What to Wear for an Arctic Expedition

PERSONAL CLOTHING GUIDE

1. Your Baseline Layering Responsibility

While we provide heavy outer thermal gear, you must bring proper base layers:

Base Layer: 100% Merino wool thermal underwear (top and bottom). Avoid cotton or denim, which retain moisture and cause rapid chilling.

Mid Layer: Thick fleece or wool sweater, plus insulated fleece pants.

Accessories: Wool socks, windproof gloves/mittens, and a thermal wool hat covering your ears.

ARCTIC SUIT & SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS

2. Complimentary Extreme Thermal Suits Provided Onboard

Before stepping into the snow, our guide outfits every guest with commercial-grade thermal suits engineered for Arctic exposure:

Regatta Thermo-Cruiser Adult Suits: Windproof and waterproof suits rated for extreme polar exposure (-40°C), available in adult sizes XS through XXXL.

High-Visibility Youth & Children Suits (Vibrant Yellow): Specialized bright yellow thermal suits for younger travelers, specifically engineered for instant visual tracking and enhanced safety in dark polar wilderness environments.

ⓘ  Guest Footwear Requirement: Please note that thermal boots are not provided. Guests are required to wear their own warm,         insulated, waterproof winter boots with high-traction soles.

ARCTIC SUIT SIZE GUIDE

Regatta Thermal Suit Sizing Guide (Adults & Youth)

Thermal suits are worn directly over your warm winter clothing and layers. If you are between sizes, our guides fit you with one size up for air insulation and comfort.

Best Van Stop: Scandic Ishavshotel Main Entrance (Fredrik Langes gate 2).


Pickup Instruction: Disembark and take a 2-minute flat walk to Scandic Ishavshotel. Please wait outside the entrance at your agreed pickup time.


Drop-off: Returned directly to Scandic Ishavshotel, Prostneset, or your downtown hotel.

Suit Size Height (cm / ft) US / EU Fit
Youth 110 – 145 cm (3'7"–4'9") Kids / Youth
XS 150 – 160 cm (4'11"–5'3") US 0–4 / EU 32–36
S 160 – 170 cm (5'3"–5'7") US 6–8 / EU 36–38
M 170 – 180 cm (5'7"–5'11") US 10–12 / EU 40–42
L 180 – 188 cm (5'11"–6'2") US 14–16 / EU 44–46
XL 188 – 195 cm (6'2"–6'5") US 18–20 / EU 48–50
XXL – XXXL 195+ cm (6'5"+) US 22+ / EU 52+