Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise with Ice Floating

The Polar Explorer combines a 3-hour icebreaker cruise with access through seven decks, an audio guide in 16 languages and an onboard film about icebreakers. When conditions are safe, the same experience includes walking on the frozen sea and floating in icy water in a thermal survival suit.

Board the Polar Explorer at Axelsvik in Swedish Lapland for a 3-hour icebreaker cruise on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Watch the ship move through sea ice, explore seven decks with an audio guide, and see the Icebreaker Cinema film. During the cruise stop, step onto the frozen sea when conditions allow. You can also put on a thermal survival suit and float in the icy water. The crew makes the final decision on all ice activities based on ice thickness, sea conditions and safety. Warm up with a hot drink on board. At the end of the cruise, receive a Cruise & Swim Certificate signed by the Captain. Choose Own Transport or a round-trip shuttle option from Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio, or Luleå. Shuttle options have a longer total duration, including the journey to and from Axelsvik.

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum height for ice floating is 125 cm.
• Bring a passport or national ID card. Wear warm clothing and winter boots.
• Ice walking and floating depend on ice thickness, sea conditions and the crew's safety decision.
• Cruise times at Axelsvik and pickups in Luleå use Swedish local time. Pickups in Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio use Finnish local time.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.