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From Rovaniemi: Icebreaker Arktis Cruise with Ice Floating

AdventureEasy11 hours and 5 minutesGuidedEnglishGroups welcomeFamily friendlyOutdoor

About this experience

Welcome to an Unforgettable Arctic Adventure! This extraordinary cruise takes you onto the frozen sea, where you'll walk on solid ice and float safely in icy water wearing a thermal survival suit. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure.

Arktis experience includes a 3-hour icebreaker cruise, round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi to the harbor in Kemi, ice floating, walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting), and a certificate of participation. Onboard, you'll enjoy two cozy indoor decks and a modern café with Arctic views.

We also recommend booking additional services in advance, such as a delicious lunch buffet at the restaurant and access to the magical SnowExperience indoor ice and snow attraction and Gemstone Gallery (available for an extra fee, tickets can also be purchased at SnowCastle area’s reception).

Please note: the cruise is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Minimum height for the ice floating activity is 140 cm.

Program

  1. Morning Cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

    Icebreaker Arktis useful information: Icebreaker Arktis Useful Information - The Icebreaking Company

    ❄️ Morning Cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

    Pickup from Rovaniemi
    05:45 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8)
    05:50 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Joulumaantie 20, look for Sampo standing sign on parking area, on other side of road from cottages)
    06:00 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3i, wait near road leading to hotel, about 30 meters from main door)
    06:20 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2)
    Please wait outside at the pickup point.

    SnowCastle Area, Kemi
    07:50 Arrival at SnowCastle area
    07:50–08:30 Check-in for the cruise
    08:45 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbor

    Icebreaker Cruise
    09:00 Arrival at the harbor
    09:15–12:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise
    12:25 Departure from the harbor

    Return to SnowCastle Area, Kemi
    12:40 Arrival at SnowCastle area
    12:40–14:00 Optional lunch at restaurant and time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area’s reception)
    14:15 Departure from the SnowCastle area

    Return to Rovaniemi
    16:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
    16:10 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
    16:20 Santa Claus Holiday Village
    16:30 Santa’s Igloos

    Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
    The total duration of the day programme is 9 h 40min - 11 h 05 min depending on the departure point.

  2. Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

    Icebreaker Arktis useful information: Icebreaker Arktis Useful Information - The Icebreaking Company

    ❄️ Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

    Pickup from Rovaniemi
    09:25 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8)
    09:30 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Joulumaantie 20, look for Sampo standing sign on parking area, on other side of road from cottages)
    09:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, wait near road leading to hotel about 30 meters from main door)
    10:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2)
    Please wait outside at the pickup point.

    SnowCastle Area, Kemi
    11:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
    11:30–12:15 Optional lunch at the restaurant and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area’s reception)
    11:30–12:30 Check-in for the cruise
    12:45 Departure from the SnowCastle area to the harbor

    Icebreaker Cruise
    13:00 Arrival at the harbor
    13:15–16:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise
    16:25 Departure from the harbor

    Return to Rovaniemi
    16:35 Short 5-minute stop at the SnowCastle area
    18:25 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
    18:35 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
    18:45 Santa Claus Holiday Village
    18:55 Santa’s Igloos

    Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
    The total duration of the day programme is 8 h 25 min - 9 h 30 min depending on the departure point.

What's included

Included

  • Icebreaker Arktis Cruise includes 3h icebreaker cruise, trasfer from Rovaniemi (~2 h one way), ice floating experience, walking on ice (ice conditions permitting) and diploma.

Not included

  • The Icebreaker Arktis cruise does not include:- Lunch or breakfast buffee- Exhibition tickets to SnowCastle Area's exhibitions- Photography services- Welcome drinks

Getting there

Hotel pickup included

We collect you from your hotel and bring you back at the end.

Practical info

Pricing tiers

  • Adults

    15+ yrs

  • Children

    4–14 yrs

  • Infants

    0–3 yrs

To prepare for the arctic wintertime and activities, we highly recommend that you to dress in layered thermal underwear and warm, windproof outdoor clothing. A warm hat, woollen socks, good mittens and a fleece- or woollen middle layer are all part of proper winter clothing. This way your journey will be pleasant and enjoyable! Inside of the Icebreaker it is warm, but with appropriate clothing you will also be able to go outside on the deck to experience the arctic scenery. It is also a good idea to bring your sunglasses with you, especially in springtime when it can be very bright as the snow reflects the sunlight.Please note: the cruise is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Minimum height for the ice floating activity is 140 cm.Icebreaker Arktis useful information: Icebreaker Arktis Useful Information - The Icebreaking Company
  • The cruise is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. 
  • Minimum height for the ice floating activity is 140 cm.
  • Inside of the Icebreaker it is warm, but with appropriate clothing you will also be able to go outside on the deck to experience the arctic scenery.
  • The bus will pick you up outside at the front of your pickup place. Please be ready and wait outside at the scheduled pickup time latest 5 minutes before marked pick up time.
  • Notice that shuttle bus might have delays depending on traffic and departure from earlier pick up location. Shuttlebus has "Icebreaker Sampo Shuttle bus" or "Icebreaker Arktis Shuttle bus" reading at the front of the windshield.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

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