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Survival Suit Floating Experience: Learn About Sea Rescue & Hypothermia Prevention in Helsinki
5.0
22 Ratings
Helsinki
Experience the thrill of floating in cold water while staying warm and dry in Helsinki. Learn about sea rescue, hypothermia prevention, and the benefits of ice bathing. Book now!
Experience the thrill of floating in cold water while staying warm and dry in Helsinki. Learn about sea rescue, hypothermia prevention, and the benefits of ice bathing. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cafe Carusel - In the heart of Helsinki, try how it feels floating around in cold water staying completely warm and dry. With our instructor, hear about rescue at sea, hypotermia and about the benefits in starting ice swimming! Relax lying on top of the water or jump around on floating ice rafts during the winter season. Your choice! You can come…
- Cafe Carusel - In the heart of Helsinki, try how it feels floating around in cold water staying completely warm and dry. With our instructor, hear about rescue at sea, hypotermia and about the benefits in starting ice swimming! Relax lying on top of the water or jump around on floating ice rafts during the winter season. Your choice! You can come as you are in normal seasonal clothing to a on-shore location agreed. We provide you with everything you need for the float. Locations may vary due to weather conditions.
We provide you with everyhting you need for the float.
What's Included
- Licensed Guide
- Licensed Guide
Additional Information
Experience the sensation of floating in chilly waters while remaining completely warm and dry in the center of Helsinki. Just show up in your regular attire appropriate for the season to a predetermined shoreline spot. We’ll supply everything required for the float. Gain knowledge about sea rescue, hypothermia and the advantages of ice bathing. Location…
Experience the sensation of floating in chilly waters while remaining completely warm and dry in the center of Helsinki. Just show up in your regular attire appropriate for the season to a predetermined shoreline spot. We’ll supply everything required for the float. Gain knowledge about sea rescue, hypothermia and the advantages of ice bathing. Location may shift according to weather conditions.
All necessities for the float will be provided by us.
Location
Cafe Carusel
Merisatamanranta
We meet you in center of Helsinki or another floating point agreed. The exact location may vary due to the season and ice conditions. We inform well in advance where the location will be for every booking if it needs to be changed from the default location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Kira
Nov 20, 2024
Unique experience - Despite the cold temperatures just above freezing, we did not get cold in the suits. We were 45min in the water. A mega relaxing and unique experience!
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Paul_k
Nov 6, 2024
Well worth it - What an excellent day. It is expensive but well worth the money. It’s a great experience made all the more enjoyable by Olli the instructor who is really interesting to listen to and passionate about his work. A big thank you too Red Rib.
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Svartstromf
Feb 23, 2024
Ice Floating - Fun to Experience - The weather was beautiful for our float. The service was top notch from start to finish. We had a private driver pick us up at our hotel which made the logistics very easy. We met up with the rest of the group at the float spot. It would have been fun to have been able to be in a bigger opening of water, but the conditions didn't allow for it that day and we certainly appreciated that the Redrib crew was concerned first about our safety. The gear was neatly organized, and we quickly were ready in our suits. We didn't feel rushed and got to enjoy the float as long as we wanted. A taxi came to take us back to Helsinki and was able to accommodate different drop off locations. In summary, it was exactly as we expected and it was a great way to start off our visit to Finland.
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Sheridan_m
Feb 23, 2024
A unique experience - We had a wonderful time - it is a bit pricey but where else can you have this experience. Karl? drove us to the floating hole and gave us lots of interesting information on Helsinki. The suits made sure we kept dry and warm while in the water and floating was really relaxing - I did have trouble getting into the water but they kindly gave me a push to get me in. Robert? and the rest of the team were very helpful and friendly - I'm glad we chose to do this.
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370duartel
Feb 12, 2024
Great Fun - Great fun Totally recommend it, for any tipe of group!
The best was the opportunity of breaking the ice in a safe environment
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Dreamer00702012432
Feb 7, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - We had an amazing time and was a unique experience. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, provided a nature walk, lunch over an open fire and tour in the hovercraft. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a different way to experience a beautiful area.
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Timothy_c
Dec 3, 2023
Safe ,fun and kind of scary - The fact that I could float on 0 degrees water which weirdly did not turn to ice plus I felt like a survivor and you can feel completely safe as the guide will help you if you need help and instruct you to enter the water
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Connella
Nov 23, 2023
Amazing offbeat experience - What an amazing time! My son and I did the survival suit experience and had a blast. Was the perfect event to try something different than the usual tourist areas. Leif was a joy to be around and taught us a lot. I would encourage everyone new to the nordic culture and being around the sea to try this.
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Geminigolfer
Nov 22, 2023
Amazing - Professional from the outset. Great communication to ensure the perfect experience for us. Location and briefing was perfect, ensuring safety and enjoyment!
We totally lived this adventure and highly recommend it. Suits and attire were clean and hygienic and change room great!
Leif also provided informative survival techniques and tips for our upcoming sauna and ice swim, thanks
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Espaglish
Apr 10, 2023
A great, fun experience (with a side of survival)… - Whist we were in Helsinki for Easter, we took the opportunity to undertake this challenge!
The weather was good and wind was in our favor. Leif is an excellent instructor. As we are non-swimmers, he was assured us that this was no barrier to taking part in this experience. He was right! He provided all the gear we needed and gently guided us into the water. Within minutes, we were afloat and able to even relax! We had as much time as we needed in the water. It was a most uplifting experience. Equally fascinating were the insights and stories Leif told us about how the suits are used as part of lifesaving equipment (with very short times to deploy them in real emergencies). I could only imagine what that could be like after the leisurely time we had in comparison! Also, we were given lifesaving survival tips, which are invaluable. You can tell that Leif is a true professional with lots of expertise in this field. All in All, a fantastic experience and we would thoroughly recommend it to others. Thank you Leif!
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