• Norwegian Adventure 2025
    Changing room in the front hull of the boatChanging room in the front hull of the boatStairs from the hull to the main deck cabinWaffle brunch is served!Wood-fired hot tub on the viewing deckTraditional wood-fired sauna with a great viewDry sauna zen lounge and Turkish hammam (steam room)

    Sauna on a Boat? Yes Please!

    February 9, 2025 in Norway ⋅ 🌬 34 °F

    After a long Saturday spent feeding reindeer and chasing the Northern Lights, we embraced a slower pace on Sunday with a leisurely brunch and some well-deserved pampering aboard a floating spa. Tough life, right? 😉

    From Fishing Vessel to Whaling Boat, to Luxury Spa—Vulkana has had quite the transformation. Launched in 1957 at Lista and originally named Viga, she began her life as a hardworking fishing boat, navigating the North Sea and Norwegian coast.

    Where 60 tons of cod were once stored, there’s now a serene, Japanese-inspired Zen Lounge and a revitalizing Turkish hammam. The former crew’s quarters have been reimagined into a wood-fired sauna and a cozy dining space for brunch.

    We indulged in the wood-fired hot tub on the viewing deck, the traditional sauna, the tranquil Zen Lounge, and the rejuvenating hammam. And for the bravest among us, Ron and David took the ultimate plunge—leaping off the side of the boat into the frigid Arctic waters. Now that’s a cold plunge! 🥶    Read more