Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise with Ice Floating

4.4 (32 reviews) Sweden
Duration3h
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Malay, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Thai, Japanese, Hebrew, Turkish
Group sizeUp to 185 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Luleå Shuttle

Round-trip shuttle from Luleå: Includes round-trip shuttle transport between Clarion Hotel Luleå and the Polar Explorer terminal in Axelsvik. Pickup and return times are in Swedish local time.

Own Transport

Duration: 3 hours
Meet at Axelsvik terminal: Make your own way to the Polar Explorer terminal at Axelsviksvägen 291C, 952 95 Båtskärsnäs, Sweden. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Transport to and from the terminal is not included. Cruise departure times use Swedish local time.

Rovaniemi Shuttle

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Round-trip shuttle from Rovaniemi: Includes round-trip shuttle transport between the selected Rovaniemi pickup place and the Polar Explorer terminal in Axelsvik. Pickup and return times are in Finnish local time.

Kemi and Tornio Shuttle

Duration: 6 hours
Round-trip shuttle from Kemi or Tornio: Includes round-trip shuttle transport between the selected Kemi or Tornio pickup place and the Polar Explorer terminal in Axelsvik. Pickup and return times are in Finnish local time.

What's included

  • Polar Explorer icebreaker cruise and Icebreaker Cinema film
  • Thermal survival suit, ice floating and a walk on sea ice, conditions permitting
  • Hot drinks on board
  • Guided access through seven decks with an audio guide in 16 languages
  • Captain-signed Cruise & Swim Certificate
  • Round-trip shuttle from your selected city (shuttle options only)
  • Transport to and from Axelsvik terminal (Own Transport option only)
  • Lunch, Business Class and photography (optional add-ons)
  • Personal travel insurance and gratuities

What to expect

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the Polar Explorer terminal, Axelsviksvägen 291C, 952 95 Båtskärsnäs, Sweden. For Own Transport, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Cruise departure times use Swedish local time.

End point

Meet at the Polar Explorer terminal, Axelsviksvägen 291C, 952 95 Båtskärsnäs, Sweden. For Own Transport, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Cruise departure times use Swedish local time.

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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