FIRST BOAT TRIP - Preparations, How our boat Works ➡️ Svalbard Ghost Village

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BOAT SEASON finally beings here in the far North! We are preparing the boat to head out for our first trip, Christoffer talks you through some of the things he has to do in order for us to be able to go, and then we head out to out first trip this year - to Coles Bay - the abandoned Ghost Village. I hope you enjoy this video and thank you so much for being here! I love y'all! ✨
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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 8 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!
0:00 Longyearbyen
00:12 Welcome back to Svalbard
00:50 Preparations
03:03 Christoffer's to do list
03:43 Grim & Nord VPN
05:09 Boat Power
05:50 Mini Boat Tour
06:42 Fridge Trouble
07:31 Filling Water
10:00 Provisions
10:27 Starting up the engine
11:43 Heading out
15:06 Anchoring in Coles Bay
18:22 Water Safety
20:00 Abandoned Village
22:53 Antlers
25:05 Grim spaw
25:43 10pm

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

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[@KimberleyBlack007]

Happy Sunday ❤. Good to see ya. Love boating season. Have a great week.

[@joyweidental1227]

Thanks dear Cecilia and Christopher !

[@claudiaacosta3424]

I was getting ready to drink my Peet’s coffee and saw you were doing the same! Great video!

[@deanj3016]

Thank you ceçe!!

[@claudiacsimpson6564]

Hi Cecilia, Your videos and scenery of Longyearbyen are amazing and have inspired us to make the journey there for a few days during our anniversary trip in September. After traveling to more than 65 countries, we are always inspired to visit new places after glimpses of their beauty through the eyes of those who actually live there. In fact, we would love for any helpful hints on exploring the area, so we do not miss those must see sites or hikes which you would recommend. If you are interested and have time, we would love to buy you coffee (and meet Grimm😊.) Thanks for inspiring us to add Svalbard/Longyearbyen to our bucket list. Rob & Claudia Simpson

[@fernandafreitas7185]

Cecilia’s ads with Grim are the only ones I don’t skip on YT videos ❤

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😍🙏🏻😊

[@sassyfrass4295]

Grim is a keyboard Master! too cute!!

[@apt5044]

Same!!

[@sassyfrass4295]

@@apt5044 i watched Grimms ad 3 times lol

[@lucielariviere489]

He’s an amazing actor ❤😂 🐾

[@victoriajohnson4513]

Cristoffer looks so relaxed in front of the camera now. His personality is shining through 😂

[@winter.silence]

I was gonna comment the same! he looks more and more comfortable in front of the camera

[@jenniferhall4880]

His English seems stronger too ❤

[@evaseed2861]

Love to see Christpher so happy and talkative. He looks like he is in his element on the boat.

[@eloquentia7207]

Viking genes

[@abigailm9]

Yes, you can tell the boat is his happy place!

[@aileenbell6750]

Yes I thought the same thing. He is so proud of the boat. ❤

[@marywilson1948]

There once was a dog named Grim He rode on a boat but no swim A hike he took to explore awhile And made us all give a smile!!

[@jenniferro10]

“Are you here for the foot spa?” “Actually, ma’am, I am not.”

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

hahah "you have me mistaken with someone else..."

[@i.am.heather]

My Sundays are not the same without seeing Cecelia, Christoffer, and Grim! ❤ Your videos are next level with all of the videography you give us from Svalbard. Tell Christoffer the boat looks amazing and I’m so happy to see him becoming more and more comfortable in front of the camera. Enjoy the rest of your summer; polar night will soon be upon us (secretly my favorite season!).

[@jwatchorn]

I know I missed them last Sunday

[@zamev]

So happy to see that the numbers are creeping up towards the first million. I started following when you barely had 300k subscribers. Now, like i saw in another comment, Grim and Cristoffer feel like family to us.

[@puppy2haley]

Oh, she’s way over a million but you gotta’ include her other social contents. Definitely 1, if not the best, channels on KZbin!! 👍

[@SewWhittle]

Grim is THE cutest dog on the internet. Thanks for sharing him with us!!

[@mackcappel844]

Hands down!

