How deep do we dive?
The maximum depth we allow our divers to dive is 20 meter/ 60 feet. Many of the dive sites have slopes or faces that go much deeper than the 20 meter/60 feet max limit for the divers. Divers must act responsibly and show self discipline.

What is the average visibility?
A lot of pack ice often means clear visibility underneath and flat water. Little pack ice often means a lot of plankton bloom because there is more daylight and more swells. The ice and weather conditions are different every year, making it very unpredictable. Hence, it is quite difficult to gage visibility

What about currents and drift dives?
Currents are specifically mentioned as a possible problem at some of the sites. Currents however could be present anywhere at any time, we simply haven't dived these sites often enough. We will always check out the current before we go diving. We will not do drift dives. Drifting pack ice is a real hazard. If it comes in while divers are underwater then it can be very hard to see people if they surface in the middle of it. Icebergs should be either hard aground or floating in water well clear of brash or pack ice.

Do I need a full face mask? This is up to the individual diver and based on if you are used to dive with a full mask or not. Many divers chose to dive without a full mask. Vaseline is a great help in protecting your face against the cold and freezing waters.

What type of gloves are best?
You can use a minimum of 7mm wetsuit gloves. Otherwise we would recommend dry-suit gloves.

Why do I need two regulators?
We dive with two separate outlets (DIN and Yoke connection), so in case of a free flow (freezing) of one of your regulators you have the second regulator as a back up.

Can I have one regulator with DIN valves & the other with ISO?
Yes, we have adapters on board which we can put in the valve to connect with an ISO regulator. The DIN connection will fit without the adapter.

Do I need to bring a waterproof bag to carry my smaller items?
It is handy to bring a waterproof bag to use while you are preparing your dive equipment on deck. In the zodiac it is best not to bring too much except your necessary dive equipment.

What is the water temperature?
Around freezing point, a little below.