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From Rovaniemi: Icebreaker Sampo Cruise and Ice Floating

AdventureEasy11 hours and 5 minutesGuidedEnglishGroups welcomeFamily friendlyFor couplesOutdoor

About this experience

Welcome to an Unforgettable Arctic Adventure! Icebreaker Sampo cruise includes a 3.5 - 4 hour icebreaker cruise, round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi to the harbor in Kemi, a non-alcoholic welcome drink, a guided tour of the ship, ice floating, and walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting), as well as a certificate of participation. Onboard, you’ll find warm lounges and a café-restaurant for your comfort. Your cruise ticket also includes access to exhibitions and experiences at the SnowCastle area.  Please note: the cruise is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Minimum height for the ice floating activity is 140 cm.

Know before you go

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

Program

  1. Morning Cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

    ❄️ Morning Cruise from Rovaniemi

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

    SnowCastle Area, Kemi
    07:50 Arrival at SnowCastle area
    07:50–08:15 Check-in for the cruise
    08:30 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbor

    Icebreaker Cruise
    08:45 Arrival at the harbor
    09:00–12:30 Icebreaker Sampo cruise
    12:40 Departure from the harbor

    SnowCastle Area, Kemi
    12:55 Arrival at SnowCastle area
    12:55–14:00 Optional lunch at the restaurant (extra service, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area’s reception)
    12:55-14:00  Time for visiting exhibitions. Entrance to exhibitions is included in the cruise price
    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 40 min - 11 h 05 min depending on the departure point.

  2. Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

    ❄️ Afternoon Cruise with transfer Rovaniemi

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

    SnowCastle Area, Kemi
    11:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
    11:30–12:45 Check-in for the cruise and additional time for visiting exhibitions. Entrance fee to exhibitions included in the cruise price.
    13:00 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbor

    Icebreaker Cruise
    13:15 Arrival at the harbor
    13:30–17:30 Icebreaker Sampo cruise and lunch
    17:40 Departure from the harbor

    Return to Rovaniemi
    17:50 Short 5-minute stop at the SnowCastle area
    19:40 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
    19:50 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
    20:00 Santa Claus Holiday Village
    20:10 Santa’s Igloos

    Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
    The total duration of the day program is 9 h 40 min - 10 h 45 min depending on the departure point.

What's included

Included

  • Icebreaker Sampo Morning experience includes: a 3.5-hour icebreaker cruise,
  • round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi to the harbor in Kemi
  • a non-alcoholic welcome drink
  • a guided tour of the ship
  • ice floating
  • walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting)
  • a certificate of participation.
  • Note! Lunch is not included in the morning cruise.
  • Icebreaker Sampo Afternoon experience includes: a 4-hour icebreaker cruise
  • round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi to the harbor in Kemi
  • a non-alcoholic welcome drink
  • a guided tour of the ship
  • ice floating
  • walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting)
  • lunch on board
  • certificate of participation
  • Onboard, you’ll find warm lounges and a café-restaurant for your comfort. Your cruise ticket also includes access to exhibitions and experiences at the SnowCastle area.

Not included

  • Sampo morning cruise does not include breakfast nor lunch buffet.

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 Sampo useful information: Icebreaker Sampo 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.
  • If you're traveling by car, you can start your journey at Kemi's SnowCastle area, where there's plenty of free parking.  Please arrive well on time for designated check-in times. Be sure to arrive early before the bus leaves to the harbour. Driving your own car to the harbour is not allowed.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

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