We floated on the FROZEN SEA in Lapland! (Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise)

Would YOU do this?! For our final day in Finland we boarded the Polar Explorer Icebreaker, which broke ice as it took us out into the Gulf of Bothnia, where we not only got to walk on the frozen sea, but also float in its icy waters in some CRAZY looking survival suits. It was one heck of an adventure!
Thank you to Polar Icebreaker for hosting us for this memorable experience!
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Taking a shuttle to Sweden
01:40 History of Icebreakers in Finland
02:15 Seeing the ice break
04:21 History of the Polar Explorer
04:44 Touring the ship
06:12 Walking on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia
07:30 Lunch on board
07:52 Swimming in the FROZEN SEA
10:45 A beautiful cruise back to the harbor
11:29 We’re official!
11:37 Back to Finland
11:53 Our final thoughts + what’s next!
12:19 We saw the NORTHERN LIGHTS!
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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[@yvonnerichard6099]

That was awesome! The whole Finland series was - now I really want to visit that country. Looking forward to your Copenhagen escapade - I visited Denmark for the first time last fall and really fell in love with that city, country and its people.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Finland is a must visit if you ask us! We had a wonderful time! We're excited to share Copenhagen! We fell in love with it as well!

[@tapio_m6861]

This was the most badass way to experience Finland. You went all-in. Loads of Finnish street cred obtained.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Finland blew us away! We had so much fun experiencing winter there! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

A great description, " Lobster Astronauts". Lol 😂 An amazing ship.👍😊🏆

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The ship was super cool! And the lobster astronaut suites were fun!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers, WOW...ARE YOU KIDDING ME! This is absolutely awesome !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was totally awesome!

[@bridgetO2O2]

Yay for the ending!!!! (I didn't want to post spoilers)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We felt so lucky!

[@tally1604]

Huge respect for doing Finland in the winter. Finland, more than any other country, is shaped by its winters, and it is when it's the coldest that you can really experience the country and peer into the depth of its soul. Yes, summers with the midnight Sun are also fun, but you cannot say you really know Finland unless you've seen it in the winter.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are SO happy we got to experience Finland in the winter!

[@AzulFyre]

What an amazing experience and I'm so glad you got to see the Northern Lights before you left.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes it was truly amazing! We felt so lucky seeing the Northern Lights!

[@debrabalawajder2617]

That was awesome!!! The swimming and the Northern Lights!! Woohoo! I was thinking as I watched the video that Finland and Sweden should use your videos for their travel promotions! Excellent job!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! It was a special experience!

[@jatraveler1277]

You two have THE best adventures and what a way to enjoy the cold. Thank you so much 💓

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was loads of fun! Thank you!

[@lesliebrown1517]

I love that they let you tour the guts of the ship. Pretty impressive.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We thought that was really neat as well!

[@richardbeee]

The Pillsbury dough kids, in the red! Haha, got my sleeping bag out for this one. And I'm sorry, but after a plunge in the polar sea, they'd have to give me a bigger cup of coffee. Looked like y'all had fun. I'll remain warm and dry in AZ and watch. Thanks for sharing.😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha Pillsbury! We definitely could've used more warm drinks! Since we were in the last group we got the bottom of the barrel! Still so much fun!

[@rosedotco]

What a cool experience! 😀That's awesome that you got to see the northern lights before leaving!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes we felt so lucky!

[@jerrymaes9471]

You two are my favorite….the more I watch you, the more I see more things I love about your excursions and videos….kona…dancing….always looking at the positive…and all the historical info!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@Hnkka]

Finnish summer is also kinda magical, "Midsummer Day" sun never sets, everything is calm and being at summer cottage is so awesome and peaceful

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We'd love to visit in the summer one day for sure!

[@1gandhipuram]

That was so awesome! Swimming in frozen water and not even feeling it. I have finally caught up with your Finland series. It was spectacular. So happy Finland gave you a memorable parting gift. The northern lights looked so beautiful! Waiting eagerly for upcoming videos♥️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was so much fun! We got so lucky with the northern lights!

[@greycaribou]

Watching now. You 2 look great in the polar swim suits!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@karenenglish4900]

You take us where others haven't. The ice breaker tour and "looking-like-lobsters" swim was awesome! We appreciate all your adventures. God bless you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching! We're glad we can share our adventures!

[@zekevarg3043]

Fun fact. Finnish companies have designed about 80 percent of the world’s icebreakers and about 60 percent of them have been built by Finnish shipyards.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@Ilmarinen81]

Hello! I've loved your content from your trip to Finland and it's great to see you visit the area I've lived my whole life. I live about 3kms from that Ikea in the border. :D I'm actually writing this before I finished this episode so I just hope you did enjoy your stay here in the gulf of Bothnia.

[@Sakutora]

I used to live roughly a kilometer away from that Ikea on the side of Finland, but moved to Rovaniemi in 2016 :D I pretty much grew up in Tornio.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a WONDERFUL time! We can't wait to come back and spend more time! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@llabad27]

The swim looks enticing!And what a quite experience!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was a bunch of fun!

