1 / 5About this activity
This boat tours is one of the standout things to do in Båtskärsnäs, Sweden. Rated 4.0/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €250 per person. Experience an arctic icebreaker cruise in Lapland. Choose your own transport to Axelsvik terminal.
Step into the world of polar exploration aboard the Arctic Explorer Icebreaker Cruise. An arctic adventure through the frozen waters of Lapland, on an authentic industrial icebreaker. Once in a lifetime.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before cruise departure for check-in.
This is an educational arctic adventure aboard a real industrial icebreaker. Our local crew take care of your safety and onboard experience, while an E-Guidebook in 16 languages takes you through the engine room and the science of icebreaking. The Arctic 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 Arctic Explorer icebreaker for a journey through frozen sea ice in Lapland.
- 2.5-Hour Arctic Explorer Icebreaker Cruise - Feel the raw strength of the Arctic Explorer as it cuts through thick sea ice on a 2.5-hour journey across the frozen sea. A ride through the heart of Lapland's winter wilderness.
- Self-Guided Tour with Onboard E-Guidebook - Explore the icebreaker at your own pace with our E-Guidebook, available in 16 languages, covering the engine room and the science of icebreaking.
- Onboard Cafe - Visit the small onboard cafe for hot drinks during the cruise.
- 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, head back at your own pace, refreshed and inspired.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Båtskärsnäs is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular boat tours slots in Båtskärsnäs sell out.
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