[@sybilkent4913]

Christoffer's always most happiest face when on the boat. Viking:)

[@minime7375]

Since Cecilia intrduced him I keep being reminded of Haesten from “The Last Kingdom”.😁

[@jenniferhall4880]

​@@minime7375YESSSSSS!!!

[@Marty22408]

My Svalbard family is heeeeeeere 😊😊😊 I seriously consider you a part of my family, we hang out every Sunday and my day is always better with you 😊❤❤🐶

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

You're the best! :)

[@dwilson7857]

You have the only sponsorship info that I actually enjoy watching!!!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😍😍🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ddtex4954]

"Maybe something else." I love Cristoffer's way of talking. 😊

[@BerrycreamLuna]

There’s just something special about your boat trips. I hv to say, I wish the videos were longer. I could literally watch 2 hours of this. Hoping you are feeling better

[@naekana]

Yes, it's such a 'meaty' video, full of content and interesting details. I know it's a lot of work, but I personally love these types of videos.

[@fluttergirl75]

I missed you, Cristoffer, and Grimm. It's really good to see you guys!

[@jennandcompany]

Woo hoo! So excited for Cecilia Sunday 🥰 I also love when Grim manages your sponsorship content ❤

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

haha Yay! Thank you!

[@mztweety1374]

Why does Cecilia Sunday sound like a great band name?😂😂

[@dejah85]

Agreed! Love Sunday mornings with Cecilia ❤

[@LaceyJuk]

I call it "Sunday Svalbard Adventures with Cecilia"

[@tinglelingaling6]

I could listen to Christopher talk for hours.He has the most calming voice.

[@jcc6789]

I agree 💙totally chill always

[@user-nk2ni8ue5m]

I loved seeing Grim in the front of the dinghy. The Norwegian flag on your boat was a nice touch too, I thought. And Christoffer was definitely in his element. We can call him Captain of the boat !! I love his passion for all things nautical.

[@MarjorieBurns-gu9tf]

I saw Grim on a yahoo article … a dog in the Arctic living his best life. That is so true!!! Grim has a wonderful life and he returns that with bringing everyone all over the world so much joy!!! We all love Grim!!! 🐶

[@iRon251]

Your NORD VPN ads with Grim are hilarious. I work as a IT security analyst so my coworkers and I are huge fans of Grim!

[@Evejackson777.]

I like how grim is like “are we ready yet!!!???” The entire video 😂❤

[@kirstyhibbert3119]

Seeing Christoffer genuinely happy on the boat is heart warming ❤ really enjoy watching every week xxx

[@yoloswagtag9659]

Dearest Christoffer, the good old evinrud u got on the dingy is actually a Norwegian engine that got moved to the USA 60/70 years ago. Fun fact that is not widely known now a days

[@deebee.14]

Please give Grim a pay rise. Neither of us wants him to leave for a better payed job 😂 he’s just to darn cute 🥰 i love watching you adventures so thank you for sharing ❤

[@jmiranda5466]

Cecilia and Christoffer, thank you for a beautiful start to my Sundays. I’m really enjoying hearing more from Christoffer (no pressure, though). You are both a delight to listen to. And, of course, I love Grim. Thank you 🤗

[@Mama_Terri]

I’m a long time viewer and this is absolutely one of the best you’ve done. Enjoy your time on the water.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow, thanks! 🙏🏻☀️🙌🏻

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I agree. This video is my #1 favorite in my top 3 favorites of Cecilia’s for sure! 😊

[@cindystephens6997]

I love how Christoffer seems so much more comfortable in front of the camera now. Love seeing the preparations for boat season. Can you keep antlers that you find?

[@jamiecorisis6122]

‘Lift test’ and up Grim goes 😂❤ he looks adorable and safe!

[@lorrainemassimo6410]

You are such a hands on active participant in all that you both do…no wonder Christopher loves You so much. A true life partner

[@Betty-jl5sq]

Love it too. Cecilia, Christoffer and Grim bring me peace every Sunday. Thanks . Don’t change a thing. 🙂

[@danni3019]

Omg omg omg!!! The People article about Grim: “Dog TikTok Star Living Near the North Pole Plays in 24/7 Sunshine: 'Living His Best Life' (Exclusive) - WooHoo! Bravo Grim!! ❤🐶

[@tayloralfonso9902]

I love going through the seasons with you. Your cinematography is perfect. You and kristoffer are such an amazing team and partners. You two are also the best dog parents I’ve ever seen.

