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Ice Breaker cruise tour from Rovaniemi

Icebreaker Sampo check-in, Lumilinnankatu, Kemi, Finland
Excellent
Duration

6 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:10 AM - 7:15 PM

Cancellation

Up to 45 days

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

Ice Breaker Sampo cruise tour from Rovaniemi

  • Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic with our exclusive Ice Breaker tours from Rovaniemi. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime as you join the extraordinary Ice Breaker Sampo cruise tour from Rovaniemi. Get ready to journey through the frozen wonderland of the Gulf of Bothnia, where the sea transforms into a pristine white canvas.
  • This tour promises a unique combination of thrills and tranquility, allowing you to witness the Arctic sunrise or the enchanting blue moment as the sun sets. Dive into the icy waters for an unforgettable ice floating experience, all while snugly dressed in survival suits.
  • With guided tours around the vessel, you’ll uncover the fascinating history and operations of the Ice Breaker. Plus, enjoy complimentary entry to the SnowCastle area, making this tour a comprehensive and unforgettable Arctic adventure.
TimeActivityFun Level
05:30Pick-up from Arctic Treehouse Hotel
05:40Pick-up from Santa Claus Holiday Village
05:50Pick-up from Santa’s Igloos
06:00Pick-up from Pohjanpuistikko 2 bus stop
07:30Check-in at the SnowCastle area
08:00Shuttle bus arrival to the harbor
08:30Icebreaker Sampo Cruise🌟🌟🌟
12:00Shuttle bus departure from the harbor
12:30Lunch and time for visiting the SnowCastle of Kemi🌟🌟🌟
14:30Shuttle bus departure
16:00Drop-off at Pohjanpuistikko 2 bus stop, Rovaniemi
16:10Drop-off at Arctic Treehouse Hotel
16:20Drop-off at Santa Claus Holiday Village
16:30Drop-off at Santa’s Igloos

Pick-up Schedule for Ice Breaker tour from Rovaniemi

  • 05:30 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 05:40 Arctic Circle / Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 05:50 Santa`s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • 06:00 Pohjanpuistikko 2 bus stop, Rovaniemi (in front of Scandic Pohjanhovi)

or

  • 08:10 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:30 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:40 Arctic Circle / Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:50 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • 09:00 Pohjanpuistikko 2 bus stop, Rovaniemi (in front of Scandic Pohjanhovi)

Highlights

  • If you want early morning slot, select 6 AM at the time of choosing date
  • If you want next slot, choose 8:10 AM at the time of choosing date

What you will do

Pick up from Rovaniemi for Ice Breaker Tour Kemi ( 120 Km - 1:30 -2 hours)

Mentioned are the timings for the pickup points in Rovaniemi city - 

  • 05:30 Pick-up from Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 05:40 Pick-up from Arctic Circle / Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 05:50 Pick-up from Santa's Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • 06:00 Pick-up from Pohjanpuistikko 2 bus stop, Rovaniemi (in front of Scandic Pohjanhovi)

or 

  • 08:10 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:30 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:40 Arctic Circle / Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:50 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • 09:00 Pohjanpuistikko 2 bus stop, Rovaniemi (in front of Scandic Pohjanhovi)
Ice Breaker cruise experience
  • 7:30 Check-in at the SnowCastle area
  • 8:00 Shuttle bus arrival to the harbor
  • 8:30-12:00 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
  • 12:00 Shuttle bus departure from the harbor

or 

  • 10:30-12:30 Lunch and time for visiting the SnowCastle of Kemi
  • 12:30 Shuttle bus departure
Snow Castle of Kemi
  • 12:30-14:30 Lunch and time for visiting the SnowCastle of Kemi
  • 14:30 Shuttle bus departure

or 

  • 13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
  • 13:00-16:30 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
  • 16:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
Drop-off to Rovaniemi + End of Ice Breaker Sampo cruise tour from Rovaniemi
  • 16:00 Drop-off at Pohjanpuistikko 2 bus stop, Rovaniemi (in front of Scandic Pohjanhovi)
  • 16:10 Drop-off at Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 16:20 Drop-off at Arctic Circle / Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 16:30 Drop-off at Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)

or

  • 18:30 Pohjanpuistikko 2 bus stop, Rovaniemi (in front of Scandic Pohjanhovi)
  • 18:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 18:50 Arctic Circle / Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 19:00 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • 19:15 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)

