From Tornio: Icebreaker Sampo Cruise with icefloating program

Your experience begins with a choice of pickup from selected locations in Tornio and Haparanda. After check‑in you have time to visit the area before the shuttle continues 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 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.

1. 1

   Kemi

   4 hours

   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.

2. 2

   The Icebreaking Company

   2 hours

   SnowCastle area offers an unique snow & ice experience. Entrance to the SnowExperience365 exhibition is including in the Sampo cruise price. Entrance to the Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition, located at the SnowCastle area, are extra-fee services. SnowExperience365 is a snow & ice exhibition room, open all year round. SnowExperience365 exhibition room consists ice sculptures, ice slide, ice bar and ice tables. SnowExperience365 is located in the SnowCastle area`s main building. For additional price we recommend to visit the SnowCastle Winter Park and Gemstone exhibition located at the SnowCastle area. SnowCastle Winter park is open 20.1.- 6.4.2024. It is totally made of snow and it offers traditional Finnish snow activities for visitors in winter time . The Gemstone exhibition showcases jewelry and gemstones comprehensively from both Finland and around the world.

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please notice that walking on ice is dependent of weather conditions on the sea.
• Ice floating is included in the Icebreaker experience and is optional to program to join. Floating programd requires normal physical health, the staff have the right to assess the physical and mental condition of each customer and decide on participation. Floating program 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.