The Arctic Circle PADI dive centre is the only place in Europe and one of the best places in the world to discover sea ice diving. The White Sea: the only sea in Europe that freezes every year. Clear water, natural beauty of the Russian north, the wonderful underwater world, a well-found base and experienced instructors, make the Arctic Circle the world’s ice diving capital.

Accommodation in comfortable wooden cabins on the shore of the frozen sea, exquisite Russian food, traditional Russian beverages and the Russian banya (steam bath) experience.

The wooden guesthouses offer accommodation in two types of room:

Comfort: Twin room with toilet, basin and shower
Economy: Twin room with common biotoilet, and shared basin (per two rooms).
Triple accommodation (with an extra bed) is possible on request.
No single supplement if prepared to share.

A common room is located in one of guest-houses. Daily meals are served here and it offers facilities for rest and relaxation: music center, karaoke, VCR, and a collection of English language videos and records.

Fantastic underwater ice formations, caverns and fissures. Life underwater: soft corals, sea anemone beds, Gorgon’s head brittle stars, hermit crabs, numerous starfish, and seaweed forests. Underwater cliffs and their inhabitants, an ice-diving safari, snorkelling with belugas and the wonderful Russian winter! Snowmobile rides to dives at the mobile ice camp.
And of course great hiking opportunities around the lodge.

The check-in time - 6 a.m
The check-out time - 23 p.m
The check- in and check-out time can be changed according to your transport schedule upon your advanced request and there is no extra payment for early check- in or late check- out.

Accommodation packages include full board (Russian and international cuisine): buffet breakfast, three-course lunch or packed lunch on diving site, and dinner (set menu). Cold snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available around the clock.
Should you need a vegetarian menu or have other special dietary requirements please inform us at time of booking.

The Russian steam bath (banya) is available daily. A visit to a traditional Russian steam bath provides a unique opportunity to get rid of anxiety and nervousness. It brings you peace of mind and serenity, cleans your skin and makes you feel more youthful. Herbal teas and liqueurs are offered during your banya session.

The center team includes a medical attendant with vast experience of military rescue teams and expeditions. Oxygen and a comprehensive first aid kit are also available.

The electricity outlets are European sockets 220 V with two round plugs. UK socket adapters are available.

A satellite phone is available for use. Rates on request.