Included/Excluded

  • 3.5-hour cruise Experience
  • Welcome drink
  • Ice floating
  • Diploma
  • Snow Experience 365 or Snow Castle Winter park entrance
  • Shuttle bus pickup
  • Accommodation
  • Any medical expense
  • Alcoholic Drink
  • Any activity not mentioned in itinerary

Activity Type

Cruise

Transfers Type

Sharing Transfers (You & other guests will share)

Duration of Activity

Half Day

Other Terms

Can be Instantly booked
Pay in your own currency(Currency converter at checkout)
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Activity's Location

Icebreaker Sampo check-in, Lumilinnankatu, Kemi, Finland

FAQs

Cancellation policy of Ice breaker tour from Rovaniemi ?

  • Full refund if cancelled before 45 days before tour date

  • Tour becomes non refundable if cancelled with 0-45 days of travel

What is the specification of Ice Breaker Cruise ?

  • Reservation is considered confirmed when confirmed in written by Kemi Tourism Ltd.

  • - Cancellation more than 45 days prior to arrival - cancellation free of charge

  • - Cancellation 45 - 0 days prior to arrival - 100% of the total amount will be charged

  • - Changes to the reservation such as transferring the booking to another customer, is considered as a cancellation and a new booking Groups

  • Reservation is considered confirmed when confirmed in written by Kemi Tourism Ltd.

  • Non-refundable prepayment, 30% of accommodation and icebreaker cruise, is due 120 days prior to the arrival date.

  • Final payment is due 30 days prior to the arrival date

  • In case the payment is not received by the due date, we withhold the right to cancel the reservation. If any payment is not received by the due date, a penalty interest of 8% of the outstanding balance could be charged.

  • - Cancellation more than 120 days prior to arrival - cancellation free of charge

  • - Confirmed group size can be reduced with 10% free of charge latest 60 days before arrival. If the whole group is canceled, an additional 20% of confirmed group size will be charged as a cancellation fee.

  • - Cancellation 59 - 0 days prior to arrival - 100% of the total booking will be charged.


To be noted



  • Swimming is allowed for children or adults with a minimum height of 130 cm.

  • Swimming program at icebreaker cruise can be physically demanding.

  • It is not recommended to customers with any type of health problems, including but not limited to heart disease, back problems or similar.

  • In case of any health issues or pregnancy, a medical expert is to be contacted prior to the participation.

  • In case the primary vessel can not be operated based on regulations by Finnish law, and to guarantee the safety of passengers and crew on board, Kemi Tourism reserves the right to operate Icebreaker Cruises temporarily by reserve vessel.

Reviews

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Laneral
18/10/2023

As an adventurer at heart, the Ice Breaker Sampo cruise was a dream come true.

As an adventurer at heart, the Ice Breaker Sampo cruise was a dream come true. The guides were fantastic, and the ice floating was exhilarating. I've never seen such a beautiful sunrise. This tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Rovaniemi!
Jonethan
18/10/2023

Booked on this website, i am satisfied. can't put into words how amazing this tour was.

Booked on this website, i am satisfied. can't put into words how amazing this tour was. The icy waters, the breathtaking views, and the cool experience of the Ice Breaker – it was all just mind-blowing. The SnowCastle area was a perfect finish to the day. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat
Maya
18/10/2023

We've traveled the world, but the Ice Breaker Sampo cruise was something unique.

We've traveled the world, but the Ice Breaker Sampo cruise was something unique. The ice floating was an absolute highlight. We even got to meet the captain and the crew! The only thing we wished for was a longer time at the SnowCastle area. Definitely recommend it!
Alice
18/10/2023

The Ice Breaker Sampo cruise was a once-in-a-lifetime experience

An absolute Arctic adventure! The Ice Breaker Sampo cruise was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From witnessing the incredible Arctic sunrise to floating on icy waters, every moment was surreal. The tour guides were informative, and the history of the vessel was fascinating. I'll cherish this memory forever
Ronnie
26/01/2023

The ship tour is enjoyable, and the film about the development of icebreakers is informative.

