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Your experience begins with a choice of pickup from selected locations in Tornio and Haparanda. After check‑in you have time to visit the area before the shuttle continues to Kemi Harbor to board the Icebreaker Sampo.
Once on board, you will be welcomed with a non‑alcoholic drink before joining a guided tour that introduces the vessel’s history and operations. The cruise travels through the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, where you can experience floating among the ice in a thermal survival suit. When conditions permit, you may also step out onto the frozen sea.
Throughout the cruise, warm indoor lounges and an onboard café‑restaurant offer comfortable spaces to relax. Lunch is included on afternoon departures and served in the ship’s restaurant. At the end of the experience, you will receive a participation certificate as a keepsake before returning to drop of locations.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The bus will pick you up outside at the front of your pickup place. Please be ready and wait outside at the location latest 5 minutes before marked pick up time
Notice that shuttle bus might have delays depending on traffic and departure from earlier pick up location. Shuttlebus has "Icebreaker shuttle bus" reading at the front of the windshield.
❄️ Morning Cruise with transfer from Haparanda and Tornio
Please note that all times are in Finnish time (UTC+2)
Pickup from Haparanda and Tornio
06:35 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
06:45 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
06:55 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
SnowCastle of Kemi:
07:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
07:30–08:15 Check-in for the cruise and optional breakfast at the restaurant (available by advance reservation only)
08:30 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
08:45 Arrival at the harbor
09:00–12:30 Icebreaker Sampo cruise
12:40 Departure from the harbor
Return to SnowCastle Area, Kemi
12:55 Arrival at SnowCastle area
12:55–14:00 Optional lunch at the restaurant (extra service, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle area’s reception)
12:55-14:00 Additional time for visiting exhibitions. Entrance to exhibitions is included in the cruise price
14:15 Departure from the SnowCastle area
Return to Haparanda and Tornio
14:50 Tornio Hotel Olof
15:00 Haparanda Stadshotel
15:10 Cape East
❄️ Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Haparanda and Tornio
Please note that all times are in Finnish time (UTC+2)
Pickup from Haparanda and Tornio
10:20 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
10:30 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
10:40 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
SnowCastle Area, Kemi
11:15 Arrival at SnowCastle area
11:15–12:45 Check-in for the cruise and additional time for visiting exhibitions. Entrance fee to exhibitions including in the cruise price.
13:00 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
13:15 Arrival at the harbor
13:30–17:30 Icebreaker Sampo cruise and lunch
17:40 Departure from the harbor
Return to Haparanda and Tornio
17:50 Short 5-minute stop at the SnowCastle area
18:30 Tornio Hotel Olof
18:40 Haparanda Stadshotel
18:50 Cape East
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Itinerary
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1Kemi
Welcome to a unique arctic adventure from Kemi! The Icebreaker Sampo cruises on the frozen sea in Kemi during the winter season with over 35 years of experience. Icebreaker Sampo Cruise includes 4h icebreaker cruise, ice floating experience, walking on ice, guided tour around the vessel, diploma, welcome drink, lunch buffet on board and entrance to the SnowExperience365 exhibition room.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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SnowCastle area offers an unique snow & ice experience. Entrance to the SnowExperience365 exhibition is including in the Sampo cruise price. Entrance to the Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition, located at the SnowCastle area, are extra-fee services. SnowExperience365 is a snow & ice exhibition room, open all year round. SnowExperience365 exhibition room consists ice sculptures, ice slide, ice bar and ice tables. SnowExperience365 is located in the SnowCastle area`s main building. For additional price we recommend to visit the SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition located at the SnowCastle area. SnowCastle Winter park is open 20.1.- 6.4.2024. It is totally made of snow and it offers traditional Finnish snow activities for visitors in winter time . The Gemstone exhibition showcases jewelry and gemstones comprehensively from both Finland and around the world.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please notice that walking on ice is dependent of weather conditions on the sea.
- Ice floating is included in the Icebreaker experience and is optional to program to join. Floating programd requires normal physical health, the staff have the right to assess the physical and mental condition of each customer and decide on participation. Floating program is not recommended for pregnant women
- Minimum height for icefloating experience is 140 cm
- Ice floating is not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with serious medical conditions
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please notice that walking on ice is dependent of weather conditions on the sea.
- Ice floating is included in the Icebreaker experience and is optional to program to join. Floating programd requires normal physical health, the staff have the right to assess the physical and mental condition of each customer and decide on participation. Floating program is not recommended for pregnant women
- Minimum height for icefloating experience is 140 cm
- Ice floating is not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with serious medical conditions
- The cruise ship has stairs. This cruise is not recommended for passengers with reduced mobility.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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