[@emwee6097]

Your video recording and editing are of absolutely outstanding quality

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@karenpaulin8916]

That was hilarious seeing you two floating in the ice cold water in those orange suits! What a great adventure everywhere you guys go. So much fun! I’m from Wisconsin so it can get cold here but I’m sure it’s even colder there.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was too much fun! It was very cold, but felt warm in the teletubby suits!

[@sherrybell5650]

Great content! Northern lights was the cherry on TOP! Thx

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We felt so lucky we got to see the lights! Thanks, Sherry!

[@caterlinachung185]

Thanks for sharing ..such a wonderful experience ❤

[@jharrison002]

Just did this a few days ago. A Highlight of our trip In Finland ❤❤❤❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

For us too! So much fun!❤

[@atravelpath]

Wow so cool watching the icebreaker in action!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Heck yeah! It was mesmerizing!

[@peterdorn5799]

A+K you 2 are my favorite couple, thank'd for letting me tag along, if you come back to seatle, let me take you out for dinner or coffee

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s very kind of you! Not sure when we’ll be back in Seattle. Thanks, Peter!

[@LosBorisOnTheRoad]

What an awesome experience 👏🏼👏🏼❤❄️great vid 🫶🏼

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@myjourneysinfaith]

Wow what an awesome experience. I'm so happy for you guys and thank you for sharing your experiences with me. What a treat to see the northern lights. Amazing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We felt very lucky!

[@ShanOutdoors]

That was SO awesome! This is going on my list for sure!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So worth it!

[@mikemuniz1845]

Omg the norther lights ❤❤❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So lucky we saw them!

[@jamar959]

Amazing! Stunning! Beautiful! Inspirational! Watching every video you make - I'm running out of adjectives. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@hedycohen9804]

Incredible filming! Thank you for another great video.

[@dawnhannon6302]

Wow! That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing 😍 and the Northern lights! Awesome ❤

[@Kuuj12]

I loved the finland series

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@shadowchaser59]

That looks awesome… thanks for including us on your journey’s. I know it’s a lot of work

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@tuckerandi]

For years I had to travel to and from Fogo Island as I was responsible for Telecommunications to and from the Island. Many of times the ice would get to thick to get through in the ferry and an Ice breaker would be called to keep the pathways open in the ice for us. I had a friend that was captain on a ice breaker

[@tuckerandi]

Those Northern lights must have been awesome in person

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh how interesting! We enjoyed talking with the captain of this ship!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes they were!

[@bertolli6496]

This is incredible! You keep showing that there's an entirely new world out there. Thank you!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@mariannehollien9181]

Amazing experience. Thanks for sharing❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrism1164]

What a great video! I'm amazed at the shots you got (ie swimming in the icewater etc - and the Northern Lights - WOW!! ) Bless you guys. ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@kayleebeare]

My favorite video from the Finland series! This was so awesome, thanks for sharing with us!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@davesoucier5531]

Thank you for taking us along on your adventures. You guys are awesome!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching, Dave!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

That was so awesome!!! What a cool adventure!!! I love how you always have complete excitement with your adventures …so fun!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was definitely a bucket list experience! ❤

[@OverlandCitrus]

Guys what a great adventure Thank You so much for sharing travel safe

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@kosanmr2]

Cool! Looks fun!

[@jeffmentzer9186]

This has been an amazing series and we are lucky that you guys have shared your experience with us! The ending couldn't have been a better send-off for you two!!! Thank you very much!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We felt so lucky to have the Northern Lights send us off! Thanks, Jeff!

[@MyraPasour]

What an amazing experience? I’ve planned so many trips around your travels. I hope there will be an ebook release in the future from your winter travels starting with the Christmas Markets. Thank you so much for all your hardworking and dedication to your channel.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That means a lot to us! I don't think we're planning on an ebook for purchase from this trip, but we are definitely releasing lots of content on our website for Germany and Finland! We will begin working on it soon and hope to have it out before the holidays! Thank you so much! ❤

[@pvdogs2]

Great video!! After all of this winter travelling, looks like you are now fully acclimatized to cold weather, ice and snow.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yeah felt pretty comfortable by the end of the trip!

[@PieterJFSmit]

Great, very inspiring vlog, thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@danofiremano]

We do frozen lake rescue training every year and use chainsaws to cut through 18 inches of ice. We all take turns being "victim" & rescue squad. We use those same suits too! We've also seen the Northern Lights twice in 20 years in Western Nebraska.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow that is intense training! Those suits are so cool! Northern Lights in Nebraska!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Wow! What a trip!

[@DiGeraghty]

I took a Baltic cruise 2 yrs ago. I remember seeing those ice breaker ships in Helsinki. The noses were so I can't believe you could walk on the ice. I loved Tallin, Estonia btw. We went to Denmark, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Finland. Best cruise ever. Now I want to go to Norway. So glad you saw the Northern Lights. That's on my bucket list.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That does sound like an epic cruise!