The Ice Break cruise was relaxing and enjoyable. During the cruise, it is fascinating to watch and capture on film how the thick ice cracks and reveals the ocean underneath. sailing The ship tour is enjoyable, and the film about the development of icebreakers is informative. Swimming in the buoyancy suit and the cold water is an amazing experience. The resulting hot beverage was delicious. The prospect of stepping foot on the ice floating out there in the middle of the ocean appealed to me greatly. Thanks Lestacworld for organising Ince breaker tour for us in Finland
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Ahmad
26/01/2023

Despite my having a copy of their confirmation email outlining the cancellation requirements in writing, they are only refunding me 20%. It was also fine to charge a 20% cancellation fee.

I agree to the cancellation policy and have purchased a Flexible Ticket. The Swedish government has banned all but essential travel to Sweden from nations outside the European Union due to the Covid-19 virus. Because of the cancellation policy,Despite my having a copy of their confirmation email outlining the cancellation requirements in writing, they are only refunding me 20%. It was also fine to charge a 20% cancellation fee.So that I may pursue my legal remedies, I have filed a complaint with the Finnish Consumer Agency.
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Andrew
26/01/2023
Initially, we were hesitant to reserve this tour, but now we’re glad we did. Everything about it was excellent. We had an early morning pickup from Rovaniemi. Both the guide and the driver did a fantastic job and were a huge assistance. We had lunch in Sweden and made it to the Polar Explorer in good time for departure. Yes, we did go with the VIP treatment (which I highly recommend). Since we had upgraded, Patrycja, our guide, was exclusively ours. She totally rocked! She led us to a separate room with a fireplace, a kitchenette, and a bar stocked with alcoholic beverages. Absolutely delicious cookies! The ship was ours for a private tour, and Patrycia filled us in on its history and purpose along the way. The swimming portion was the most enjoyable. We got to go in first and swim for over 20 minutes. Our pictures were taken by a professional and we paid 15 euros for the privilege. I would suggest this tour to anyone. I can’t sing the praises of the experience and the staff members who labored so hard to make it wonderful enough!
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Mohan
26/01/2023

To witness and hear the sound of the thick sheets of ice broken down like a piece of wood was breathtaking.

Amazing Experience and worth of every penny spent for this tour. Well Organised , good crew members, Guide was from their own organization and he was damn good with his soft skills. Starts early at 7am and finished by 5:30 pm with pick up and drop faculty. The Ice floating experience is awesome. To witness and hear the sound of the thick sheets of ice broken down like a piece of wood was breathtaking. You can opt to buy your pictures and have good small Cinema that shows the document about history of Ice breakers. Towards the end of the journey the buffet lunch is good to have at the Swedish side and witness to the other side of same village on Finnish side separate by river.
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Ricky
26/01/2023

The trip was as enjoyable for our family as we had imagined in late December.

Others with similar ratings agreed that this was a unique experience. The trip was as enjoyable for our family as we had imagined in late December. Everything, from the first reservation to the bus transportation upgrades afterwards, to the excursion and lunch, was largely easy and fun. The only unpleasant surprise was that, despite the sign at the train station indicating open from 5:45am, the small train station at Kemi where Polar Explorer reservation staff advised us to disembark from the Santa Clause night train (Helsinki-Rovaniemi) in order to catch their bus pick-up was closed at least early in the morning when we arrived at 6am. Our family was left outside in the chilly, snowy weather for two hours until the excellent cafe next door opened at eight in the morning because the bus pick-up time at Kemi was set for eight thirty. The café employee informed us that the train station is frequently closed in the winter. The earlier advise to disembark at Kemi station was made since the Santa Clause night train to Rovaniemi would arrive 10 minutes after the arranged bus pickup time. If we had realized Kemi station was closed, we would have scheduled the tour to leave Rovaniemi on a different day.
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Paneri
26/01/2023

Loved the swimming experience in chilled sea water

Everything was amazing. Swiiming in water was the best moment.
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