Arctic Explorer icebreaker cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi
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Arctic Explorer icebreaker cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

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£303.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Swedish, Finnish, Chinese, Hebrew
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • It's a thrilling adventure in Swedish Lapland with transport from Rovaniemi
  • You'll have the opportunity to disembark for a guided walk across the sea ice
  • A highlight includes floating in the icy waters while wearing a warm survival suit
  • You'll explore the engine room and the science of icebreaking with an audio guide
What to expect

Embark on a thrilling adventure aboard the Arctic Explorer, an authentic industrial icebreaker now repurposed for intrepid explorers. Experience the exhilarating sensation of the vessel's hull cutting through the thick ice as you traverse the frozen waters of the Gulf of Bothnia.

When conditions permit, disembark for a guided walk across the sea ice and immerse yourself in this stark yet beautiful landscape. The adventure doesn't stop there. You'll also have the opportunity to float in the icy waters while wearing a warm survival suit.

Round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi to Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland is included. Throughout the expedition, lasting approximately two and a half hours, audio commentary will take you through the engine room and the science of icebreaking.

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What's included
  • check Cruise
  • check Use of equipment
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Multilingual audio commentary
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Health/travel insurance
Where
Meeting point:
Round-trip shuttle transportation is included from selected pick-up points in Rovaniemi. Your exact pick-up point and time will be confirmed after booking. Please arrive at your selected pick-up point 10 minutes before departure. The expedition departs from the icebreaker terminal in Axelsvik, Axelsviksvägen 291C, 952 95 Båtskärsnäs, Sweden.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Ice floating is available for participants who are at least 125 cm tall

Know in advance:

  • Ice floating and walking on the frozen sea are subject to weather and ice conditions. The captain makes the final safety decision for each departure
  • Audio guides available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Japanese, Turkish, Hebrew

Remember to bring:

  • A valid passport or national ID for the border crossing
  • Suitable winter shoes and warm winter clothing
  • Thermal layers, woollen socks, a hat and gloves
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Provider
Polar Explorer Oy
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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