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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 SnowCastle area.
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 (ice conditions permitting) 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
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.
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.
Main Building Area: In the main building area, guests can explore indoor exhibitions, browse for souvenirs, or relax in the reception café. The Seaview Restaurant on the second floor is also open to guests with pre-booked reservations. The outdoor winter park is built each year from mid-January until early April, weather permitting. Exhibitions: There are two exhibitions located inside the main building: the SnowExperience and the Gemstone Exhibition. In the SnowExperience, you can immerse yourself in the true feeling of winter in a 400-square-meter cold experience room featuring ice slides and ice sculptures. The Gemstone Exhibition showcases enchanting jewelry and gemstones from Finland and around the world, with over 700 different types of gemstones and semi-precious stones on display.
Icebreaker Arktis: Finnish multipurpose icebreaker with 1A icebreaking class Programs on board: Receive a certificate of participation, participate to ice floating program, walk on the frozen sea (weather permitting) Pickup included
Icebreaker Arktis: Finnish multipurpose icebreaker with 1A icebreaking class Programs on board: Receive a certificate of participation, participate to ice floating program, walk on the frozen sea (weather permitting) Pickup included
Icebreaker Arktis: Finnish multipurpose icebreaker with 1A icebreaking class Programs on board: Receive a certificate of participation, participate to ice floating program, walk on the frozen sea (weather permitting) Pickup included
Icebreaker Arktis: Finnish multipurpose icebreaker with 1A icebreaking class Programs on board: Receive a certificate of participation, participate to ice floating program, walk on the frozen sea (weather permitting) Pickup included
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
Optional entrance tickets to exhibitions (SnowExperience & Gemstone Exhibition)
Optional lunch buffet at the main building's Seaview restaurant (26€/adult & 15€/children)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
luizm497,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Exceptional!!! Everything perfect, logistics, service and visual simply spectacular. Worth every penny.... Super recommend.
824darwinr,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Nothing special. They give you everything. In any case bring something to eat in the time of the walk. All very well organized.



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