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Icebreaker Arktis Cruise from Kemi

Welcome to an Unforgettable Arctic Adventure! Step aboard Icebreaker Arktis and dive into a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 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 and check the full schedule below. What's Included Your Icebreaker Arktis experience includes a 3-hour icebreaker cruise, round-trip transfers from Kemi to the harbor, 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 breakfast or lunch buffet at the restaurant in SnowCastle area and access to the magical SnowExperience indoor ice and snow attraction and Gemstone Exhibition (available for an extra fee, tickets can also be purchased at SnowCastle area's reception). If you're travelling by car, you can start your journey at Kemi's SnowCastle area, where there's plenty of free parking. Be sure to arrive early before the bus leaves for the harbour. Driving your own car to the harbour is not allowed. Good to knowEvery Icebreaker cruise is a unique Arctic adventure. Ice floating is one of the highlights of the experience, and guests may also have the opportunity to walk on the frozen sea when ice conditions permit. Activities may be adapted and changed to prevailing conditions to ensure a safe and unforgettable experience.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
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About this activity

❄️ Morning Cruise with transfer from Kemi

 

Pick-up from Kemi: 

07:00 Hotel Toivola (Kiveliönkatu 1, Kemi)

07:10 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi) 

07:15 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi) 

07:20 Kemi Railway Station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi) 

Please wait outside your pickup point for the bus. 


SnowCastle of Kemi: 

07:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area 

07:30–08:30 Check-in for the cruise and optional breakfast at restaurant (available by advance reservation only) 

08:45 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbor 


Icebreaker Cruise: 

09:00 Arrival at the harbor 

09:15–12:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise 

12:30 Departure from the harbor 


Return to SnowCastle Area, Kemi 

12:45 Arrival at SnowCastle area 

12:45–14:00 optional lunch at restaurant and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area) 

14:15 Departure from SnowCastle to Kemi center 


Return to Kemi: 

14:25 Kemi Railway Station 

14:30 Hotel Merihovi 

14:35 Hotel Scandic Kemi 

14:45 Hotel Toivola

The total duration of the day programme is 7 h 5 min - 7 h 25 min depending on the departure point. 

 

❄️ Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Kemi

 Pick-up in Kemi: 

10:45 Hotel Toivola (Kiveliönkatu 1, Kemi)

10:55 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi) 

11:00 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)

11:05 Kemi Railway Station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)

Please wait outside at the pickup point. 


SnowCastle Area, Kemi 

11:15 Arrival at SnowCastle area 

11:15–12:30 Check-in for the cruise 

11:15–12:15 Optional lunch at restaurant and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area) 

12:45 Departure from 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 Kemi: 

16:35 Short 5-minute stop at the SnowCastle area 

16:55 Kemi Railway Station 

17:00 Hotel Merihovi 

17:05 Hotel Scandic Kemi 

17:15 Hotel Toivola 


Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic. 

The total duration of the day programme is 5 h 50 min - 6 h 10 min depending on the departure point. 

Cancellation policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before the event
Our refund fee

On top of the operator's policy above, every refund carries a processing fee: 3.5% + €0.25 for card payments, or 2% for Alipay and WeChat Pay. It applies to all refunds, including cancellations inside the free-cancellation window — the fee charged when you pay is not returned to us when we refund.