Rovaniemi: Arctic Explorer Icebreaker Cruise with Ice Floating

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8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered

Travel from Rovaniemi to Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland with an included round-trip shuttle.

Explore the Arctic Explorer with an onboard E-Guidebook during a 2.5-hour icebreaker cruise. Watch the ship move through frozen sea ice, try ice floating in a thermal survival suit and walk on the frozen sea when conditions allow. Warm up with a hot drink and receive a Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain.

What's Included

Round-trip shuttle from Rovaniemi
Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain
Self-guided tour with onboard E-Guidebook and local crew for safety
Arctic Explorer icebreaker cruise and hot drinks on board
Thermal survival suit and ice floating; walk on the frozen sea, conditions permitting
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all travelers from the selected Rovaniemi pickup point. Round-trip shuttle transport to Axelsvik is included. Pickup and return times use Finnish local time. Pickup times vary by stop. Please select one of the listed pickup points.

What to expect

Travel from Rovaniemi to Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland with an included round-trip shuttle.

Board the Arctic Explorer at Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland for a 2.5-hour icebreaker cruise through frozen sea ice. Explore the ship at your own pace with an onboard E-Guidebook while the local crew takes care of safety and the onboard experience.

During the cruise stop, step onto the frozen sea when conditions allow. You can also put on a thermal survival suit and float in the icy water. The crew makes the final decision on all ice activities based on ice thickness, sea conditions and safety.

Warm up with a hot drink on board. At the end of the cruise, receive a Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain.

After the cruise, return by shuttle to your selected Rovaniemi drop-off point.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring a passport or national ID card. Wear warm clothing and winter boots. Minimum height for ice floating is 125 cm. Ice walking and floating depend on conditions and the crew's safety decision. Strollers may be brought on the transfer, but access on board is not guaranteed. Cruise times use Swedish local time; Rovaniemi shuttle pickup and return use Finnish local time.
Supplied by Polar Explorer Icebreaker

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On the Water
Swimming

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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