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Icebreaker Arktis Cruise from Rovaniemi

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 IncludedYour Icebreaker 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 restaurant 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). 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 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 car 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 

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 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 10 h - 11 h 05 min depending on the departure point. 


❄️ 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 car 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 

11:30–12:15 Optional lunch at restaurt and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the 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. 

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.