Step aboard Icebreaker Arktis and dive into a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Choose between a morning or afternoon departure and check the full schedule below.
Icebreaker Arktis experience includes a 3-hour icebreaker cruise, return transfers from Kemi to the harbour, ice floating and a certificate of participation. Onboard, you'll enjoy two cosy indoor decks and a modern café with Arctic views.
Additional services are recommended to be booked in advance, such as a delicious breakfast or lunch buffet at the seaview restaurant and access to the SnowExperience indoor ice and snow attraction and Gemstone Exhibition (available for an extra fee, tickets can also be purchased at SnowCastle area's reception).
If you're travelling by car, you can start your journey at Kemi's SnowCastle area, where there's plenty of free parking. Be sure to arrive early for check-in and before the bus leaves for the harbour. Driving your own car to the harbour is not allowed.
❄️ Morning Cruise with transfer from Kemi
07:00 Hotel Toivola (Kiveliönkatu 1)
07:10 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3)
07:15 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6)
07:20 Kemi Railway Station (Rautatiekatu 3)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
SnowCastle of Kemi:
07:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
07:30–08:30 Check-in for the cruise and optional breakfast at restaurant (available by advance reservation only)
08:45 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbour
Icebreaker Cruise:
09:00 Arrival at the harbour
09:15–12:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise
12:25 Departure from the harbour
Return to SnowCastle Area, Kemi
12:40 Arrival at SnowCastle area
12:40–14:00 Optional lunch at restaurant and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area’s reception)
14:15 Shuttle bus departure from the SnowCastle area to Kemi centre
Return to Kemi:
14:25 Kemi Railway Station
14:30 Hotel Merihovi
14:35 Hotel Scandic Kemi
14:45 Hotel Toivola
❄️ Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Kemi
10:45 Hotel Toivola (Kiveliönkatu 1)
10:55 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3)
11:00 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6)
11:05 Kemi Railway Station (Rautatiekatu 3)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
SnowCastle Area, Kemi
11:15 Arrival at SnowCastle area
11:15–12:30 Check-in for the cruise
11:15–12:15 Optional lunch at restaurant and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area’s reception)
12:45 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbour
Icebreaker Cruise:
13:00 Arrival at the harbour
13:15–16:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise
16:25 Departure from the harbour
Return to Kemi:
16:35 Short 5-minute stop at the SnowCastle area
16:50 Kemi Railway Station
16:55 Hotel Merihovi
17:00 Hotel Scandic Kemi
17:10 Hotel Toivola
Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
