Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
Sea Lapland is one of the few extraordinary places where the sea completely freezes over in the winter. Enjoy an unforgettable sea, snow and ice adventure on a cruise over the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Let the magical moments in arctic nature blow you away. Witness the arctic sunrise on a morning cruise or experience the elusive blue moment as the sun starts to set in the evening. Take it easy and enjoy the ride through the icy waters. Feel the arctic freedom on the deck or relax in the warm indoors sipping hot beverages in Icebreaker Bar. Before returning to the port, the ship will make a one-hour stop to enable each visitor to participate in the ice floating event, comfortably dressed in survival suits. The crew gives a presentation of the ship, you can wander around the vessel and get to know all the nooks and crannies all the way from the Captain’s bridge to the engine rooms. Our guides are there to help you and provide detailed information about the ship. There is an e-guide to provide information in different languages.
All cruise participants get free entrance to the Kemi SnowCastle on the day of the cruise.
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Shuttle bus transport
We offer shuttle bus transportation from Kemi and Rovaniemi to the harbour.
Due to extensive renovations at the harbour Icebreaker Sampo is accessible only by authorization. Shuttle bus transportation is mandatory for all participants as access to the harbour is restricted from private vehicles for the time being.
Kemi shuttle bus itinerary
Morning Cruise
Drop off
Afternoon cruise
Drop off
Day trip from Rovaniemi
Take a day trip from Rovaniemi to Kemi to experience the arctic magic! Our Rovaniemi shuttle bus takes a stop at the Kemi SnowCastle Resort for lunch and a visit to the legendary SnowCastle built completely out of snow and ice.
Rovaniemi shuttle bus itinerary
Morning Cruise
06:15 Pohjanpuistikko 2, In front of Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
8:30-12:00 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
SnowCastle Resort
Drop off in Rovaniemi
Afternoon cruise
08:40 Arctic Circle / Santa Claus Holiday Village
08:50 Santa`s Igloos
09:00 Pohjanpuistikko 2, In front of Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
SnowCastle Resort
approximately 12:00 Shuttle bus departure
12:30 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
13:00-16:30 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
16:30 Shuttle bus departure from the harbour
Drop off in Rovaniemi
The ship
- Built in 1960 in Helsinki, Finland
- In icebreaking service for the Finnish government from 1961 to 1987
- Length 74,68 m
- Beam 17,4 m
- Height 31 m
- Draught 6,8 m
- Displacement 3540 tonnes
- Speed 16 knots
- Power capacity 6000 kW
- Icebreaking capacity 1A Super (120 cm)
Restaurant
1st floor
92 seats
Icebreaker bar
2nd floor
74 seats
Captains saloon
3rd floor
19 seats
