Book an Arctic Icebreaker Sampo Cruise in Lapland
The Icebreaker Sampo Cruise is a four hour cruise on the frozen sea in Kemi. The cruise includes ice floating experience, walking on ice, guided tour around the vessel, diploma, welcome drink, lunch or brunch buffet on board and entrance to the SnowExperience365 exhibition room. We also recommend booking additional paid services, such as entrance to the 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. Sampo 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 Sampo cruise. Note: the icebreaker Sampo was constructed in 1960 and converted for tourism purposes in 1987. The vessel is not wheelchair accessible.
From 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.
SnowCastle of Kemi area
11:30-12:30 Check in for the cruise and time for visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition
12:30 Shuttle bus departure
Icebreaker cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
13:30-17:30 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
17:45 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
Drop off to Rovaniemi
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)
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 area
11:45-12:45 Check in for the cruise and time for visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition
12:45 Shuttle bus departure
Icebreaker cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
13:30-17:30 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
17:45 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
Drop off to Haparanda and Tornio
18:15 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
18:25 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
18:35 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
From 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 Check in for the cruise and time for visiting the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition
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
13:30-17:30 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
17:45 Shuttle bus departure from harbour
Drop off to Kemi
18:00 SnowCastle of Kemi (Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi)
18:05 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
18:10 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
18:15 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
Icebreaker cruises in Finnish Sea Lapland since 1988
Sampo has been cruising through the icy sea channels since 1961 and has been carrying passengers since 1988. Get to know one of Finland’s most famous international tourist attractions better.
Icefloating experience
Floating in a survival suite next to the icebreaker in the icy sea water truly is once in a lifetime experience.
Walking on ice
Walking on top of the frozen sea ice next to the Icebreaker vessel is something unique.
Multilingual guides
Our professional guides give service in multiple languages. The guided tours included in the price are done in English, but you can get the tour in your own language for extra cost.
Services on board
Sampo restaurant is nostalgic and cozy. The café and the icebreaker bar are open during the cruise serving local drinks and snacks.
Take amazing photos
The frozen sea is a beautiful environment to take amazing pictures.
Local crew
Professional Finnish crew is there to answer all questions about the vessel`s operations.
Feedback from our guests
Have a look at what our customers think about the experience.
Professional staff
Very professional guides and crew. I got so much interesting information and the vessel is so impressive. Ice floating was the best ever experience!
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Bucketlist experience
The kind of adventures you do once in a lifetime.
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An amazing experience
An amazing experience! You will see the frozen lake cracks, float in the ice water, and take some amazing pictures.
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Icebreaker Sampo and Arktis 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 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
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
Contact information
Our sales office is open all-year-round and ready to help you with your requests. Call +358 16 258878 or mail us [email protected].
Our reception is open daily +358 40 831 8273
If you have any problems with the pick up or check in, contact: Sampo check in for Sampo guests +358 40 358 2634, [email protected].
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