Icebreaker Arktis Cruise & Ice Floating in Kemi

Please check the special terms for exact timings.

• Pick-up from your specified location in Rovaniemi
• Transfer to the SnowCastle area
• Check-in for the cruise
• Shuttle bus transfer to the harbour in Kemi
• Board the Icebreaker Arktis ship
• Meet the crew and receive welcome briefing
• The icebreaker cruise begins!
• Sail along the frozen Gulf of Bothnia (total time approximately 3 hours)
• Walk on the ice and ice floating experience
• Return to the harbour in Kemi
• Shuttle bus transfer to the SnowCastle area
• Free time to visit the SnowExperience365, SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone Exhibition and Lumihiutale restaurant (approximately 1 hour)
• Return transfer to the original pick-up point in Rovaniemi

The minimum height requirement for the ice floating is 140 cm (4'6") to fit inside the flotation suit.

Please note the pick-up and cruise timings below. Pick-up is included from listed accommodations, please specify your location when booking. The port is a privatised area, so pick-up is mandatory.

Morning Cruise

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 at the harbour
08:45-09:00 Check-in for the cruise
09:15-12:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
12:15 Shuttle bus departure from the harbour

SnowCastle of Kemi
12:30-14:15 Time for 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

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
11:45-12:45 Check-in for the cruise and time for lunch in Lumihiutale restaurant (extra cost service, please book in advance)
12:45 Shuttle bus departure

Icebreaker Cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival at the harbour
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:15 Shuttle bus departure from the 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 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)