[@tompfeiffer2755]

So cool!🥶

[@ExpatNatt]

So beautiful 😍

[@michaels8342]

Very cool…The lobster swim was quite fun…thanks!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was super fun! Wish we could've swam longer

[@kebeaux6546]

That was an incredible adventure. AND Northern lights to top it off!! You are the best! Looking forward to Copenhagen.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was a ton of fun! We felt so lucky to see the Northern Lights! We're excited to share our time in Copenhagen!

[@kebeaux6546]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I’m headed over to the Appalachians for some fly fishing in a few weeks. It is not the northern lights but it will have to suffice for now. Maybe I’ll catch a big ol trout.

[@loeyminske3459]

So Cool! Literally! How long were you in the water? What a memorable trip!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hey, Loey! We were in the water for maybe 5-10 seconds the first time then the 2nd and 3rd times maybe a little longer because we were trying to get photos haha It was a very memorable, wonderful, and fulfilling trip!

[@paulalee9324]

Wow! I’ve never heard of ice breaker cruises OR swimming in frozen water!!!! What a bucket list experience for you, and the ending…supercalifragalisticexpealidocious!!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woohoo! So much fun!

[@sxerosie]

Looks amazing! I’d love to do this trip with my partner :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you can! It's a blast!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Loving your Europe series!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! ❤

[@aRVeesBlog]

must be fun

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I’d love to do this, but my partner in crime is the living antithesis of cold. 😂 Looks so much fun.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha as long as you've got the right gear and attitude it's a blast!

[@bingusbingus776]

All I can say is SWEET.....🤗

[@user-fk5sf8iq2p]

💓💓💓

[@penaarja]

❤️ You guys

[@glendalandry7831]

Lobster astronauts. 😅 So glad y’all were able to see the northern lights!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Us too! It was a special treat!

[@MultiDakota2010]

😮😍

[@MegansiCast]

Yay you DID get to see the northern lights in the end 😀

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We felt so lucky!

[@LTWILTON]

Yay for the Lobster Astronauts!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🦞👨‍🚀👩‍🚀!

[@DyanK614]

You guys looked like teletubbies in those suits!😂 What an amazing experience!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha yes we did! 😂

[@sheilagriffin2908]

Totally enjoyed your Finland videos. With the cold temperatures, did you ever have camera or drone issues. I’d be afraid of the mechanisms freezing up or having your lens fog up.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes we did actually! The camera screen acted funny when it was really cold, the batteries didn't last as long and the lens fog was a big issue. The lens fog was tough because you come inside from the cold, it fogs, then if you don't wait long enough for the moisture to dissipate on the lens then when you go back outside it freezes! Not good. The only major issue we had was one time when flying the drone my phone died and I had to quickly connect with Kathryn's phone. It was a very stressful few minutes! Good question! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@notnamed8926]

Did yawl wait at least 30 minutes after eating before you went swimming??!! LOL

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha we did not! Luckily no cookies were spilled

[@ausflyer]

Now the question is, how soon will you be back as it looked like you had a blast. 😀

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Not soon enough!

[@stargazer5073]

Have you seen the northern lights??????? YES so magical

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We felt so lucky to see them! Very magical!

[@makiliv]

Lobster astronauts 🚢🦞👩‍🚀 and northern lights?!??!🤯❤!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Super combo!

[@stevecameron52]

Love your videos......just wondering if you guys will have a live stream or a q and a......

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hey Steve! No, we don't plan on doing any live streams. We have 4 Q&As on this playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLZKRTK1yCEM48ZCQyV62MtFQrG8x8C1aU&si=ZwzOB2t77z15zXg3 If your question isn't answered you can always send us an email or ask in a comment 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@laurenwise6071]

#lobsterastronauts. 😂😂

[@sheafan1971]

What an exciting adventure. I just added some videos to my channel.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@mbrooks5555]

Opening act for Coffee Spillers: Lobster Astronauts

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

😂😂 love it!

[@maxwest720]

Lobster astronauts.

[@andreloshon3344]

beautiful video,where did the crew go,when u were touring the ship and what a way to end the video.....the northern lights.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The crew spread out around the ship and answered questions. The Northern Lights were so special!

[@alexy8520]

Come to the UK!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s high on the bucket list! One day!

[@alexy8520]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Especially, Scotland, Wales, Lake District and Cornwall!

[@kylekislingbury36]

So do you guys plan to travel to Australia or travel throughout Africa sometime?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’d love to one day! Very expensive

[@dafnecruz6542]

If the titanic had does suits will people have survived more

[@djjd8520]

... " we have to eat really really fast its almost time to go swimming " ...hey you have to wait at least 45 minutes to go swimming after eating! ...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

😂😂

[@kylekislingbury36]

It’s also too bad you couldn’t release all these videos a couple weeks after they are filmed because that’s what a lot of KZbinrs do I notice

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It takes a lot of time to edit them. These were just filmed in January

[@kylekislingbury36]

I know it’s actually better when people take more time to edit their videos versus the other ones that come out quickly