Icebreaker Sampo offers the most exciting, memorable moments in the Arctic nature and an incredible icebreaking adventure with the unique experience of swimming amongst the ice. Sampo is like a moving museum retaining its original form from the 1960’s as closely as possible. Everyone on board will surely feel the by-gone glory of the vessel even today. The atmospheric restaurants are the heart of the steel giant. Make your experience even more unique with our luxury cruise package. Get a private room and guide and a taste of our finest arctic delicacies. You can also experience Arctic Freedom at its fullest with a snowmobile-icebreaker safari. Journey over the frozen sea towards Sampo which is waiting for you in the middle of the Gulf of Bothnia. Combine with Seaside Glass Villas and join the safari from the villas or hop on the bus that takes you to Sampo in 10 minutes.
Pricing
3 hour cruise
Get straight into the action with a 3-hour burst onto the frozen sea.
INCLUDES:
– Presentation of the icebreaker
– Ice floating event
– Icebreaker Sampo diploma
– Entrance to the SnowCastle
*Lunch onshore in the Seaview Restaurant for an additional price
205 €
Children 4-11 years old get a 40% discount, under 4 year-olds free of charge.
4 hour cruise
The complete luxury icebreaker experience.
INCLUDES:
– Guided tour of the ship
– Ice floating event
– Icebreaker Sampo diploma
– 3-course buffet in the
*Snowmobile safari from the SnowCastle to the icebreaker for an additional price
367€
Children 4-11 years old get a 40% discount, under 4 year-olds free of charge.
Schedule
The Icebreaker Sampo cruise season is between November – April.
Outside the Icebreaker cruise season through May – December Sampo provides chartered restaurant services as well as the most spectacular surroundings for conferences and meetings.
| Date | Cruise | Departure | Duration |
| 21.02. | Arctic Sunrise | 9:00 | 3h |
| 22.02. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 23.02. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 25.02. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 26.02. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 27.02. | Arctic Sunrise | 08:00 | 4h |
| Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h | |
| 28.02. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 3h |
| Date | Cruise | Departure | Duration |
| 01.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 02.03. | SOLD OUT | 13:00 | 4h |
| 04.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 05.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 06.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 07.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 08.03. | Arctic Sunrise | 9:00 | 3h |
| Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h | |
| 09.03. | SOLD OUT | 13:00 | 4h |
| 12.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 13.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 14.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 15.03. | Arctic Sunrise | 08:00 | 4h |
| Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h | |
| 16.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 18.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 19.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 3h |
| 20.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 21.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 22.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 23.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 26.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 29.03. | SOLD OUT | 13:00 | 4h |
| 30.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 3h |
| 31.03. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| Date | Cruise | Departure | Duration |
| 03.04. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 3h |
| 06.04. | SOLD OUT | 13:00 | 4h |
| 12.04. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
| 13.04. | Blue Moment | 13:00 | 4h |
Transfers
Icebreaker Sampo departs from the Port of Ajos 10 kilometres south from the Kemi city centre. There are no regular public transportation routes to the harbour. We offer shuttle bus transportation for every cruise date.
Kemi Shuttle Bus
The Kemi shuttle bus will take you from the city centre to the harbour and back.
| Bus Stop | |||
| Kemi railway station | 06:50 | 07:50 | 11:50 |
| Hotels Merihovi & Scandic | 06:55 | 07:55 | 11:55 |
| SnowCastle Resort | 07:00 | 08:00 | 12:00 |
| Hostel Villa Kemi | 07:10 | 08:10 | 12:10 |
| Icebreaker Sampo | 07:30 | 08:30 | 12:20 |
There are a limited amount of seats, please book your transfer in advance before the cruise date. We cannot guarantee availability on-the-spot.
