No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking
From Rovaniemi: Icebreaker Sampo Cruise and icefloating
$621.61
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Begin your day with round‑trip transportation from Rovaniemi to Kemi. Upon arrival, you will check in for your icebreaker cruise and have free time to explore the included exhibitions in the main building area.
After your visit, a shuttle transfer takes you to Kemi’s 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 Rovaniemi.
After your visit, a shuttle transfer takes you to Kemi’s 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 Rovaniemi.
—
The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Morning Cruise (without lunch)
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: a 3.5-hour icebreaker cruise
a non-alcoholic welcome drink
Shuttle transfer: ❄️Check Rovaniemi Morning Pickup times from describtion
Icebreaker Sampo: 1960 build Finnish icebreaker with 1A Super icebreaking class
Activities during cruise: A guided tour of the ship, ice floating, and walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting)
Pickup included
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: a 3.5-hour icebreaker cruise
a non-alcoholic welcome drink
Shuttle transfer: ❄️Check Rovaniemi Morning Pickup times from describtion
Icebreaker Sampo: 1960 build Finnish icebreaker with 1A Super icebreaking class
Activities during cruise: A guided tour of the ship, ice floating, and walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Guided tour around Sampo, the historical 1960 build A1 Super class icebreaker
- Cruise Diploma
- Welcome drink and lunch on board
- Entrance to the SnowCastle area exhibitions (Snowxperience & Gemstone Exhibition)
- Walking on ice (weather permitting)
- Ice floating in a special survival suit in the ice Bothanian bay
- Transfer from Rovaniemi to the port and back.
- Drinks & snacks on board are possible to be bought in restaurant deck's cafeteria
-
Icebreaker Sampo experience includes a 4-hour icebreaker cruise, round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi to the harbor in Kemi, a non-alcoholic welcome drink, a guided tour of the ship, ice floating, and walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting), lunch on board, a certificate of participation. Onboard, you’ll find warm lounges and a café-restaurant for your comfort. Your cruise ticket also includes access to exhibitions and experiences at the SnowCastle area.
-
The Icebreaking CompanyKemi'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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
From Rovaniemi: Icebreaker Sampo Cruise and icefloating
$621.61
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!