From Rovaniemi: Icebreaker Sampo Cruise and icefloating

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 included exhibitions in the main building area. After your visit, a shuttle transfer takes you to Kemi’s harbor to board the Icebreaker Sampo. Once on board, you will be welcomed with a non‑alcoholic drink before joining a guided tour that introduces the vessel’s history and operations. The four‑hour cruise travels through the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, where you can experience floating among the ice in a thermal survival suit. When conditions permit, you may also step out onto the frozen sea. Throughout the cruise, warm indoor lounges and an onboard café‑restaurant offer comfortable spaces to relax. Lunch is included on afternoon departures and served in the ship’s restaurant. At the end of the experience, you will receive a participation certificate as a keepsake before returning to Rovaniemi.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• 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 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.