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 Arktis.
During the Icebreaker cruise, you can move between two heated indoor decks. The ship travels through the frozen waters Bothnian Bay, providing continuous views of the ice and sea through wide observation windows.
Throughout the three hours on board, you can watch the icebreaker operate. Cruise will take a short stop in middle of frozen sea where you can walk on solid ice (ice conditions permitting) and float guidedly in icy water wearing a thermal survival suit. After the cruise, the return transfer takes you back to the main building and drop off locations.
Kemi, Finland
Welcome to a unique arctic adventure from Kemi! The Icebreaker Arktis cruises on the frozen sea in Kemi during the winter season. Icebreaker. Arktis experience includes a 3-hour icebreaker cruise, round-trip transfers from Kemi to the harbor, ice floating, walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting), and a certificate of participation. Onboard, you'll enjoy two cozy indoor decks and a modern café with Arctic views.
In the main building area, guests can explore indoor exhibitions, browse for souvenirs, or relax in the reception café. The Seaview Restaurant on the second floor is also open to guests with pre-booked reservations. The outdoor winter park is built each year from mid-January until early April, weather permitting. Exhibitions: There are two exhibitions located inside the main building: the SnowExperience and the Gemstone Exhibition. In the SnowExperience, you can immerse yourself in the true feeling of winter in a 400-square-meter cold experience room featuring ice slides and ice sculptures. The Gemstone Exhibition showcases enchanting jewelry and gemstones from Finland and around the world, with over 700 different types of gemstones and semi-precious stones on display.
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.
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 Pick-up from Kemi: 07:00 Hotel Toivola (Kiveliönkatu 1, Kemi) 07:10 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi) 07:15 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi) 07:20 Kemi Railway Station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi) 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 harbor
Icebreaker Cruise: 09:00 Arrival at the harbor 09:15–12:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise 12:25 Departure from the harbor
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 center
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 Pick-up in Kemi: 10:45 Hotel Toivola (Kiveliönkatu 1, Kemi) 10:55 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi) 11:00 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi) 11:05 Kemi Railway Station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi) 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 harbor
Icebreaker Cruise: 13:00 Arrival at the harbor 13:15–16:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise 16:25 Departure from the harbor
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.
If you have problems with arriving to cruise please contact our Cruise check-in. Contact number to check in is available during cruise days and when programs are in progress.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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