Icebreaker Sampo Cruise

The legendary Icebreaker Sampo cruises this winter in Kemi, Sea Lapland from 18th of December 2023 to 30th of March 2024. The Icebreaker Arktis cruises in Kemi from 1st to 6th of April 2024. Book an Arctic Icebreaker Cruise now!

Icebreaker Arktis cruises in Kemi from 1st to 6th of April 2024. Book Icebreaker Arktis cruise at special price!

Book an Arctic Icebreaker Sampo Cruise in Lapland

The Icebreaker Sampo is the world’s only A1 Super class passenger icebreaker. Sampo is one of the most known tourism attractions in Finland. The cruise on an icebreaker takes you to the frozen sea where the scenery is just one of a kind. You can also walk on ice and swim by this mighty vessel in a survival suit! Book the bucket list adventure on this legendary vessel now! If you buy lunch as an additional service, it will be served before or after the cruise in the main building of the SnowCastle of Kemi in Restaurant Lumihiutale.

Transport to the harbour

We offer shuttle bus transportation from Kemi, Rovaniemi and HaparandaTornio to the harbour. Sampo is located in the port of Kemi, where only travelers who have registered for cruises can access it during the cruise.

Please read the useful information before arriving to Kemi and the Icebreaker Sampo cruise. Note: the icebreaker Sampo was constructed in 1960 and converted for tourism purposes in 1987. The vessel is not wheelchair accessible.

From Rovaniemi

Morning cruise from Rovaniemi

Pick-up from Rovaniemi

  • 05:30 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 05:40 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 05:50 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • 06:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
  • Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.

Icebreaker cruise

  • 7:30 Check in for Sampo at the SnowCastle area
  • 8:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
  • 8:30-12:00 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
  • 12:00 Shuttle bus departure from harbour

SnowCastle area of Kemi

  • 12:30-14:30 Lunch and time for visiting the SnowExperience365
  • 14:30 Shuttle bus departure

Drop off to Rovaniemi

  • 16:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
  • 16:10 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 16:20 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 16:30 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)

Afternoon cruise from Rovaniemi

Pick-up from Rovaniemi

  • 08:10 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:30 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:40 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 08:50 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • 09:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
  • Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.

SnowCastle area of Kemi

  • 10:30 Check in for Sampo at the SnowCastle area
  • 10:30-12:15 Lunch and time for visiting the SnowExperience365
  • 12:30 Shuttle bus departure

Icebreaker cruise

  • 13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
  • 13:00-16:30 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
  • 16:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbour

Drop off to Rovaniemi

  • 18:30 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
  • 18:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 18:50 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Tähtikuja 3, Rovaniemi)
  • 19:00 Santa’s Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
  • 19:15 Apukka Resort (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi)

From Haparanda and Tornio all times in Finnish time (UTC+2)

Morning cruise from Haparanda and Tornio

Pick-up from Haparanda and Tornio

all times in Finnish time (UTC+2)

  • 6:45 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
  • 6:50 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
  • 7:00 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
  • Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.

Icebreaker cruise

  • 7:40 Check in for Sampo at the SnowCastle area
  • 8:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
  • 8:30-12:00 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
  • 12:00 Shuttle bus departure from harbour

SnowCastle area of Kemi

  • 12:30-13:30 Time for visiting the SnowExperience365
  • 13:30 Shuttle bus departure

Drop off to Haparanda and Tornio

  • 14:00 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
  • 14:10 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
  • 14:15 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)

Afternoon cruise from Haparanda and Tornio

Pick-up from Haparanda and Tornio

all times in Finnish time (UTC+2)

  • 10:05 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
  • 10:10 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
  • 10:20 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
  • Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.

SnowCastle area of Kemi

  • 11:00 Check in for Sampo at the SnowCastle area
  • 11:00-12:15 Time for visiting the SnowExperience365
  • 12:30 Shuttle bus departure

Icebreaker cruise

  • 13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
  • 13:00-16:30 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
  • 16:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbour

Drop off to Haparanda and Tornio

  • 17:30 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
  • 17:40 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
  • 17:45 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)

From Kemi

Morning cruise from Kemi

Pick-up from Kemi

  • 07:25 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
  • 07:30 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
  • 07:35 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
  • 08:00 SnowCastle of Kemi (Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi)
  • Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.

