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Rovaniemi, Finland
2.5 hrs
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Icebreaker Cruise and Ice Floating in the Arctic Sea from Rovaniemi
Embark on the Polar Explorer Icebreaker along the Arctic Sea: cruise along, break the ice, and swim in a pool carved out by ice, starting from Rovaniemi!
Icebreaker Cruise and Ice Floating in the Arctic Sea from Rovaniemi
From€425
8.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
8.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
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Embark on a fascinating 3-hour Polar Explorer Icebreaker cruise in Lapland, including:
- Shuttle from Rovaniemi to Axelsvik terminal
- A scenic ride through frozen sea ice in Lapland.
- 3-Hour Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise through the heart of Lapland's winter wilderness.
- Guided Tour of the Icebreaker by the Audio Guide app.
- Icebreaker Cinema Film showcasing icebreakers from around the world.
- Walk on the Frozen Sea surrounded by silence and snow.
- Ice Floating (Optional) in the icy water.
- Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain.
Course of events
Pick-up starts 45 minute(s) before departure.
Early season cruise 8 AM (until 20th of December)
Pickup from Rovaniemi (Finnish time)
07.25 Santa Sport hotel
07.35 Arctic Treehouse hotel
07.40 Invisible Forest Lodge
07.45 Santa Claus Holiday Village
08.00 Rovaniemi City Center
08.10 Rovaniemi Train Station
Onboard (Swedish time)
09.30 - 10.00 Boarding
10.00 - 13.00 Icebreaker cruise
13.00 - 13.30 Disembarking
Drop-off in Rovaniemi (Finnish time)
16.30 Rovaniemi Train Station
16.35 Rovaniemi City Center
16.45 Arctic Treehouse hotel
16.50 Santa Claus Holiday Village
16.50 Invisible Forest Lodge
17.05 Santa Sport hotel
Morning cruise 7 AM (from December 21st)
Pickup from Rovaniemi (Finnish time)
06.25 Santa Sport hotel
06.35 Arctic Treehouse hotel
06.40 Invisible Forest Lodge
06.45 Santa Claus Holiday Village
07.00 Rovaniemi City Center
07.10 Rovaniemi Train Station
Onboard (Swedish time)
08.30 - 09.00 Boarding
09.00 - 12.00 Icebreaker cruise
12.00 - 12.30 Disembarking
Drop-off in Rovaniemi (Finnish time)
15.30 Rovaniemi Train Station
15.35 Rovaniemi City Center
15.45 Arctic Treehouse hotel
15.50 Santa Claus Holiday Village
15.55 Invisible Forest Lodge
16.05 Santa Sport hotel
Afternoon cruise 11 AM (from December 22nd)
Pickup from Rovaniemi (Finnish time)
10.25 Santa Sport hotel
10.35 Arctic Treehouse hotel
10.40 Invisible Forest Lodge
10.45 Santa Claus Holiday Village
11.00 Rovaniemi City Center
11.10 Rovaniemi Train Station
Onboard (Swedish time)
12.30 - 13.00 Boarding
13.00 - 16.00 Icebreaker cruise
16.00 - 16.30 Disembarking
Drop-off in Rovaniemi (Finnish time)
19.30 Rovaniemi Train Station
19.35 Rovaniemi City Center
19.45 Arctic Treehouse hotel
19.50 Santa Claus Holiday Village
19.55 Invisible Forest Lodge
20.05 Santa Sport hotel
Activity requirements
All ages are welcome aboard the boat. In order to swim, children must be of 125 cm or over (4ft) and accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
The Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise’s departure terminal is located in Swedish Lapland, only 40 km away from the Finnish border. Pick-up will be offered from Rovaniemi in a shuttle bus.
* Please be advised that you should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours directly from the Cruise Provider. This email is necessary in order to ensure your departure. All the information regarding the meeting time, meeting location and itinerary will be found on this email. If you haven't received it, please contact Polar Explorer Ice Breaker Cruise. Missing the meeting time and point will result in a missed cruise, which will not be refunded.
If you get hungry, enjoy a cafeteria on board, where you can enjoy a meal, hot drinks and snacks at your own expense.
Spoken languages:
Finnish, EnglishIncluded
- 3-hour Polar Explorer icebreaker cruise
- Warm drinks on board
- Audio guide in 16 languages
- Film in the Icebreaker Cinema
- Ice floating in survival suits (conditions permitting)
- Walk on the frozen sea (conditions permitting)
- Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain
- Round-trip shuttle: Rovaniemi to Axelsvik terminal
Excluded
- Onboard lunch (additional expense)
- Photography service
Do not forget to bring
- Thermal underwear
- Warm clothes
- Boots, hat and gloves
- Camera
- Identification Document (ID) (border crossing Finland to Sweden)
- Snacks if you like (day is long)
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Meeting point:
Please review the specified pick-up locations and departure times in Rovaniemi. Pick-up starts 45 minute(s) before departure.
Spoken languages:
Finnish, EnglishCancellation: Super strict
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Leave the snow-covered shores behind and step into a vast desert of solid white as you embark on a frozen sea voyage through the winter wilderness of Lapland! Come aboard on an impressive icebreaker ship for a day on the frozen Bothnian sea. Built in 1976, the Polar Explorer was specially conceived to break through impressively thick ice in Arctic waters; during this trip, you will get to experience the full extent of its motor as it crushes its way into the water.
This tour is scheduled with a pick-up from Rovaniemi and a scenic drive to the terminal in the Swedish Lapland. Your journey aboard this legendary industrial ship is designed as an educational and sensory immersion into arctic work. Guided by a live English-speaking guide and a specialized audio app available in 16 languages, you will explore the inner workings of the ship, wandering from the rumbling machinery of the engine room straight to the command center on the Captain's bridge.
The highlight of the navigation is undoubtedly the resonant crackling and crushing of thick sea ice as the massive hull effortlessly cuts its path forward. When the ship comes to a halt in the middle of the frozen sea, you will experience a moment of profound silence before gearing up for the ultimate polar thrill: safely floating in the subzero water inside a professional thermal survival suit, surrounded by blocks of broken ice!
This arctic adventure is accessible to everyone, with all safety equipment being provided on board, and the specialized flotation suits are engineered to keep you warm, dry, and effortlessly buoyant without requiring any swimming experience. As you traverse back to Rovaniemi, you may relax by the cozy heated lounges, and enjoy some snacks or meals on board the cafeteria at your own expense.
Whether you choose to walk directly on the solid sea ice or plunge into the freezing water, this experience is set to leave you in awe! Book your Icebreaker Cruise and Ice floating in the Arctic Sea from Rovaniemi, today!
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