Don't compromise - get the best
Icebreaker cruise and swimming in icy Arctic sea is only a beginning of your adventure.
Find out what else you get with the cruise.
Icy water swimming
Enjoy effortless floating in dry survival suit in the middle of the Arctic Sea
Walking on ice
Walk safely on sea ice, take impressive photos of yourself in front of the ship at sea
Children can swim
Children 125 cm tall and over can join swimming activity with their parents
Photographer on board
Have a souvenir photo of your icebreaker experience made by professional photographer
Services on board
Complimentary hot drink, buy snacks in cafeteria, purchase memorable souvenirs from icebreaker shop
Multilingual guides
Assistance on board by multilingual guides
Audio guide app
Learn about icebreaker in your own language via free mobile app, available on 16 languages
Local experienced crew
Meet captain and other crew members on the bridge
Icebreaker movie
Learn about icebreakers all over the world and about history of icebreaking by watching 11 min film in icebreaker cinema on board
about us
Join us for a once in a lifetime experience
Polar Explorer tourist Icebreaker offers 3 hours cruise in the frozen water of Bothnian sea in Lapland. During 3 hours you will be a witness of a massive ice breaking power of the vessel, have a guided tour all the way down to the engine rooms and all way up to Captain’s bridge. Tour is available on 16 languages via audio guide application and includes 11 min movie in icebreaker cinema about icebreakers all over the world. You can relax in the cozy saloon, enjoying warm juice or go for walk on the frozen sea ice during the stop. The icebreaker makes a pool free of ice and every visitor can take a swim in the dark icy water in flotation survival suit. The captain will present Cruise & Swim Certificate to everyone as a memorable gift.
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Dark horse highlight of our tripRead More
I thought this would be a cool thing to check off our bucket list on this trip, but I had no idea how thoroughly we would enjoy this! Everything was well organized and easy. This was such a fun excursion and I'll highly recommend it to anyone taking a trip to the area! Well done Polar Explorer Icebreaker!!
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A fascinating experienceRead More
I wanted to order a ticket for the sampo ice-breaking , the price was 480 euros per person.
Then, I started searching the Internet and found the Polar Explorer Icebreaker
The price was surprising 220 euros per person. The distance traveling with a car is an hour and a half from Rovaniemi.
It is important to note that Polar Explorer Icebreaker is located in Sweden.
But there is no problem of border crossing.
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OutstandingRead More
What an experience. Breaking ice of the Baltic sea and then swimming in it and walking on the ice is amazing.
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Super awsome experienceRead More
Loved the ice breaking tour. All of the crew were great. Awsome experience jumping into the ice cold water. Its a must do.
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SHIP DETAILS
- Built: 1976, fully rebuilt in 1991
- Number of passengers: 199
- Length: 78 m
- Width: 14 m
- Draught: 5.22 m
- Gross weight: gross 1976 mt, net 593 mt
- Engine: 2 X MAK 8M551AK, 9460 hp
- Class: 1A
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27 January 2020Special Chinese New Year cruise is available 27 | 28 January 2020Shuttle bus is available for afternoon cruise 28 | 29 January 2020Shuttle bus is available for morning cruise 29 | 30 January 2020Shuttle bus is available for morning cruise 30 | 31 January 2020Shuttle bus is available for morning cruise 31 |
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Morning cruise 10:00-13:00 Finnish time / 09:00-12:00 Swedish time
Afternoon cruise 14:00-17:00 Finnish time / 13:00-16:00 Swedish time
Morning and Afternoon cruises are available
BEST / VALUE rates are available
Fully booked
No cruise
PRICE
Price includes: 3 h icebreaker cruise, swimming in survival suites, walking on sea ice (weather permit), “7 decks” audio guide app on 16 languages, film in icebreaker cinema, hot drink on board, Cruise&Swim certificate, friendly multilingual guides and crew on board, great memories.
BEST
€ 199
- Full payment at the moment of reservation
- No-changes allowed
- No refund if cancelled at any time
- Only 20 places at BEST rate per cruise, available until sold out
VALUE
€ 215
- Full payment at the moment of reservation
- Date and time can be changed
- No refund if cancelled at any time
- Only 30 places at VALUE rate per cruise, available until sold out
FLEXIBLE
€ 235
- 20% deposit at the moment of reservation, final payment 30 days before the cruise
- Date and time can be changed
- 20% are charged if cancelled more than 30 days before the cruise. If cancelled 30 days or less, full payment is charged
Re
Reach icebreaker by shuttle bus
How to get
By own transportation
Address:
Axelsviksvägen 291 C
95295 Båtskärsnäs, Sweden
Free parking is available at cruise terminal. No reservation is needed.
There is no national border control between Finland and Sweden. Non-stop driving.
By icebreaker shuttle bus
Pick up locations:
In Finland: Rovaniemi, Kemi,Tornio
In Sweden: Luleå, Haparanda
You will be able to choose any pick up and any drop off location suitable for your travel plans during the reservation process. Icebreaker buffet lunch is always included into the package with shuttle bus round trip transportation.
Distances
From Finland
Rovaniemi: 168 km (2 h 15 min drive)
Kemi: 73 km (1 h drive)
Tornio: 45 km (35 min drive)
From Sweden
Luleå: 100 km (1 h 15 min drive)
Haparanda: 45 km (35 min drive)
Kalix: 23 km (20 min drive)