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Begin your day with round‑trip transportation from Rovaniemi to Kemi. Upon arrival, you will check in for your icebreaker cruise and have free time to explore the main building's services and visit a winter park which is made entirely of snow.
During the Icebreaker Arktis cruise, you can move between two heated indoor decks designed for comfort in arctic conditions. The ship travels through the frozen waters of Gulf of Bothnia, providing continuous views of the ice and sea through wide observation windows.
Throughout the three hours on board, you can watch the icebreaker operate and learn about its capabilities through firsthand observation. Cruise will take a short stop in middle of frozen sea where you can walk on solid ice and float guidedly in icy water wearing a thermal survival suit. After the cruise, the return transfer takes you back to the main building and drop off locations.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All programs have weather permitting. Walking on the ice might not be available in early winter season cruises.
Ice floating is included in the Icebreaker experience but is optional and requires normal physical health, the staff have the right to assess the physical and mental condition of each customer and decide on participation, floating is not recommended for pregnant women
Minimum height for icefloating experience is 140 cm
Ice floating is not recommended for pregnant travelers or traveleres with serious medical conditions
The cruise ship has stairs. The cruise is not recommended for passengers with reduced mobility.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kemi
Welcome to an incredible arctic adventure from Rovaniemi! The Icebreaker Arktis cruises on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia sea in Kemi during the winter season. Icebreaker Arktis Cruise includes 3h icebreaker cruise, ice floating experience, walking on ice and diploma. There is a café on board where you can buy local delicacies. A modern and warm lobby will make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.
Kemi SnowCastle
The Gemstone Exhibition showcases enchanting jewelry and more then 700 different gemstones and semi-precious stones from Finland and around the world. Discover the hidden treasures of the Finnish soil and admire precise replicas of world-famous royal jewels, such as Queen Elizabeth’s crown and Marie Antoinette’s necklace. The exhibition is based on the extensive collection of the Kemi Gemstone Gallery, founded in 1986 by a renowned local goldsmith. Exhibition is located on the third floor of the SnowCastle’s main building and is open year-round. In newly redesigned, year-round snow and ice experience, you can immerse yourself in the true feeling of winter in this 400 square meters large cold experience room! Surrounded by snow walls and dazzling ice sculptures enjoy the feeling of cold winter and unforgettable moment by sliding down the ice slide or striking a royal pose on the icy throne for a memorable photo.
Receive a certificate of participating Artkis icebreaker cruise!
Transfer from Rovaniemi to Arktis and back
Ice floating in a special survival suit in the icy Bothnian bay
English speaking guides
Entrance fee - Entrance tickets to SnowCastle area (SnowExperience365 & Gemstone Exhibition)
Photography service on board
Lunch buffet at SnowCastle area for afternoon cruise (26€/adult & 15€/children)
Breakfast buffet at SnowCastle area before morning cruise (20€/adult & 12€/children)
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Joulumaankuja 8 Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Pohjanhovi
Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Tarvantie 3 Rovaniemi Finland
Santa Claus Holiday Village: Morning cruise: Bus leaves at 05:30 am.
Afternoon cruise: Bus leaves at 09:30 am.
Address: Joulumaantie 20, Rovaniemi
Pickup included
Scandic Pohjanhovi, Rovaniemi: Morning cruise: Bus departs at 06:00 am.
Afternoon cruise: Bus departs at 10:00 am.
Address: Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi
Pickup included
Arctic Treehouse Hotel: Morning cruise: Bus leaves at 05:40.
Afternoon cruise: Bus leaves at 09:40 am.
Address: Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi
Pickup included
Santa’s Igloos, Rovaniemi: Morning cruise: Bus leaves at 05:25 am.
Afternoon cruise: Bus leaves at 09:25 am.
Address: Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi
Pickup included
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