Sampo Icebreaker Boat Trip from Haparanda & Tornio with Lunch & Pick-Up

About the Activity

What to Expect

Discover the magic of Lapland’s icy waters on our Arctic icebreaker cruise – a truly spectacular experience! This four-hour cruise on the frozen sea in Kemi, Lapland, offers a unique opportunity to experience the Arctic landscape. Once aboard the historic Icebreaker Sampo, which was originally constructed in 1960 and converted for tourism in 1987, you will be greeted with a welcome drink. The vessel itself is a marvel, equipped to navigate through thick ice, offering a rare chance to witness the powerful breaking of ice beneath your feet.

The adventure continues with an ice floating experience that truly sets this tour apart. Clad in special suits, you will float amidst the ice, a surreal moment of tranquility and wonder. As the ship makes its way through the frozen expanse, the opportunity to walk on the ice is another unforgettable highlight. During the cruise, you will enjoy a lunch buffet on board, providing warmth and energy for the exciting activities. A guided tour around the vessel will enrich your understanding of how this impressive icebreaker operates in such extreme conditions.

The tour concludes with the presentation of a diploma, a keepsake of your extraordinary adventure. Pick up service is available in Haparanda and Tornio with a convenient shuttle bus, ensuring a seamless journey from start to finish. Ideal for those seeking a truly unique and adventurous experience, this cruise offers a remarkable glimpse into the icy wonders of the Arctic.

Highlights

• Icebreaker Boat with comfortable amenities

• Guided tour with knowledgeable captain

• Various activities like ice floating, walking on the frozen sea and a lunch buffet

• Included visit to the SnowCastle Winter Park

Itinerary

• Pick Up from Haparanda or Tornio

• SnowCastle of Kemi

• Icebreaker boat trip

• Drop off in Haparanda or Tornio

How to Get There

We meet at the snowcastle of Kemi, 90 minutes before departure. After checking in you will have time to explore the snowcastle winter park.

After completed booking, you will receive a document with the specific pick-up times for the chosen location. Please note that the pick-up times will be a lot earlier than the starting time of the boat trip.

Pick Up

If you would like to make use of our pick up service from Haparanda or Tornio you can choose your prefered pick up spot during the booking.

Characteristics of The Boat

• Name of the boat: Sampo

• Icebreaker boat

• Number of passengers: 180

• Bar

• Sun-protected area

• Restaurant (buffet)

• Restrooms

Included Services

• Pick up

• Welcome drink

• Lunch

• Lunch (Buffet)

• Ice floating

• Guided tour of the boat

Additional Services

• Drinks (Drinks on the frozen sea during ice floating: €7 - Drinks on the frozen sea during ice floating from ice glass: €10 - Finnish Coffee Platter €14)

Requirements

• Minimum size for ice floating: 140 cm

Bring Along

• Cash or card

• Warm clothes (hat, mittens, scarf)

• Change of clothes (especially socks)

Good to Know

• Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly

• Not recommended for people with reduced mobility

• Not accessible to wheelchairs and strollers

• No pets allowed

• It is not allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks on board

• If bad weather forces the provider to cancel the activity, you’ll receive a full refund or have the option to reschedule

• Please note that if you choose to take advantage of our pick up service the meeting time will be a few hours before the start of the activity, so free up the full day for the activity.