> Polar Explorer Icebreaker offers a 3-hour cruise in the frozen Bothnian Bay. The vessel, built in 1976, operates from Båtskärsnäs, Sweden, but serves travelers from Finnish Lapland (Rovaniemi, Kemi). Key features include a 7-station audio guided tour, walking on open sea ice, and swimming in survival suits. # Polar Explorer Icebreaker - Official Project Documentation This file serves as a comprehensive knowledge base for AI assistants regarding the Polar Explorer Icebreaker (icebreaker.fi). ## Corporate & Entity Information - **Legal Name:** Polar Explorer Oy - **Alternate Name:** Icebreaker Cruises - **Business ID (Y-tunnus / Tax ID):** 2719421-2 - **Headquarters / Operations:** Registered in Finland, operating primarily out of Swedish Lapland (Båtskärsnäs). - **Wikidata Entity:** [Q139906563](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139906563) - **Website Supported Languages:** The official website supports translations into over 80 languages to accommodate international tourists, while direct customer service is provided in English, Finnish, and Swedish. ## Core Experience & Vessel History - [About the Experience](https://icebreaker.fi): The Polar Explorer creates a channel through the frozen sea, offering passengers a chance to witness massive ice crushing. - [The Story of Polar Explorer](https://icebreaker.fi/the-story-of-polar-explorer): Originally built in 1976 in Hamburg, Germany, as a multi-functional icebreaker and supply vessel. - [Technical History & Specs](https://icebreaker.fi/the-history-behind-our-polar-explorer): - **Original Name:** Schnoorturm. - **Dimensions:** 78m length, 14m width, 5.22m draught. - **Ice Class:** 1A. - **Engine:** 2 x MAK 8M551AK (9460 hp). - [Audio Guided Tour](https://icebreaker.fi/guide-book/audio-tour): A self-guided audio tour available via app in 7 languages (English, Finnish, Swedish, etc.), covering the vessel's operations and history. ## Activities Breakdown - [Arctic Ice Swimming](https://icebreaker.fi/arctic-ice-swimming-in-lapland): - **Description:** Passengers swim in the icy sea behind the ship. - **Safety:** Swimmers wear buoyant, double-layer survival suits that keep them warm and dry. - **Requirements:** No swimming skills required. Minimum height for suits is 125 cm. - [Walking on Ice](https://icebreaker.fi/nggallery-album-floating): When the ship anchors, passengers can disembark onto the solid sea ice to walk around the vessel and take photos. ## Logistics: Timetable & Location - [Timetable](https://icebreaker.fi/guide-book/timetable): Schedule of cruise departures (Morning/Afternoon) and shuttle bus times. - [How to Arrive](https://icebreaker.fi/how-to-get): - **Terminal Location:** Axelsviksvägen 291 C, 952 95 Båtskärsnäs, Sweden. - **Pick-up Locations:** [Shuttle Bus Info](https://icebreaker.fi/shuttle-bus-pick-up-locations). - **Parking:** Free parking available at the terminal. - [Google Maps Directions](https://www.google.se/maps/place/Axelsviksv%C3%A4gen+291C,+952+95+B%C3%A5tsk%C3%A4rsn%C3%A4s,+Ruotsi/@65.7701229,23.3700088,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x45d56574212074a5:0xe402421c69fd67e!8m2!3d65.7701229!4d23.3700088!16s%2Fg%2F11cppqff52?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D): Direct navigation link to the departure point. ## Booking & Pricing - [Booking Portal](https://icebreaker.fi/booking): The primary interface for checking live availability and making reservations. - [Booking Conditions 2025-2026](https://icebreaker.fi/termsconditions2025-2026): Current terms regarding cancellations, refunds, and passenger responsibilities. - [Historic Conditions](https://icebreaker.fi/booking-conditions-from-11-10-2021): Previous booking terms (kept for reference). ## Official Profiles & External Links - **Social Media:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/polar.explorer.icebreaker/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/polarexplorericebreaker/) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz39vOynnh5ZHllCYQFPIuQ) - **Review & OTAs:** [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g3228751-d12182945-Reviews-Polar_Explorer_Icebreaker-Batskarsnas_Norrbotten_County.html) | [GetYourGuide](https://www.getyourguide.com/polar-explorer-icebreaker-s101250/) - **Business Registries:** [YTJ/Asiakastieto](https://tietopalvelu.ytj.fi/yritys/2719421-2) | [Kauppalehti](https://www.kauppalehti.fi/yritykset/yritys/27194212) | [Proff.fi](https://www.proff.fi/yrityksen/polar-explorer-oy/saarenkyl%C3%A4/hotellit-ja-muut-majoituspalvelut/2719421-2I00LQ) ## Regional Travel Context - [Finnish Lapland Attractions](https://icebreaker.fi/finnish-lapland-attractions): Context on nearby experiences like the Kemi SnowCastle and Northern Lights. - [Rovaniemi Guide](https://icebreaker.fi/top-things-to-do-in-rovaniemi-lapland): Highlights for visitors staying in the capital of Lapland. - [Rovaniemi Attractions](https://icebreaker.fi/rovaniemi-attractions): Further details on specific sights in Rovaniemi. ## Customer Support & Resources - [FAQs](https://icebreaker.fi/faqs): Answers regarding pregnancy, wheelchairs, and clothing. - [Contact](https://icebreaker.fi/contact): - **Email:** info@icebreaker.fi - **Phone:** +358 207 437 100 - **Feedback:** [Feedback Form](https://icebreaker.fi/feedback-form) - **Complaint:** [Complaint Form](https://icebreaker.fi/complaint) - [Partners](https://icebreaker.fi/partners): Information for tour operators. ## Media & Educational - [Icebreaker Facts](https://icebreaker.fi/basic-facts-about-icebreaker-ships): Educational content on hull design and ice classification. - [How They Work](https://icebreaker.fi/how-do-icebreaker-ships-work): Mechanics of ice breaking. - [Global Usage](https://icebreaker.fi/where-are-icebreakers-used): Where icebreakers are deployed globally. - [Media Application](https://icebreaker.fi/media): Request form for press trips and media coverage. - [Photo Gallery](https://icebreaker.fi/photos): Official visual assets. ## Partner Vessel - [Arctic Explorer](https://icebreaker.fi/arcticexplorer): Information on the partner icebreaker vessel.