[@judegambling5482]

Christoffer is so happy aboard his boat....like a kid in a lolly shop.

[@ChirpyMike]

Or a Captain on his vessel.

[@susantumblety6003]

Beautifully filmed video Cecilia!!! The camera angles and drone shots are magnificent! Christoffer is talking the most I've ever heard him! His English is so good now!!! He's looks fit. He is so animated when he's In his element! Looks so wonderful!!! Love you guys!!! Cheers from the New Jersey shore beaches!!!! Asbury Park !

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much! 😊🩵

[@mackcappel844]

Yaayyyy boat season! Who wouldn’t just love to hang with these 3 for an afternoon! Thank you so much for all the videos and your hardwork putting your content out! Ohio here🇺🇸

[@AngeAustralia]

Christoffer….You are so confident and well spoken behind the camera now. It’s great ! Lovely video you three. Thank you for sharing your boating adventures. 😊

[@queenofdramatech]

Sunday Svalbard day!!!

[@em-gee]

My sunday redemption ❤🙌

[@user-ch9if6px6r]

Grim was not letting that little boat leave him. I love the antler.

[@khill2635]

Grimm getting his paws cleaned was hilarious 😂

[@annmariepanchaud2411]

Grimm with sunglasses makes me smile

[@marielbellan]

I loved watching Grim throughout the whole process… such a patient and nice boy 🫶🏽 And him now wanting to clean his paws 😂🙈🫶🏽

[@ivystein8999]

Love how unfiltered this one was- like showing the mundane, real parts of a boat trip! ❤❤

[@islandgirl7056]

Your boat is so cozy inside! Lol, I can’t believe Grim sat in the sun with sunglasses for SO LONG! 😂😎

[@maryrou82]

Grim is on another level of cuteness

[@stefaniedaigle7184]

Me getting sea sick just watching the boat rock. I wish I could do boat trips! Beautiful!

[@michadybczak4862]

How nice, you can eat, relax, enjoy the view while the boat is going in the set direction. You can't have it in a car. This time, boat vlog is much more detailed and that's good, because it feels as if we were there with you. Previously everything was disjointed, no continuity. I like that new way of filming trips.

[@Acapulc941]

It does make my Sunday to spend a bit of it with the three of you. I love how adept Grim is at being a boat dog. He is just awesome, even as he endures his little foot bath. Hugs to the three of you from Texas. Leigh

[@SJ_DtL]

This takes me back to the boat trips my family took off the west coast of Canada when I was a kid. Anchoring in a quiet bay or tying to a log boom - even as an 11-year old I appreciated the peacefulness

[@thlm98]

Så himla fantastiskt att se Christoffer blir mer och mer bekväm framför kameran!🎉

[@mirthiful1]

My Swedish lessons are paying off... I understood that before translating it! Woot!

[@mirthiful1]

Thank you oodles for taking us along with you. It's the kind of adventures and travels that I would love to do but know I'm never going to get around to it. You make it feel like we are there with you and that is so comforting and fun. Thanks again!! (P.S. Love Grim doing the ads!)

[@beachspirit2455]

Such a well made video. You covered all the details and views to make this so enjoyable. I love your commentary - so spontaneous and honest. Have a great trip. Looking forward to your wildlife discoveries.

[@pachamamajeanne]

I love how 6 degrees is shorts weather for Christopher!😂

[@jennywalsh479]

Amazing the difference between your winter and summer is and the boat trip so far looks so good. Love the captions of Grim so much and funny.

[@arlener.3349]

I saw the “I’m going to make coffee” coming 😂 Your videos now have me on a oat latte kick. My wife and I are going through oat milk extremely fast now lol.

