Icebreaker Sampo offers the most exciting, memorable moments in the Arctic nature and an incredible icebreaking adventure with the unique experience of swimming amongst the ice. Sampo is like a moving museum retaining its original form from the 1960’s as closely as possible. Everyone on board will surely feel the by-gone glory of the vessel even today. The atmospheric restaurants are the heart of the steel giant. Make your experience even more unique with our luxury cruise package. Get a private room and guide and a taste of our finest arctic delicacies. You can also experience Arctic Freedom at its fullest with a snowmobile-icebreaker safari. Journey over the frozen sea towards Sampo which is waiting for you in the middle of the Gulf of Bothnia. Combine with Seaside Glass Villas and join the safari from the villas or hop on the bus that takes you to Sampo in 10 minutes.
Information about Icebreaker Sampo
Built in 1960 in Helsinki
Service record: Finnish state-owned icebreaker 1961-1987
Homeport: Ajos, Kemi
Capacity: 180
Largest room: 92 seats
A-license
Services
Restaurant
Bar
Souvenir shop
Free WiFi
Guided tours in multiple languages
Transportation from Rovaniemi and Kemi
Combine with snowmobile safari on sea ice
Cruise
Available from December to April
Ice floating
Buffet lunch (4h cruise)
Meet the captain at command deck
Participation diploma
Schedule: 3 h 9-12, 14-17, 4 h: 13-17
Enhance your experience and book a luxury package for your cruise
Technical information
Length: 74,68 m
Beam: 17,4 m
Height: 31 m
Draught: 6,8 m
Decks: 7
Displacement: 3540 tonnes
Speed: 16 knots
Power capacity: 6000kW
Icebreaking capacity: 120 cm, 1A Super
Restaurant
1st floor
92 seats
Icebreaker bar
2nd floor
74 seats
Captains saloon
3rd floor
19 seats
Service recommendation
Seaside Glass Villas
Stay a night for an incredible view all year round through the glass roof and huge windows to admire the sky’s exclusive colors, starry northern sky.
Lumihiutale Seaview Restaurant
À la carte restaurant Lumihiutale offers a local and Modern arctic taste with incredible seaview. Sun terrace is open from spring to late autumn.
IceRestaurant365
Enjoy a delicious hot 3-course meal by the ice tables. Cheers with hand made ice glasses in ´- 5 degrees Celsius even in the middle of the summer.
Finnish Sauna
The sauna is a wonderful place to relax and unwind after a long day. It increases metabolism, improves the blood flow while reducing blood pressure and makes it easier to breathe. Book a service to relax after a long trip!
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