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Icebreaker Sampo Cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, Finland
  • 9 to 11 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Lunch
      Welcome drink and lunch on board
    • Ice floating in a special survival suit in the ice Bothanian bay
    • Walking on ice (weather permitting)
    • Guided tour around the majestic, historical, the world's one and only A1 super tourism icebreaker
    • Cruise Diploma
    • Entrance to the SnowCastle area exhibitions (Snowxperience & Gemstone Exhibition)
    • Transfer from Rovaniemi to the port and back.

      Meeting and Pickup

      Pickup points

      Select a pickup point

      Pickup details

      The shuttle will pick you up outside at the front entrance of your selected pickup location. Please be ready well before your scheduled pickup time and wait outside no later than 5 minutes before the pick up time. The shuttle works on a fixed timetable and may have many other passengers to collect. For this reason, the driver cannot wait for late arrivals. If you are not present at pickup time, the bus must continue to the next stop to stay on schedule. Please note that the shuttle may experience slight delays due to traffic or earlier pickups. Please note that the drive to Kemi takes approximately 1.5 hours, so plan your departure accordingly to avoid missing the shuttle. The correct vehicle will display “Icebreaker Shuttle” on the front windshield. If you have any issues reaching your pickup point, please contact cruise check-in. The cruise check‑in line is open whenever cruises are operating, and team can assist you with guidance if needed. 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 next to parking area which is on the other side of road from cottages.) 09:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi, 20 meters from main door near road) 10:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi) Please wait outside your pickup point for the bus. SnowCastle Area, Kemi 11:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area 11:30–12:45 Check-in for the cruise and additional time for visiting exhibitions. Entrance fee to exhibitions including in the cruise price. 13:00 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbor Icebreaker Cruise 13:15 Arrival at the harbor 13:30–17:30 Icebreaker Sampo cruise and lunch 17:45 Departure from the harbor Return to Rovaniemi 19:30 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi) 19:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi) 19:50 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Joulumaantie 20, Rovaniemi) 20:00 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)

      Operating hours
      .1:30 pm

      Ticket Redemption Point

      The SnowCastle of Kemi, Lumilinnankatu 15, 94100 Kemi, Finland

      Itinerary

      1

      Kemi

      4 hours Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Kemi SnowCastle

      1 hour Admission Ticket Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Most travelers can participate
      • 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.
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 180 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      3.3
      based on 7 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Everyone must do this...

      Satyam_N, Jan 2025
      Everyone must do this once in a lifetime.It was my first experinece of travelling to this kind of remote location But I enjoyed every second of my life there.

      Awesome Sampo

      Kajal_B, Jan 2025
      Fabulous experience l, right from pick up to drop off smooth journey, guided tour of the cruise, lunch, snacks, everything was amazing. The craziest and safe experience of walking on the sea and ice floating. Must must try .. so peaceful in the middle of nowhere.

      Amazing

      ERNILTON_C, Mar 2026
      Me and @mienitrips loved this tour. An incredible experience, everything happened on time and organized, we left Rovaniemi on schedule. An incredible experience to be able to navigate in a breaking ice, the part of the diving was also incredible. Walking in the ice is taking a picture in the proa of the ship. We loved everything, the staff was very solicited and proactive, a Spanish girl who was dressed in rena, was super friendly with us gave us various information. The photo service has an extra cost, but it was super worth it as you can take amazing photos throughout the experience on board. Unfortunately you cannot use drone, but not that spoiled our experience. We mentioned this tour a lot, we saw some negative comments here, but I think you can ignore it. It is good that we have not taken this comment into account. It was the best walk.
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