Book an Arctic Icebreaker Arktis Cruise in Lapland
The Icebreaker Arktis Cruise is a three hour cruise on the frozen sea in Kemi. The cruise includes ice floating experience, walking on ice and diploma. We also recommend booking additional paid services, such as lunch buffet in Lumihiutale restaurant and entrance to the SnowExperience365 exhibition room, SnowCastle Winter Park (20.1.-6.4.) and Gemstone exhibition.
Cruise from Rovaniemi
Cruise from Haparanda and Tornio
Cruise from Kemi
Transport to the harbour
We offer shuttle bus transportation from Kemi, Rovaniemi and HaparandaTornio to the harbour. Arktis is located in Veitsiluoto Port, where only travelers who have registered for cruises can access during the cruise.
Please read the useful information before arriving to Kemi and the Icebreaker Arktis Cruise.
From Rovaniemi
Morning Cruise from Rovaniemi
Pick-up from Rovaniemi
06:10 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)
06:25 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
06:30 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
06:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
07:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.
Icebreaker cruise
08:45 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
08:45-09:00 Check in
09:15-12:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
12:15 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
SnowCastle of Kemi
12:30-14:15 Time for having lunch in Lumihiutale restaurant and visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition (extra cost services, please book in advance or buy tickets at SnowCastle of Kemi reception)
14:15 Shuttle bus departure
Drop off to Rovaniemi
16:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
16:10 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
16:20 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
16:30 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
16:45 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)
Afternoon Cruise from Rovaniemi
Pick-up from Rovaniemi
09:10 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)
09:25 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
09:30 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
09:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
10:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.
Icebreaker Cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:15 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
SnowCastle of Kemi
16:45-18:00 Time for having lunch in Lumihiutale restaurant and visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition (extra cost services, please book in advance or buy tickets at SnowCastle of Kemi reception)
18:00 Shuttle bus departure
Drop off to Haparanda and Tornio
19:30 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
19:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
19:50 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
20:00 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
20:15 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)
From Haparanda and Tornio all times in Finnish time (UTC+2)
Morning Cruise from Haparanda and Tornio
Pick-up from Haparanda and Tornio
07:40 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
07:50 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
08:00 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.
Icebreaker cruise
9:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
9:15-12:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
12:15 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
SnowCastle of Kemi
12:30-13:30 Time for visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition (extra cost services, please book in advance or buy tickets at SnowCastle of Kemi reception)
13:30 Shuttle bus departure
Drop off to Haparanda and Tornio
14:00 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
14:10 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
14:20 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
Afternoon Cruise from Haparanda and Tornio
Pick-up from Haparanda and Tornio
10:35 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
10:45 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
10:55 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.
SnowCastle of Kemi
11:45-12:45 Time for having lunch in Lumihiutale restaurant (extra cost service, please book in advance)
12:45 Shuttle bus departure
Icebreaker Cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:15 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
SnowCastle of Kemi
16:45-17:45 Time for visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition (extra cost services, please book in advance or buy tickets at SnowCastle of Kemi reception)
17:45 Shuttle bus departure
Drop off to Haparanda and Tornio
18:15 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
18:25 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
18:30 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
From Kemi
Morning Cruise from Kemi
Pick-up from Kemi
08:30 SnowCastle of Kemi (Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi)
08:35 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
08:40 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
08:45 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.
Icebreaker cruise
09:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
09:15-12:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
12:15 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
SnowCastle of Kemi
12:30-13:30 Time for visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition (extra cost services, please book in advance or buy tickets at SnowCastle of Kemi reception)
13:30 Shuttle bus departure
Drop off to Kemi
13:35 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
13:40 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
13:45 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
Afternoon Cruise from Kemi
Pick-up from Kemi
11:25 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
11:30 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
11:35 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
11:45-12:45 Time for having lunch in Lumihiutale restaurant (extra cost service, please book in advance)
12:45 Pick up and shuttle bus departure from the SnowCastle of Kemi (Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi)
Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.
Icebreaker Cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
SnowCastle of Kemi
16:45-17:45 Time for visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition (extra cost services, please book in advance or buy tickets at SnowCastle of Kemi reception)
18:00 Shuttle bus departure
Drop off to Kemi
18:05 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
18:10 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
18:15 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
Information about Arktis
Arktis has been completely refurbished for tourist use last year. It started in operation in icebreaking duties in 1980 in Kemi. Its operational area has covered the entire Gulf of Bothnia. In addition to maintaining waterways, the vessel has been extensively utilized in icebreaking missions. Now she will start a new career as a tourist icebreaker in Kemi operating together with the grand old lady Sampo. Its capacity is 180 passengers, there is great view from lounges from two different floors, the Arktis Café serves drinks and snacks and you can visit the Captain´s bridge during the cruise. The ice floating experience happens smoothly from the vessel, where you get to walk the steps outside of the dressing room straight to the sea.
Contact our sales office for more information on the Icebreaker Cruises in Kemi: [email protected]
Icebreaker Arktis and Sampo cruises next winter 2024-2025
Icebreaker cruises are offered by two icebreakers during season 2024-2025 in Kemi. The historical and legendary Sampo and its little sister, more modern, Arktis. Kemi Tourism Ltd. has provided the unique icebreaker experience since 1988 in Kemi and continues providing these world-known true Finnish experiences even stronger in the future.
Cruises are available on Arktis from 2.12.2024 and on Sampo from 20.12.2024. Group bookings via sales office [email protected]. Online bookings are available later this spring.
Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
Built in 1980 – Capacity 180 – A1
2.12.2024-5.4.2025
3h Icebreaker cruise
Ice floating experience
Walking on ice
Diploma
Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
Built in 1960 – Capacity 180 – A1 Super
20.12.2024-5.4.2025
4h Icebreaker cruise
Ice floating experience
Walking on ice
Guided tour around the vessel
Diploma
Welcome drink
Lunch or brunch buffet on board
Entrance to the SnowExperience365