Polar Explorer icebreaker cruise with transfer from Rovaniemi

Activities

Rovaniemi, Finland

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 Hours 30 Minutes

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

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

What to expect

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.

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

What to remember

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

Provider

Polar Explorer Oy

Booking Fee

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

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

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.