Icebreaker Arktis Cruise & Ice Floating in Kemi

Please check the special terms for exact timings.

• Pick-up from your specified location in Kemi
• 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 Kemi

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 Kemi
08:30 SnowCastle of Kemi (Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi)
08:35 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
08:40 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
08:45 Kemi Railway Station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.

Icebreaker Cruise
07:30-08:30 Check-in for the cruise at the SnowCastle
09:00 Shuttle bus arrival at the harbour
09:00-09:15 Check-in for the cruise (hotels and railway station passengers only)
09:15-12:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
12:15 Shuttle bus departure from the harbour

SnowCastle of Kemi
12:30-13:30 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)
13:30 Shuttle bus departure

Drop off to Kemi
13:35 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
13:40 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
13:45 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)

Afternoon Cruise

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 lunch in Lumihiutale restaurant (extra cost service, please book in advance)
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 at the harbour
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:30 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)
18:00 Shuttle bus departure

Drop off to Kemi
18:05 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
18:10 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
18:15 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)