Welcome to an Unforgettable Arctic Adventure!
Step aboard Icebreaker Arktis and dive into a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Choose between a morning or afternoon departure and check the full schedule below.

Your Icebreaker Arktis experience includes a 3-hour icebreaker cruise, return transfers from Kemi to the harbour, ice floating, walking on the frozen sea (weather permitting), and a certificate of participation. Onboard, you'll enjoy two cosy indoor decks and a modern café with Arctic views.

Additional services are reccomended to be booked in advance, such as a delicious Breakfast or lunch buffet at Restaurant Lumihiutale and access to the magical SnowExperience365 indoor ice and snow attraction and Gemstone Gallery (available for an extra fee, tickets can also be purchased at SnowCastle area's reception).

If you're travelling by car, you can start your journey at Kemi's SnowCastle area, where there's plenty of free parking. Be sure to arrive early for check-in and before the bus leaves for the harbour. Driving your own car to the harbour is not allowed.

❄️ Morning Cruise with transfer from Kemi
Pick-up from 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 your pickup point for the bus.

SnowCastle of Kemi:
07:30 Arrival at SnowCastle area
07:30–08:30 Check-in for the cruise and optional breakfast at Restaurant Lumihiutale (available by advance reservation only)
08:45 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbour

Icebreaker Cruise:
09:00 Arrival at the harbour
09:15–12:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise
12:30 Departure from the harbour

Return to SnowCastle Area, Kemi
12:45 Arrival at SnowCastle area
12:45–14:00 12:45–14:00 Optional lunch at Restaurant Lumihiutale and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle)
14:15 Shuttle bus departure from the SnowCastle area

Return to Kemi:
14:25 Kemi Railway Station
14:30 Hotel Merihovi
14:35 Hotel Scandic Kemi

❄️ Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Kemi
Pick-up in Kemi:
10:55 Hotel Scandic Kemi
11:00 Hotel Merihovi
11:05 Kemi Railway Station
Please wait outside your pickup point for the bus.

SnowCastle Area, Kemi
11:15 Arrival at SnowCastle area
11:15–12:30 Check-in for the cruise
11:15–12:15 Optional lunch at Restaurant Lumihiutale and additional time for visiting exhibitions (extra services, book in advance or purchase tickets at the SnowCastle)
12:45 Departure from SnowCastle area to the harbour

Icebreaker Cruise:
13:00 Arrival at the harbour
13:15–16:15 Icebreaker Arktis cruise
16:30 Departure from the harbour

Return to Kemi:
16:45 Kemi Railway Station
16:50 Hotel Merihovi
16:55 Hotel Scandic Kemi