[@mirthiful1]

Making myself a cup is part of my ritual for watching these. :)

[@MysticMiss7]

Christoffer really comes into his own when on the boat. You can tell it's his passion and he keep that boat pristine! So looking forward to more of these videos and adventures :)

[@Flora-bf2zd]

That reindeer antler would have made a marvelous wall decoration.

[@GiroChase]

Yay boat season 👏🏻🥰🤗 also, Grim with sunglasses 😂 what a vibe 😍

[@darlenefraser3022]

Grim looks so laid back already, the sunglasses add an air of “cool”!

[@apt5044]

Has Cristoffer lost weight? Looking trim there. So lovely to hear more from him and your production quality is just so fabulous Cecilia! My Mum has banned me from talking about Svalbard and Grimm. 😂

[@Yeah-I-went-there]

In addition to living vicariously thru you both, I, as an American, especially feel an added connection with Christoffer’s choices in caps! TSC, BassPro, Cabelas! The everyday working man’s caps! 😊

[@CherieW-hk1rw]

BOAT TRIP!! YAHOO!!! So happy to see you all out on the water. Svalbard is SO BEAUTIFUL always, but I really LOVE the views during boat season!!! Thank you Cecilia, Christoffer and Grim, for sharing it with us. Good times!

[@yanniesays]

Ohmigosh, I cannot get over Grim with the sunglasses basking under the sun!!! Also, I love that you love pink, Cecilia ☺ It's such a pleasant contrast to where you live 💕

[@carolcroston8341]

Christopher seems so much more relaxed on camera, great video guys, but sorry can we just all bow down to the Beauty that is GRIM❤

[@richardengelhardt582]

As an archaeologist interested in 19th and 20th c "modern" industrial heritage, this mining town would be, for me, a fascinating study.

[@lorisullivan2447]

The boat looks great. So clean and organized. Which makes watching your adventures so pleasant. Christopher sounds great. Is it me or has his English improved materially. Sounds great and nice to hear about his work on the boat.

[@rbj2292]

I really enjoy your channel. My grandfather was from Sweden and my grandmother was from Finland. Listening to you guys talk, brings me back to my childhood. Thank you

[@kfix3080]

Beautiful! It’s like you have the whole planet to yourself. Although I’d be sick the whole time!

[@prettynsleepy1073]

29:25 that looks like such a fun experience to be able to boat around like that. Definitely beautiful scenery.

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

Yes!!! Been waiting for this video!! Hey Cecilia and Christoffer. Hope you both are doing well!!!

[@klaire74]

Is breathtaking, even in summer! I am still amazed by the determination of human race to go "where no one has gone before". Yes, for resources, still, the conditions are extrem. We can go there comfortably in these days, but in the prior centuries was different. Was nice to see all of you again, hope you had fun the entire weekend. Thank you for sharing with us everything!♥♥♥

[@user-mi4ow9iw2e]

So fun to watch you start the boat and pull out of the slip, feels like we're on the journey with you, thank you! I think Christoffer's man cave is working out well for him, he's in great spirits here, thank you both!

[@peachy75019]

I love watching your videos and taking adventures with you. I can't imagine what it's like living there ... I live in West Texas in the US where the temps this week are over 100° F and will probably be that way for another couple months. It was all I could do to watch this video as I suffer from severe motion sickness (I can only last maybe an hour in the car unless I take my pills) and just watching the rocking of the boat reminded me of the last time I was on a boat (more than 40) years ago and they had to take me ashore and let me get off ... LOL

[@sharonroconnellandcritters]

Thank you for showing us your area. I just love seeing something so different and how you live and enjoy life. Your videos really make me feel happy. Thank you! Hi Grimm!!

[@judithmelanson2460]

Thank you for the boat ride! Grim really enjoys the adventures with you two! Beautiful country!

[@pandrew3146]

Great video, lovely to hear more from Christopher, you are a great team. Blessings and thanks❤😊

[@rochelle1117]

I love boat season! It's my absolute favorite time of year to watch. Well, that and Christmas.

[@user-nk2ni8ue5m]

I love seaside spots, the water, the seagulls and the boats. My father also loved them, and he used to hang around sea faring areas a lot. I'm always wary of the need for safety while on a boat, because a storm can come suddenly. Good luck on your boating adventures !

