Santa’s Icebreaker
Two icons of Finnish storytelling have joined forces. Arktis is the Official Icebreaker of Santa Claus.
Book an Arctic Icebreaker Cruise in Lapland
Welcome to experience an amazing Arktis Icebreaker Cruise in Finland on the frozen sea in Kemi, Lapland. The 3 hour cruise includes ice floating experience, walking on ice and diploma. We also recommend booking additional paid services, such as lunch buffet in SnowCastle Restaurant and entrance to the SnowCastle area exhibitions.
Cruise with Transfer from Kemi
Cruise with Transfer from Rovaniemi
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Cruise with Transfer from Haparanda and Tornio
Cruise with Transfer from Oulu
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Cruise Schedules 2026-2027
We offer shuttle bus transportation from Kemi, Rovaniemi, Haparanda, Tornio and Oulu to the harbour. Arktis is located in Veitsiluoto Port, where only travelers who have registered for cruises can access during the cruise. Please read the useful information before arriving to Kemi and the Icebreaker Arktis Cruise.
- From Kemi
- From Rovaniemi
- From Haparanda and Tornio
- From Oulu
Morning Cruise from Kemi
Pick up from Kemi
07:00 Hotel Toivola (Kiveliƶnkatu 1, Kemi)
07:10 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
07:15 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
07:20 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
See photos and locations of the pickāup points here.
SnowCastle of Kemi area
07:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
07:30-08:30 Check-in for the cruise and optional breakfast at the restaurant (available by advance reservation only)
08:45 Shuttle bus departure to harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
09:00 Shuttle bus arrival at harbor
09:15-12:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
12:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbor
SnowCastle area
12:45 Arrival at SnowCastle area
12:45-14:00 Time for lunch at the restaurant and visit SnowCastle area exhibitions (extra fee services)
14:15 Shuttle bus departure from SnowCastle area
Drop off to Kemi
14:25 Kemi railway station
14:30 Hotel Merihovi
14:35 Hotel Scandic Kemi
14:45 Hotel Toivola
Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
Afternoon Cruise from Kemi
Pick up from Kemi
10:45 Hotel Toivola (Kiveliƶnkatu 1, Kemi)
10:55 Hotel Scandic Kemi (Hahtisaarenkatu 3, Kemi)
11:00 Hotel Merihovi (Keskuspuistokatu 6, Kemi)
11:05 Kemi railway station (Rautatiekatu 3, Kemi)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
See photos and locations of the pickāup points here.
SnowCastle of Kemi
11:15 Arrival at SnowCastle area
11:15-12:30 Check-in for the cruise and time for lunch at the restaurant and visit SnowCastle area exhibitions (extra fee services)
12:45 Shuttle bus departure to harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival at harbor
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:25 Shuttle bus departure from harbor
Drop off to Kemi
16:35 Short 5-minute stop at the SnowCastle area
16:50 Kemi railway station
16:55 Hotel Merihovi
17:00 Hotel Scandic Kemi
17:15 Hotel Toivola
Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
Morning Cruise from Rovaniemi
Pick up from Rovaniemi
05:45 Santaās Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
05:50 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Joulumaantie 20, Rovaniemi, look for Sampo standing sign on parking area, on other side of road from cottages)
06:00 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
06:20 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
See photos and locations of the pickāup points here.
SnowCastle of Kemi area
07:50 Arrival at SnowCastle area
07:50-08:15 Check-in for the cruise and optional breakfast at the restaurant (available by advance reservation only)
08:30 Shuttle bus departure to harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
09:00 Shuttle bus arrival at harbor
09:15-12:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
12:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbor
SnowCastle of Kemi area
12:45 Arrival at SnowCastle area
12:45-14:00 Time for lunch at the restaurant and visit SnowCastle area exhibitions (extra fee services)
14:15 Shuttle bus departure
Drop off to Rovaniemi
16:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
16:10 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
16:20 Santa Claus Holiday Village
16:30 Santaās Igloos
Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
Afternoon Cruise from Rovaniemi
Pick up from Rovaniemi
09:25 Santaās Igloos (Joulumaankuja 8, Rovaniemi)
09:30 Santa Claus Holiday Village (Joulumaantie 20, Rovaniemi, look for Sampo standing sign on parking area, on other side of road from cottages)
09:40 Arctic Treehouse Hotel (Tarvantie 3, Rovaniemi)
10:00 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
See photos and locations of the pickāup points here.
