Cruzeiro Quebra-Gelo Polar Explorer com Flutuação no Gelo

I went there at the end of December. What an unforgettable experience! The trip started with boarding the boat at sunrise and disembarking at sunset. The weather was clear and beautiful throughout the entire journey ☺️ The onboard activities were enough to fill the 3-hour boat ride. Besides floating in the sea in a lobster costume, you could also take photos on the deck and visit the captain's cabin and machine room. For lunch on the boat, there were three options: meatballs with mashed potatoes, salmon rice, and vegan pasta, all served with a bowl of soup (salmon soup / tomato vegetable soup) and garlic bread. The food wasn't exactly delicious; the meatballs seemed boiled, tasting normal, and the salmon rice was also just normal. It was very cold on the outdoor deck, but luckily, hot GLOGG was provided to warm our stomachs and hands.

I booked the 11 AM tour and waited at the Rovaniemi Tourist Information Center. The tour guide arrived on time, and after boarding the bus, we headed straight to the icebreaker terminal in Sweden. The most exciting part was seeing the ship break through the ice to create a path as it sailed. After lunch, we could even get off the ship to walk and take photos on the ice. Afterwards, we put on survival suits and floated in the icy water, which didn't feel cold at all. This activity was a very enjoyable experience; although it was a bit expensive, it was definitely worth it!

Excellent experience! We went on the first day of its official season on 20 Dec. The ice was not very thick yet but enough to show us the prowess of the icebreaker. It was not thick enough for walking on ice. But when we went for the ice floating, we could climb onto the ice and stand on it, which makes a good photo. During ice floating, make sure you let the photographer take lots of photo for you and your family. They identify you by the QR code tag you wear on your wet suit, so make sure it is visible most of the time. And you pay 45euros for one printed photo and the link to the softcopy photos for that tag. Although it is quite expensive and a 2.5h drive from Rovaniemi, this cruise can accommodate children above 125cm for ice floating. Other cruises might not cater to this height.

A 3-hour tourist bus ride from Rovaniemi takes you to Sweden to board an icebreaker. The trip includes lunch and floating in the icy water while wearing a survival suit, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

It was a great experience, being able to experience the icebreaker breaking ice and then putting on a survival suit to swim in the icy waters. After the survival suit experience, there was hot berry juice available outside. Overall, it was very good, but one staff member on the boat was severely racist... all other staff members were very nice.

Itinerary: Well-organized, clear explanations! All the way, the scenic spots were very beautiful, and the swimming activity on the boat was a lot of fun. Everyone had a pleasant day.😎

Experience ice floating while wearing a special lobster suit to stay warm. Staff are on board the boat and in the water, ensuring safety at all times. A photographer is also available to capture your moments. You can also feel the thrill of breaking through ice.

When you go to the Arctic, you must experience an Arctic icebreaker cruise, float on the sea in a buoyant lobster suit 🦞, and walk in the middle of the sea. An Arctic Circle trip is a must-do experience.

An amazing experience, especially floating in the icy sea in a lobster suit.

Superb experience! Tour guide was friendly and the expedition was fun! Once in a lifetime. A bit expensive but totally worth it.