The Icebreaker Sampo is the only A1 super-class passenger icebreaker in the world. The Bothnian Bay freezes over during the winter months, and the icebreakers keep the lanes open for traffic to the Arctic ports. Sampo operated for the Finnish government for 25 years.
After transport from Rovaniemi, the icebreaker cruise includes a 3,5 - 4-hour trip on the vessel from the Port of Kemi to the frozen sea, where you can admire ice floating in the midst of the ice blocks next to the Icebreaker. Ice floating takes place during the cruise in small groups. You can get all the needed instructions for ice floating from our guides during the guided tour that is included in the cruise.
Lunch in legendary restaurant of Icebreaker Sampo includes in the price of afternoon cruise (at 13:30 pm).
Join a guided tour with an onboard guide around the vessel. Walk from the captain's bridge to the control room, then enjoy a welcome drink and diploma showing you have taken this unique cruise. Your cruise also includes entry and a stop at the SnowExperience365 and Gemstone exhibitions. As a special welcome, a surprise gift awaits you at check-in and it's already included in your ticket.
❄️ Morning Cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi
Pickup from Rovaniemi
05:25 Santa’s Igloos
05:30 Santa Claus Holiday Village
05:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
06:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
Please wait outside your pickup point for the bus.
SnowCastle Area, Kemi
07:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
07:30–08:15 Check-in for the cruise and optional breakfast at restaurant located in the SnowCastle area
08:30 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbour
Icebreaker Cruise
08:45 Arrival at the harbour
09:00–12:30 Icebreaker Sampo cruise
12:45 Departure from the harbour
Return to SnowCastle Area, Kemi
13:00 Arrival at SnowCastle area
13:00–14:00 Optional lunch at restaurant located in the SnowCastle area
13:00-14:00 Additional time for visiting exhibitions
14:15 Departure from the SnowCastle area
Return to Rovaniemi
16:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
16:10 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
16:20 Santa Claus Holiday Village
16:30 Santa’s Igloos
❄️ Afternoon Cruise with transfer Rovaniemi
Pickup from Rovaniemi
09:25 Santa’s Igloos
09:30 Santa Claus Holiday Village
09:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
10:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
Please wait outside your pickup point for the bus.
SnowCastle Area, Kemi
11:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
11:30–12:45 Check-in for the cruise and additional time for visiting exhibitions.
13:00 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbour
Icebreaker Cruise
13:15 Arrival at the harbour
13:30–17:30 Icebreaker Sampo cruise and lunch
17:45 Departure from the harbour
Return to Rovaniemi
19:30 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
19:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
19:50 Santa Claus Holiday Village
20:00 Santa’s Igloos
The total duration of the day programme is 9 h 30 min - 10 h 35 min.