SnowCastle of Kemi area
11:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
11:30-12:30 Check-in for the cruise and time for lunch at the restaurant and visit SnowCastle area exhibitions (extra fee services)
12:45 Shuttle bus departure to harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival at harbor
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:25 Shuttle bus departure from harbor
Drop off to Rovaniemi
16:35 Short 5-minute stop at the SnowCastle area
18:25 Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
18:35 Arctic Treehouse Hotel
18:45 Santa Claus Holiday Village
18:55 Santaās Igloos
Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
Morning Cruise from Haparanda and Tornio
Pick up from Haparanda and Tornio
06:35 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
06:45 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
06:55 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
See photos and locations of the pickāup points here.
SnowCastle of Kemi area
07:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
07:30-08:30 Check-in for the cruise and optional breakfast at the restaurant (available by advance reservation only)
08:45 Shuttle bus departure to harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
09:00 Shuttle bus arrival at harbor
09:15-12:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
12:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbor
SnowCastle of Kemi area
12:45 Arrival at SnowCastle area
12:45-14:00 Time for lunch at the restaurant and visit SnowCastle area exhibitions (extra fee services)
14:15 Shuttle bus departure from SnowCastle area
Drop off to Haparanda and Tornio
14:50 Tornio Hotel Olof
15:00 Haparanda Stadshotel
15:10 Cape East
Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
Afternoon Cruise from Haparanda and Tornio
Pick up from Haparanda and Tornio
10:20 Cape East (Sundholmen 1, Haparanda)
10:30 Haparanda Stadshotel (Torget 7, Haparanda)
10:40 Tornio Hotel Olof (Hallituskatu 16, Tornio)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
See photos and locations of the pickāup points here.
SnowCastle of Kemi
11:15 Arrival at SnowCastle area
11:15-12:30 Check-in for the cruise and time for lunch at the restaurant and visit SnowCastle area exhibitions (extra fee services)
12:45 Shuttle bus departure to harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival at harbor
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:25 Shuttle bus departure from harbor
Drop off to Haparanda and Tornio
16:35 Short 5-minute stop at the SnowCastle area
17:05 Tornio Hotel Olof
17:15 Haparanda Stadshotel
17:25 Cape East
Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
Afternoon Cruise from Oulu
Pick up from Oulu
09:40 Oulu City Hall (Kirkkokatu 2, Oulu)
09:45 Scandic Oulu City Hotel (Saaristonkatu 4, Oulu)
10:00 Nallikari, turning point / bus stop at Aalto Hotel (Nallikarinranta 10, Oulu)
Please wait outside at the pickup point.
See photos and locations of the pickāup points here.
SnowCastle of Kemi area
11:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
11:30-12:30 Check-in for the cruise and optional lunch at the restaurant (extra fee service)
12:45 Shuttle bus departure to harbor
Icebreaker Cruise
13:00 Shuttle bus arrival at harbor
13:15-16:15 Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
16:30 Shuttle bus departure from harbor
SnowCastle of Kemi area
16:45 Arrival at SnowCastle area
16:45-17:45 Time for visiting SnowCastle area exhibitions (extra fee services)
18:00 Shuttle bus departure from SnowCastle area
Drop off to Oulu
19:30 Nallikari, turning point / bus stop at Aalto Hotel
19:40 Oulu City Hall
19:45 Scandic Oulu City Hotel
Note: Return times are estimates and might vary slightly depending on traffic.
Whatās included in the Icebreaker Arktis Cruise?
Ice Floating Experience
The Icebreaker Arktis cruise includes an ice floating experience. A safe survival suite keeps you warm in freezing water.
Walk on the Frozen Sea
Walking on the frozen sea is an amazing experience. You can to take amazing pictures of the vessel while standing on the ice.
Diploma
Each cruise passenger receives their own Icebreaker Arktis diploma after the cruise. The diploma is a perfect keepsake of a unique adventure in the frozen Gulf of Bothnia.
Souvenirs
Shop unique souvenirs in advance and pick them up at the SnowCastle area.
Additional services for the Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
Breakfast at SnowCastle Restaurant
Complete your travel experience with a quality breakfast at SnowCastle Restaurant before your cruise on the Icebreaker Arktis.
Lunch at SnowCastle Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious lunch at the SnowCastle Restaurant. Our cozy sea view restaurant is located on the second floor of the main building in the SnowCastle area.
Photography Service
The frozen sea is a beautiful environment to take amazing pictures. Focus on enjoying your cruise and let our professionals take the most amazing photos of your vacation.
SnowCastle Exhibitions
Experience unforgettable moments of snow, ice, and gemstones in Kemi. Cruise includes a day ticket to all the exhibitions in the SnowCastle area.
Feedback from our customers
Read what our customers thought about the Icebreaker Arktis Cruise in Kemi.
Contact information
Icebreaker Arktis check-in is located in the SnowCastle area at Lumilinnankatu 15, 94100 Kemi. For reservations, please contact our sales by email at sales@icebreaking.com or by calling +358 16 258 878. For transportation or check-in, please call +358 44 752 6848.