[@alisonlatham5309]

Great to watch you again! Loved your first boat trip! Thanks for taking us along too! Have fun!

[@waterfallsandrain]

The boat is actually very interesting! It’s clever how all the inner controls are tucked underneath and hidden in small spaces. Cool!

[@tigriss007]

Oh what a glorious thing to have to wait to go ashore because of a huddle of walruses. OH what an enchanted land you live in.

[@lookingbehind6335]

We have an Australian Cattle Dog. She gets nervous when moving but is fine when afloat. Luckily we usually just post up in a shady cove all weekend. Like Cristofer, I get excited also. I rest so well in our Cuddy Cabin, so relaxing. It must be scorching there, you only have one shirt on. Probably beats the 96F we are having here.

[@itsmejanny]

Just saw the "short" about Grim's belated birthday. He is so stinking adorable!!! No wonder that you love him so much. I feel that way about my super sweet Alfie - a poodle shitzu mix. Dogs are the BEST!

[@louisebrislane6607]

This video came in at 11 pm Sunday night for me in Australia & so I thought, what the heck, I will watch it before retiring. I think what you needed was some ginger tea with you or even ginger coffee which is also nice to calm your stomach especially as it was rocking which was making me feel motion sickness watching you go up & down!! At least it is a dark night outside of my house so I will sleep deeper than you - maybe!! I hope as I have a 2 hour eye specialist appointment tomorrow. Wishing you a good week & I hope that your first trip went well!! Also that you caught some fish for one of your meals.

[@mrso6659]

Thank you for taking us along! I love your expeditions ❤

[@cbrummett69]

It's awesome to see Christofer more comfortable in front if the camera!!! Great video !!!

[@ndan3746]

I love this time of year for you both!

[@PerHansen-b2b]

Noticed the Peet’s coffee and mug. My brother in the US heard about the competition. I enjoy your boat videos and hope the weather cooperates for even more trips out on the fjord. -Rande

[@shriharshbankapur9666]

Genuinely this is the first time I didn't fast forward Nord VPN ad. Btw you videos are awesome. I'm thankful I came across this beautiful content. Especially the Christmas celebration in Svalbard! It's sooooo nice! Subscribed for life! Hope to visit this town someday.

[@everydaypresent444]

Such a wonderful vicarious experience! Thank you, Cecilia, Christoffer, and Grim! ❤

[@evelynthompson755]

It's 93 F (33.8889 C) in North Carolina today. Summer is gonna be a scorcher this year. Love the boat. It looks like you guys are going to have lots of fun this summer.

[@user-qw1gu9zu4f]

I always enjoy everything you two do. Fun, fun, fun!

[@betheurich7790]

So happy to see you, Christopher and Sir Grim ❤❤

[@rusnsc7622]

Thanks Cecilia and Christoffer for bringing us along… Enjoyed the video. See you next week.

[@mikeyrickman]

Thanks for taking us along! Always look forward to seeing y’all each Sunday!

[@kwnna01]

So excited for the boat era! It's so refreshing to see these clips from Svalbard, here in Greece the temperature is scorching hot at above 34°C and your videos just make me want to jump into the screen 😂❤ Wish you a wonderful summer with lots of boat trips and beautiful experiences ❤

[@bethb7965]

I love seeing how excited Grim is❣️❣️🐾🐾 The scenery is absolutely breathtaking!! Well, you answered my one question about Grim when you're boating, lol, it was about his potty time.

[@sobetobey9172]

So excited! Welcome back I missed you last Sunday 😂

[@janiceh4521]

You need a Muddy Paws mat to keep his feet clean & dry before entering boat, you guys can also step on it and shake over rail, hang til next bathroom break. I absolutely love boat summer, the views, different perspectives and relaxing boat time! Thank you as always for sharing! Christoffer seems so relaxed

[@pdxyadayada]

Welcome to summer! I love watching you go through the 2 arctic seasons each year!

[@cheryllockard5400]

Watching the start of boat season this morning is just what I needed ❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us! You guys are definitely living your best lives. Sending you hugs & love from our family ❤