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From Rovaniemi: Icebreaker Arktis Cruise with icefloating

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

Overview

    What's Included

    • Receive a certificate of participating Artkis icebreaker cruise!
    • English speaking guides
    • Ice floating in a special survival suit in the icy Bothnian bay
    • Transfer from Rovaniemi to Arktis and back
    • Entrance fee - Optional entrance tickets to exhibitions (SnowExperience & Gemstone Exhibition)
      €20.00 per person
    • Lunch
      Optional lunch buffet at the main building's Seaview restaurant (26€/adult & 15€/children)

    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 morning cruise 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 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 07:50–08:30 Check-in for the cruise 08:45 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbor Icebreaker Cruise 09:00 Arrival at the harbor 09:15–12:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise 12:25 Departure from the harbor Return to SnowCastle Area, Kemi 12:40 Arrival at SnowCastle area 12:40–14:00 Optional lunch at restaurant and time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area’s 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 ❄️ Pickup afternoon cruise 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 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 the restaurant and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area’s 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. If you have any problems with shuttle bus pick up contact our Cruise check-in. Contact number to check in is available during cruise days and when programs are in progress.

    Ticket Redemption Point

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

    Itinerary

    1

    Kemi

    4 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Kemi Tourism Ltd

    1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please notice that walking on ice is dependent of weather conditions on the sea.
    • Ice floating is included in the Icebreaker experience but is optional to participate to. Floating program requires normal physical health, the staff have the right to assess the physical and mental condition of each customer and decide on participation. Floating program 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

    5.0
    based on 2 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    From $465.71

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
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