Step into the world of polar exploration aboard the Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise. An arctic adventure through the frozen waters of Lapland, on an authentic industrial icebreaker. Once in a lifetime.
This is an educational arctic adventure aboard a real industrial icebreaker. A live English-speaking guide and audio guide in 16 languages take you through the Captain's bridge, the engine room, and the science of icebreaking. The Polar Explorer has worked the frozen sea for decades, and now opens its decks to explorers.
What's Included
- Join the arctic adventure - Step aboard the Polar Explorer icebreaker for a journey through frozen sea ice in Lapland.
- Lunch onboard (optional) - Add lunch in the icebreaker's onboard restaurant. Available at booking.
- 3-Hour Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise - Feel the raw strength of the Polar Explorer as it cuts through thick sea ice on a 3-hour journey across the frozen sea. A ride through the heart of Lapland's winter wilderness.
- Guided Tour of the Icebreaker by our Audio Guide app - Get exclusive access behind the scenes with a guided tour through the ship, from the engine room to the Captain's bridge. The audio guide is available in 16 languages for a fully personalized experience.
- Icebreaker Cinema Film - Watch a short film in the ship's onboard cinema, showcasing icebreakers from around the world and their importance in arctic work.
- Walk on the Frozen Sea - During the cruise stop, step directly onto the thick sea ice. A quiet moment surrounded by silence and snow.
- Ice Floating (Optional) - Suit up in a thermal flotation survival suit and float safely in the icy water, surrounded by the frozen wilderness.
- Cruise & Swim Certificate - Commemorate your experience with an official certificate signed by the Captain.
Reserve your spot today and experience Lapland like never before, with the crackling ice beneath your feet. After the cruise, enjoy a scenic drive back to Rovaniemi.
