Finland · ICEBREAKER SAMPO CRUISES
Sampo and Arktis are working ships that break sea ice by riding up onto it. It is a full day with the transfer from Rovaniemi, it is the most expensive thing in this catalogue, and it ends with a float in the broken channel. These 11 lay out the sailings, the transfers and what lunch is included.
Rovaniemi’s Polar Explorer icebreaker day trip includes 7-deck tour, ice floating in survival suits, sea-ice walking, and a certificate.
“There was a very nice tour guide who came from Italy.”
Icebreaker Arktis cruise from Rovaniemi to Kemi, with ice-floating survival suit, Arctic views, and possible frozen sea walking.
“The whole experience was awesome. we end up doing the Sampo experience instead of the Arktis. the buffet was great food was delicious, the guides were very good and friendly we loved it, definitely worth the money. Everyone starting from the bus shuttle were very nice and friendly. it was an awesome experience. Love it.”
Icebreaker Sampo from Rovaniemi to Kemi with guided ship tour, ice floating suits, SnowCastle exhibitions, and lunch options.
“The activity is very expensive It’s unique and fun”
Kemi Lapland icebreaker cruise with ice floating in the Bothnian Bay, round-trip transfers, warm decks, and a participation certificate in 5 hours.
“Incredible. Super expensive but the most affordable tour of its kind in Lapland and honestly I’d do it again. The guides were lovely. One guy on the boat even fixed my phone when it decided to break just before we left 😂 I’ll be eternally indebted to him for the amazing photos I managed to get! Some other tourists were annoying (I don’t know how many times the poor guides had to say “maybe skip the ice swimming if you can’t swim” only for hoards of people to get in the suits then yell “help! I can’t swim!” 😂). The people running the tour were very personable and friendly, and…”
Kemi icebreaker Sampo cruise with ice floating in Lapland, Finland: guided ship tour, warm lounges, frozen-sea walk (weather permitting), SnowCastle.
“An amazing icebreaking adventure! Warm greetings, hot drinks, and a massive ship crushing through the Gulf of Bothnia. Walking on the frozen sea and floating in the ice-cold water in those lobster suits was a total blast. Definitely a one-of-a-kind experience!”
VIP Ice Fishing in Rovaniemi with all winter gear, private hotel pickup, and a 3-course Lapland lunch in a glass igloo by the fire.
“Awesome activity! Wonderful staff! Not commercialized. Yummy lunch in a beautiful atmosphere. Super fun on the snow scooters.”
Icebreaker cruise from Kemi in Lapland with sea-ice walking, survival-suit floating, deck tour, and a Cruise and Swim certificate.
“This was one of the best experiences of my life! Floating in the Baltic Sea was such a surreal moment. It was mesmerizing watching the ship break through the ice. I never felt bored as there was plenty to do. There weren’t many people on our ship, and weren’t many who wanted to swim, so my husband and I were able to spend 20 minutes in the water before other guests started showing up. The captain was so friendly and had interesting information about how he operates the ship. The food was delicious- the Swedish flag on the mashed potatoes was a nice detail.”
VIP ice fishing in Rovaniemi with snow scooters, Canada Goose gear, and a 3-course lunch by fire in a glass igloo.
“We had such an amazing experience with our guides. We were collected from our hotel and it turned out it was a private tour with just myself and my partner. We got taught how to ice fish, then enjoyed and fantastic homemade local three course lunch in a glass igloo, followed by an e snow scooter ride. It was such good value for money and the staff that ran it would so friendly and made sure we had the best time. Would highly recommend and a big highlight of our trip!”
Cruise on Kemi’s 1960 Icebreaker Sampo, then hit SnowCastle ice exhibitions and optional ice floating, with lunch and transfers included.
“A must do activity ! It is an awesome experience to be traveling through ice on this 1960 ship that you can extensively visit during the cruise. Ice floating was relaxing and a very unique thing to do.”
Icebreaker Sampo cruise from Rovaniemi with Kemi stops, ice floating, walking on ice, buffet lunch, and year-round SnowExperience365 entry.
“Everyone must do this once in a lifetime.It was my first experinece of travelling to this kind of remote location But I enjoyed every second of my life there.”
Icebreaker Arktis cruise with ice floating from Haparanda/Tornio, plus Arctic views, warm decks, and a participation certificate.
“Ice floating experience was very fun. No ice walking allowed. Too much additional optional activities before and after the cruise. For the price, at least some snacks and drinks included would have been appreciated.”
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