Rovaniemi Shuttle Bus
The Rovaniemi shuttle bus will take you from the Arctic Circle to the Icebreaker Sampo and back. Visitors taking the Rovaniemi bus are granted free entrance to the Kemi SnowCastle. The bus will take a 1-2 hour stop at the SnowCastle, giving you the chance to enjoy the best snow & ice experience in Lapland. On
| Bus Stop | Arrival | Departure |
| Arctic Circle | 06:20 | |
| Hotel Arctic Treehouse | 06:30 | |
| Aallonkatu | 06:45 | |
| Icebreaker Sampo | 08:15 | 12:15 |
| SnowCastle | 12:30 | 14:30 |
| Rovaniemi | 16:00 |
If there is an afternoon cruise on the same date as your morning cruise, you may choose depart with a later bus.
| Bus Stop | Arrival | Departure |
| SnowCastle Resort | 17:30 | |
| Rovaniemi | 19:00 |
| Bus Stop | Arrival | Departure |
| Arctic Circle | 05:20 | |
| Hotel Arctic Treehouse | 05:30 | |
| Aallonkatu | 05:45 | |
| Icebreaker Sampo | 07:15 | 12:15 |
| SnowCastle Resort | 12:30 | 14:30 |
| Rovaniemi | 16:00 |
If there is an afternoon cruise on the same date as your morning cruise, you may choose to depart with a later bus.
| Bus Stop | Arrival | Departure |
| SnowCastle Resort | 17:30 | |
| Rovaniemi | 19:00 |
| Bus Stop | Arrival | Departure |
| Arctic Circle | 08:00 | |
| Hotel Arctic Treehouse | 08:10 | |
| Aallonkatu | 08:25 | |
| SnowCastle Resort | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Icebreaker Sampo | 12:15 | 16:15 |
| Rovaniemi | 18:00 |
| Bus Stop | Arrival | Departure |
| Arctic Circle | 09:05 | |
| Hotel Arctic Treehouse | 09:15 | |
| Aallonkatu | 09:30 | |
| SnowCastle Resort | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Icebreaker Sampo | 12:15 | 17:15 |
| Rovaniemi | 19:00 |
There are a limited amount of seats, please book your transfer in advance before the cruise date. We cannot guarantee availability on-the-spot.
Facts about Icebreaker Sampo
Capacity
Passangers capacity: 180
Largest room: 92 seats
Decks: 7
Manufacture
Place: Helsinki, Finland
Date: 1960
Manufacturer: Wärtsilä
Power
Ice class: 1A Super
Ice breaking capacity: 120 cm
Engines: 4 engines, 8800 hp
Top speed: 16 knots
Size
Lenght: 74,68 m
Width: 17,4 m
Draught: 6,8 m
Gross weight: 3540 tonns
Home harbor: Ajos, Kemi, Finland
A-licence
Services
Souvenir shop
Free WiFi
Guided tour
Icebreaker cruise
Availability: December to April
Icefloating
Meet the captain at the Captain’s bridge
Diploma
Departure times: 3 h cruise 9-12, 4 h cruise: 8-12, 13-17, 18-22
Reviews
We have been creating once-in-a-lifetime adventures for over 30 years with hundreds of thousands of guests. Check out what our happy clients have to say!
4.8
4.8 out of 5
145 reviews
January 2019
4.5
4.5 out of 5
223 reviews
January 2019
Experience of waking up early and going for Sampo from Rovaniemi was a memorable trip for us. … Seeing the big ship parked in the middle of the frozen sea was
Special thanks to Mr Oscar, he helped us a lot by clicking out some memorable photos.
I must suggest everyone
5/5
March 2018
4.4
4.5 out of 5
192 reviews
January 2019
A visit to the old icebreaker is a must-have. After a great meal, you will get a guided tour through the ship. You will see everything from the bridge to the engine room and much more. The very friendly guides will answer all your questions very professionally. The highlight of the tour is that you can, if you wish, make an ice-water float in a dry-suit. I recommend to do this, this is an unforgettable memory.
5/5
Frank Perzi
January 2018
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