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Your experience begins with a choice of pickup from selected locations in central Kemi or direct arrival at the main building, where a large free parking area is available. After check‑in you have time to visit the area before the included transfer brings you 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 four‑hour 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 scheduled pickup time 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.
If you're travelling by car, you can start your journey at Kemi's SnowCastle area (Lumilinnankatu 15, 94100 Kemi), 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.
Afternoon Cruise from Kemi
Pick-ups:
10:45 Hotel Toivola
10:55 Hotel Scandic Kemi
11:00 Hotel Merihovi
11:05 Kemi Railway Station
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. 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
17:45 Departure from the harbor
Return to Kemi:
18:00 Kemi Railway Station
18:05 Hotel Merihovi
18:10 Hotel Scandic Kemi
Ticket Redemption Point
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 -
2Kemi SnowCastle
Kemi's SnowCastle area gives visitors the chance to experience snow and ice architecture in a comfortable and accessible way. Ticket includes entrance to the SnowExperience room and to GemstoneExhibition which are located in the main building. Exhibitions are open throughout the year and features detailed ice sculptures, an ice slide, an ice bar, and ice tables, allowing guests to enjoy an Arctic‑style environment regardless of the season. From 15 January to 6 April 2026, the outdoor Winter Park is also available behind the main building. Fully constructed from snow, this seasonal area offers traditional Finnish winter activities suitable for visitors of all ages. Guests can try the ice tube slide, toboggan slide, and a classic Finnish carousel sleigh. The Winter Park also includes a small indoor area displaying additional ice sculptures. This experience allows travelers to explore both indoor and outdoor elements of the SnowCastle area at their own pace.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All programs have weather permitting. Walking on the ice might not be available in early winter season cruises.
- Ice floating is included in the Icebreaker experience but is optional and requires normal physical health, the staff have the right to assess the physical and mental condition of each customer and decide on participation, floating 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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