the Arctic Ocean to discover the fauna and flora of the North, including algae, kelp, urchins, starfish, many species of fish, and much more!
Upon your return to the diving centre, you'll change out of your scuba diving gear and will be treated to a hot cup of tea or coffee. The perfect way to warm up from the frigid Arctic waters of the Lofoten Archipelago!
Scuba diving in the Arctic Circle is for sure a bucket list experience no diver would want to miss out on. Pull on a Lofoten Diving suit and head into the underwater universe of the Arctic on this refresher scuba diving session in the Lofoten Archipelago from Ballstad. Book your next adventure in Norway today!
- Arrival at the Diving Centre in Ballstad
- Meet your experienced instructor
- Receive your scuba diving equipment
- Refresher safety and scuba diving briefing
- The adventure begins!
- Head out to the dive site
- Arctic scuba dive!
- Return to the Diving Centre
- Change
- Coffee or tea
Activity requirements
Participants must have their PADI Openwater certificate at least to participate in this excursion. Please indicate your most advanced diving qualification upon booking.
Participants require the drysuit qualification to dive with a drysuit. If they do not have the qualification, they will dive with one of Lofoten Diving's semi-dry suits (7 mm neopran suits).
Special terms
The diving location will vary depending on the weather forecast.
- All diving equipment (tank, drysuit, mask, weight belt, fins)
- Instructor
- Coffee or tea
- Transfer
- Dry clothes
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Flip flops
- Long, wool underwear (if you have a drysuit qualification)
