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Polar Explorer icebreaker cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

Travel from Rovaniemi to Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland and embark on an exhilarating three-hour icebreaker cruise across the frozen Gulf of Bothnia aboard the Polar Explorer, a real industrial icebreaker now repurposed for adventurous explorers.

Witness the ship carve its way through the sea ice from the open decks. When conditions permit, you'll have the opportunity to step onto the frozen sea and even float safely in the icy water wearing a survival suit. Rest assured, the crew will provide full safety instructions before the activity.

Aboard the ship, you can follow a live guide or take advantage of an audio guide available in multiple languages. Take some time to visit the on-board cinema and warm up in the cosy restaurant. For added convenience, this experience includes round-trip shuttle transfers from selected pick-up points in Rovaniemi.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Rovaniemi
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided Tour
Subject expert guide
Tour with Audioguide
e-Voucher
Group tour
With audioguide
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll witness the immense power of the ship as it slices through the frozen Gulf of Bothnia
  • There's a chance to step onto the frozen sea and even float safely in icy water in a survival suit
  • A live guide or multilingual audio guide, as well as a cinema and restaurant, are available on board

Important to know

Accessibility:

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

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Optional extras, such as lunch and photography service, may be available on site

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
  • A live English-speaking guide and audio guide in 16 languages will take you through the Captain's bridge, the engine room, and the science of icebreaking
  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 45 days before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Guided tour
  • Cruise
  • Use of equipment
  • Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Multilingual audio commentary

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)
  • Health/travel insurance

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

Polar Explorer Oy


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