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Icebreaker Cruise

Duration: 10 hours (Duration of Cruise is 3 hours)
Location: Bothnian Sea, Finland/Sweden (Pick-up from Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio)
Difficulty: Easy
Period: November – the middle of April
Start time: Morning Cruise at 10:00 (at 11:00 before 21 December) and Daytime Cruise at 14:00
Departure from Rovaniemi: Approximately 3 hours before starting time (city center)
Pick up: Icebreaker Shuttle Bus has several pick up points in Rovaniemi
Please note: Start times may be subject to change due to light and weather conditions.

This tour is operated by our trusted partners.

Description

Polar Explorer Icebreaker offers a 3-hour long cruise in the frozen water of the Bothnian Sea in Lapland. During the 3 hours you will witness the massive ice-breaking power of the vessel, and have a guided tour all the way down to the engine rooms and all way up to Captain’s bridge. Tour is available in 16 languages via an audio guide application and includes an 11-minute long movie in the icebreaker cinema about icebreakers all over the world.

You can relax in the cozy saloon, enjoy warm juice or go for walk on the frozen sea ice during the stop. The icebreaker makes a pool free of ice and every visitor can take a swim in the dark icy water in a flotation survival suit. The captain will present Cruise & Swim Certificate to everyone as a memorable gift.

Event Icebreaker Cruises

Our partners have introduced a new concept featuring different thematic cruises throughout the season. Morning Cruises usually start at 10:00 or 11:00 and always take place during daylight, as days at the Arctic Circle are very short in winter.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy the Daytime Cruise, featuring the greatest hits of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA. The afternoon cruise usually begins at 14:00, and transportation from Rovaniemi is available via the Icebreaker Shuttle Bus.

Please note that Icebreaker Shuttle Bus leaves from Rovaniemi approximately 3 hours before starting time.

Details

Polar Explorer Icebreaker Details

Icebreaker was built in 1976 in Germany as an ice-class, anchor-handling, tug and supply vessel,
Ship was fully rebuilt in 1991,
Ship is 78 meters long, 14 meters wide and 22 meters high and has 7 decks,
Total number of passengers is 199,
During the stop at sea for swimming and floating, the depth of water is approximately 10-15 meters,
Swimming in a survival suit in the freezing cold sea water is absolutely safe and does not require any swimming ability.

Pricing

Morning Cruise

325€ / adult, 280€ / child

Daytime Cruise

325€ / adult, 280€ / child

Price for children applies for children from 4 to 12 years old (survival suits are available at size 125 cm so if your child’s height is over 120 cm they can swim). Children younger than 3 years are free of charge. Base price does not include transportation and meals.

Please note that the Icebreaker Cruise uses dynamic pricing and therefore the rates above may change. Our Sales team will provide you with the best quote upon completion of the form below.

Icebreaker Cruise (3 hours),
Guided tour with the audio guide,
Walking on sea ice,
Ice water swimming in special survival suits,
Movie in icebreaker cinema,
Hot drinks,
Cruise & Swim certificate.

Option with transportation also includes:

Shuttle bus service for Morning Cruise and Daytime Cruise.

Access to VIP panorama Business Class lounge,
Complimentary soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and sweet and salty snacks in the lounge,
Special guided 7-deck tour for Business Class passengers only by English-speaking guide (can be duplicated in other 16 available languages via audio guide mobile application),
“First to swim” priority.

No cancellation fees will be charged for cancellations made more than 30 days before the cruise departure. If the cancellation is made 30 days or less before the departure date, cancellation fees will apply. In case of “no show”, being late for cruise departure or shuttle bus pick up resulting in missing the departure, 100% cancellation fees apply.

More than 30 days prior the cruise no charge,
30 – 14 days prior the cruise – 25 € per pax booking fees are charged,
14 – 8 days prior the cruise – 75 € per pax booking fees are charged,
7 days or less prior the cruise – 100% of the total amount will be charged.

Cancellation fees will be applied regardless of the reason for cancellation, including but not limited to medical issues, local government restrictions, flight cancellations, or other similar force majeure situations. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any losses arising from such circumstances.

Read the blog about the personal Icebreaker experience of one of our colleagues HERE. Check the pictures below to see what you can expect in the middle of the frozen Bothnian Sea!