Icebreaker cruise

  • 7:40 Check in for Sampo at the SnowCastle area
  • 8:30 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
  • 8:30-12:00 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
  • 12:00 Shuttle bus departure from harbour

SnowCastle of Kemi

  • 12:30-13:30 Time for visiting the SnowExperience365
  • 13:30 Shuttle bus departure

Drop off to Kemi

  • 12:30 SnowCastle of Kemi (Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi)
  • 13:35 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
  • 13:40 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
  • 13:45 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)

Afternoon cruise from Kemi

Pick-up from Kemi

  • 10:40 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
  • 10:45 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
  • 10:50 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
  • 11:00 Check in for Sampo at the SnowCastle area
  • 11:00-12:15 Time for visiting the SnowCastle of Kemi
  • 12:30 Pick up and shuttle bus departure from the SnowCastle of Kemi (Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi)
  • Please wait for the bus outside in front of the pick-up place.

Icebreaker cruise

  • 13:00 Shuttle bus arrival to harbour
  • 13:00-16:30 Icebreaker Sampo Cruise
  • 16:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbour

Drop off to Kemi

  • 17:00 SnowCastle of Kemi (Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi)
  • 17:05 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
  • 17:10 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
  • 17:15 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
Terms of use

Icebreaker cruises in Finnish Sea Lapland since 1988

Sampo has been cruising through the icy sea channels since 1961 and has been carrying passengers since 1988. Get to know one of Finland’s most famous international tourist attractions better.

Icefloating experience

Floating in a survival suite next to the icebreaker in the icy sea water truly is once in a lifetime experience.

Walking on ice

Walking on top of the frozen sea ice next to the Icebreaker vessel is something unique.

Multilingual guides

Our professional guides give service in multiple languages. The guided tours included in the price are done in English, but you can get the tour in your own language for extra cost.

Services on board

Services on board

Sampo restaurant is nostalgic and cozy. The café and the icebreaker bar are open during the cruise serving local drinks and snacks.

Take amazing photos

The frozen sea is a beautiful environment to take amazing pictures.

Local crew

Professional Finnish crew is there to answer all questions about the vessel`s operations. 

Feedback from our guests

Have a look at what our customers think about the experience.

Professional staff

Very professional guides and crew. I got so much interesting information and the vessel is so impressive. Ice floating was the best ever experience!

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Bucketlist experience

The kind of adventures you do once in a lifetime.

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An amazing experience

An amazing experience! You will see the frozen lake cracks, float in the ice water, and take some amazing pictures.

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Icebreaker Sampo and Arktis cruises next winter 2024-2025

Icebreaker cruises are offered by two icebreakers during season 2024-2025 in Kemi. The historical and legendary Sampo and its little sister, more modern, Arktis. Kemi Tourism Ltd. has provided the unique icebreaker experience since 1988 in Kemi and continues providing these world-known true Finnish experiences even stronger in the future.

Cruises are available on Arktis from 2.12.2024 and on Sampo from 20.12.2024. Group bookings via sales office [email protected]. Online bookings are available later this spring.

Icebreaker Sampo Cruise

Built in 1960 – Capacity 180 – A1 Super

20.12.2024-5.4.2025

4h Icebreaker cruise
Ice floating experience
Walking on ice
Guided tour around the vessel
Diploma
Welcome drink
Lunch or brunch buffet on board
Entrance to the SnowExperience365

Icebreaker Arktis Cruise

Built in 1980 – Capacity 180 – A1

2.12.2024-5.4.2025

3h Icebreaker cruise
Ice floating experience
Walking on ice
Diploma

Contact information

Our sales office is open all-year-round and ready to help you with your requests. Call +358 16 258878 or mail us [email protected].

Our reception is open daily +358 40 831 8273

If you have any problems with the pick up or check in, contact: Sampo check in for Sampo guests +358 40 358 2634, [email protected].

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