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Icebreaker
 Cruise Experience
‍in Lapland

POLAR EXPLORER cruise in Lapland

Breaking the ice is just the beginning! Sail through frozen seas, swim in the icy Arctic, and discover everything else this unforgettable adventure includes.

Polar Explorer Icebreaker cruise experience in Lapland
Experience the Arctic!
Book your Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise today and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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DON'T COMPROMISE - GET THE BEST. ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic adventure aboard the Polar Explorer Icebreaker!

Choose between a 2- or 3-hour cruise and feel the true power of the Icebreaker as it crushes through the frozen sea. Explore its fascinating decks with our interactive tour app, walk on the frozen sea, and float in icy waters wearing a warm, protective survival suit.

Learn about the incredible strength and purpose of icebreakers in our onboard cinema, where a short 10-minute film brings their story to life.

After your adventure, relax in the cozy saloon with a cup of hot juice and take home your official Cruise & Swim Certificate — a perfect keepsake from an unforgettable Arctic experience.

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LAPLAND

MORE THAN JUST AN ICEBREAKER

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Arctic Ice Floating

Float effortlessly in the icy sea wearing a warm survival suit.
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Walk on the Frozen Sea

Step safely on the ice and capture amazing photos in front of the ship.
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Family Adventure

Children over 125 cm can join the swimming activity with their parents.
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Sauna

Professional Photographer

Take home a beautiful souvenir photo of your Arctic experience.
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Onboard Comfort

Enjoy a complimentary hot drink, buy snacks, and souvenirs in the icebreaker shop.
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Multilingual Guides

Friendly assistance in several languages.
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Audio Guide App

Learn about icebreakers in your own language (16 available).
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Meet the local Crew

Visit the bridge and meet the captain and crew.
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Icebreaker Cinema

Watch a 10-minute film about the power of icebreakers.
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Drone Friendly

Drones welcome for impressive aerial shots.
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Easy Transfers

Comfortable shuttle from Rovaniemi, Kemi, Tornio, Haparanda & Luleå.
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CHOOSE YOUR CRUISE

Polar Explorer Icebreaker

MORNING
BRUNCH CRUISE 

€275

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Duration: 2 hours

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Experience the Arctic in full daylight

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Brunch on board (extra charge)

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No shuttle bus service*

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Walk on the frozen sea

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Guided tour with audio guide

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Float in icy waters wearing a survival suit

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Complimentary hot drink

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Short film about icebreakers

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Cruise & Swim Certificate

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Free parking

Start your Arctic morning surrounded by daylight and dazzling ice. Cruise through the frozen sea, walk on ice, float safely in icy water, and enjoy warm drinks with an optional brunch on board.

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Dancing
Queen cruise

€320

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Duration: 3 hours

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Celebration on Ice with music and fun

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Lunch on board (extra charge)

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Shuttle bus from Rovaniemi, Kemi,
Tornio, Haparanda & Luleå (extra charge)

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Walk on the frozen sea

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Guided tour with audio guide

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Float in icy waters wearing a survival suit

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Complimentary hot drink

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Short film about icebreakers

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Cruise & Swim Certificate

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Free parking

Turn up the fun with music, lights, and a joyful party atmosphere on board! Dance to ABBA, explore the icebreaker, and celebrate as the ship crushes through frozen Arctic landscapes on this unforgettable daytime cruise.

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Aurora Glow
dinner cruise

€335

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Duration: 3 hours

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Magical Arctic Cruise under the evening sky

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Dinner on board (extra charge)

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Chance to witness the Northern Lights

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Shuttle bus from Rovaniemi, Kemi,
Tornio & Haparanda (extra charge)

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Walk on the frozen sea

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Guided tour with audio guide

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Float in icy waters wearing a survival suit

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Complimentary hot drink

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Short film about icebreakers

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Cruise & Swim certificate

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Free parking

As night falls, the Arctic comes alive with a glowing disco on ice. Enjoy music, lights, and dancing under the stars while sailing through the frozen sea — and if you’re lucky, the northern lights may join the show.

