Icebreaker Sampo cruise from Rovaniemi
Activities

Icebreaker Sampo cruise from Rovaniemi

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£457.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 35 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the ship, including the engine room and captain’s bridge
  • There’s a unique opportunity to float in icy waters wearing a thermal survival suit
  • You’ll walk on the frozen sea and witness the ship breaking through thick Arctic ice
  • It’s a complete Arctic experience with round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi and SnowCastle area access included
What to expect

Experience the magic of the Arctic aboard the iconic Icebreaker Sampo on an unforgettable adventure across the frozen Bothnian Sea. With round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi to the harbour in Kemi included, your journey is seamless from start to finish.

Enjoy a 3.5 to 4-hour icebreaker cruise as the mighty ship carves its way through thick sea ice. You’ll be welcomed on board with a non-alcoholic drink and invited on a guided tour to explore the engine room, captain’s bridge, and other fascinating areas of this historic vessel.

One of the highlights is the chance to float in icy waters while wearing a thermal survival suit — a unique and surprisingly relaxing Arctic experience. Weather permitting, you can also step out onto the frozen sea and walk across the ice. At the end of your cruise, you’ll receive a certificate to commemorate your adventure.

On board, relax in warm lounges or visit the café-restaurant while taking in panoramic winter views.

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What's included
  • check Exhibitions and experiences in the SnowCastle area
  • check Lunch (only if you book the afternoon cruise)
  • check Guided tour of the ship
  • check Cruise
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Welcome drink
Where
Meeting point:
Morning cruise pick-up from Rovaniemi: 05.25 am Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi), 05.30 am Santa Claus Holiday Village (Joulumaantie 20, Rovaniemi, look for Sampo standing sign next to Elf Club House), 05.40 am Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi), 06.00 am Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)Afternoon cruise pick-up from Rovaniemi: 09.25 am Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi), 09.30 am Santa Claus Holiday Village (Joulumaantie 20, Rovaniemi, look for Sampo standing sign next to Elf Club House), 09.40 am Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi), 10.00 am Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi).The bus will pick you up outside at the front of your pick-up place. Please be ready and wait outside at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. The shuttle bus has 'Icebreaker Sampo Shuttle bus' reading at the front of the windshield.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • The cruise is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Icebreakers are not wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

  • The time slot indicated in the order box refers to the starting time of the Icebreaker cruise. The time of the pick-up is indicated in the meeting point section
  • Walking on the ice might not be available in early winter season cruises due to ice conditions
  • The minimum height required for the ice floating activity is 140 cm
  • It is warm inside the Icebreaker. With appropriate clothing, you can also go outside on the deck to experience the Arctic scenery
  • Your ticket includes access to exhibitions and experiences in the SnowCastle area
  • If you take the afternoon cruise, lunch is included at the Icebreaker Sampo restaurant
  • If you take the morning cruise, you can pre-book breakfast or lunch buffet (at an additional cost). Please contact the local operator after booking for more info

Remember to bring:

  • Your sunglasses, especially in springtime, when it can be very bright as the snow reflects the sunlight
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Provider
The Icebreaking Company
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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