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Rovaniemi Icebreaker Boat Cruise

  • 29 reviews | 428 travellers
    Excellent experience.. riding on an icebreaker ship.. walking on the sea ice and swimming in the middle of the ice!! It was incredible., after the purchase the company sends you an email offering a VIP package!! It is really worth purchasing!!
    10 Marcelo
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On this day trip, we will visit Snow Castle and the port of Kemi to enjoy an unforgettable experience: an icebreaker boat ride on the Gulf of Bothnia! You will also have the opportunity to float in its frozen waters. 

On this day trip, we will visit Snow Castle and the port of Kemi to enjoy an unforgettable experience: an icebreaker boat ride on the Gulf of Bothnia! You will also have the opportunity to float in its frozen waters. 

Activity Details

At the appointed time, we'll meet at the selected meeting point in Rovaniemi. Once we are all together, we'll leave the capital of Lapland behind and start a round-trip bus journey to the port in Kemi.

The experience includes access to the exhibitions and attractions of the SnowCastle in Kemi, where you can dive into their world of ice. Afterward, the Sampo icebreaker boat will be waiting for us. Once we board the boat, you can enjoy a hot non-alcoholic welcome drink, and we'll enjoy a guided boat tour, visiting the engine room and the captain's maneuvering area. You'll feel like real explorers of the Arctic!

As we sail on this 4-hour cruise, you'll admire the waters of the Gulf of Bothnia and watch the ship break through the icy layers in its path. You can enjoy this spectacle on deck or sheltered inside, where you'll find warm rooms and a café-restaurant for your comfort. The experience also includes a lunch on board.

Once we're ready, we'll take part in another unique experience: floating on the high seas and, if the weather allows, walking on the frozen sea. Of course, we'll provide you with special suits to protect you from the cold. 

Finally, you'll be given a participation certificate, and we'll sail back to the port in Kemi. From here, we'll return to the initial meeting point in Rovaniemi.

Pickup Info

This tour includes pickup at the following meeting points:

  • Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)

Your booking confirmation will include a link with the pickup times for each of the meeting points listed above.

Additional Info

Please note that floating on the sea and walking on ice may be affected by weather conditions. The minimum height for the floating activity is 55 in (140 cm).

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Duration

9 - 10h.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English. The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Transportation by bus or minibus

Icebreaker boat ride

Special flotation suit

English–speaking guide

Admission to Kemi SnowCastle

Welcome drink

Lunch

Certificate of the experience

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability conditions

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • Include water in recyclable cartons.
  • No single-use plastics are used.
  • The activity promotes local production.
  • The activity helps to promote peace.
  • The activity helps vulnerable groups.
  • The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
  • The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Pets

Permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - What should I consider before booking?

    A - Please note that floating in the sea and walking on ice may be affected by weather conditions. Also, the minimum height for the floating activity is 140 cm.

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

    A - Kemi Tourism Ltd. Corporate name: The Icebreaking Company OY Registered Office: Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi, Finland Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): FI06812392 Contact information Email: anna.harkonen@experience365.fi Phone: +358449029533 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

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