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Booking conditions for icebreaker cruises and accompanied services

CRUISE TIMETABLE
2025-2026

Icebreaking Adventure

Step aboard the Polar Explorer Icebreaker and experience the magic of the Arctic like never before. Feel the ship’s immense power as it breaks through thick sea ice, opening a path across the frozen waters of the Bothnian Sea. Explore the seven decks, visit the Captain’s bridge and engine room, and discover the fascinating world of icebreakers through a short film.

Guided Exploration

Step outside onto the frozen sea for unforgettable photos, or take the adventure further by floating safely in the icy water wearing a survival suit. Enjoy a delicious meal and hot drinks on board as you watch the endless white horizon stretch around you. At the end of your journey, you’ll receive a certificate signed by the Captain — a perfect keepsake from your once-in-a-lifetime Arctic adventure.

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How to get to the icebreaker

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)

By own transportation

Address:
Axelsviksvägen 291 C
95295 Båtskärsnäs, Sweden

Free parking is available at the cruise terminal.

No reservation is needed.

Directions

By our shuttle bus

Pick up locations:
In Finland: Rovaniemi, Kemi, Tornio
In Sweden: Luleå, Haparanda

You will be able to choose any pick up and drop off location that best suits your travel plans during the reservation process.

Pick-up details

Icebreaker shuttle bus timetable

ROVANIEMI (FINNISH TIME)
Early season (25.11–19.12) Dancing Queen Morning (20–31.12) Dancing Queen Afternoon (23.12–14.4) Aurora Glow (26.12–14.3)
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Santa Sport hotel 07:25 17:05 06:25 16:05 10:25 20:05 14:25 00:05
Arctic TreeHouse hotel 07:35 16:45 06:35 15:45 10:35 19:45 14:35 23:45
Invisible Forest Lodge 07:40 16:50 06:40 15:55 10:40 19:55 14:40 23:55
Santa Claus Holiday Village 07:45 16:50 06:45 15:50 10:45 19:50 14:45 23:50
Tourist Information 08:00 16:35 07:00 15:35 11:00 19:35 15:00 23:35
Rovaniemi train station 08:10 16:30 07:10 15:30 11:10 19:30 15:10 23:30
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KEMI / TORNIO (FINNISH TIME)
Early season (25.11–19.12) Dancing Queen Morning (20–31.12) Dancing Queen Afternoon (23.12–14.4) Aurora Glow (26.12–14.3)
Pick up Drop off Pick up Drop off Pick up Drop off Pick up Drop off
Glass Villas 09:05 15:50 08:05 14:50 12:05 18:50 16:05 22:50
Scandic hotel 09:15 15:35 08:15 14:35 12:15 18:35 16:15 22:35
Merihovi hotel 09:20 15:40 08:20 14:40 12:20 18:40 16:20 22:40
Kemi Train Station 09:30 15:30 08:30 14:30 12:30 18:30 16:30 22:30
Tornio Grand hotel 09:55 15:00 08:55 14:00 12:55 18:00 16:55 22:00
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HAPARANDA / LULEÅ (SWEDISH TIME)
Early season (25.11–19.12) Dancing Queen Morning (20–31.12) Dancing Queen Afternoon (23.12–14.4) Aurora Glow (26.12–14.3)
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Stadshotell Haparanda 09:00 14:00 08:00 13:00 12:00 17:00 16:00 21:00
Cape East hotel Haparanda 08:55 14:05 07:55 13:05 11:55 17:05 15:55 21:05
Brändön Lodge 08:30 14:30 07:30 13:30 11:30 17:30 no shuttle
Clarion Hotel Luleå 08:00 15:00 07:00 14:00 11:00 18:00 no shuttle
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Map of northern Scandinavia highlighting Polar Explorer region with red markers on Rovaniemi, Haparanda, Kemi, and Luleå showing travel times between locations.
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