Lapland Ice and Aurora
Winter changes the coast completely. The ship tracks through broken ice on some mornings and open water on others, and the itinerary is adjusted each week around ice charts and cloud cover.
- From
- Kemi
- Nights
- 6
- Season
- December to March
- Theme
- Lapland
Day by day
- 1
Kemi
Shore time 2 h
Arrive Embark from 15:00
Depart 18:00
Boarding beside the icebreaker harbour, safety briefing at 17:00.
- 2
Oulu
Shore time 8 h
Arrive 08:00
Depart 17:00
Market hall, the frozen river mouth and a walk on the ice road.
- 3
Kalajoki
Shore time 6 h
Arrive 09:00
Depart 15:00
Snowshoe trail through the dunes with the expedition host.
- 4
Vaasa
Shore time 8 h
Arrive 10:00
Depart 18:00
Archipelago bridge drive and the old town of Old Vaasa.
- 5
At sea, Gulf of Bothnia
Shore time None
Arrive Ice transit
Depart Evening
Icebreaker excursion day, with a swim in a survival suit for those who want it.
- 6
Kemi
Shore time Afternoon
Arrive 14:00
Depart Overnight
Snow castle visit, then an evening aurora watch away from harbour lights.
- 7
Kemi
Shore time Morning
Arrive In port
Depart Disembark by 10:00
Breakfast on board and transfers to Kemi railway station.
What is included
- Cabin for the full voyage
- Breakfast and dinner on board each day
- Thermal suits for shore landings
- One icebreaker excursion day
- Evening aurora watch with the expedition host
Not included
- Snowmobile and husky excursions
- Lunches and drinks
- Flights and transfers
- Travel insurance
Ships on this route
Four cabin categories on each ship, from interior cabins to forward suites.
Compare cabinsMS Aurora Borealis
480 guests, 7 decks, built 2019
Interior, Ocean View, Balcony, Arctic Suite
Route questions
Boarding opens in the afternoon before departure from Kemi. Check in at the quay with your passport, then the cabin is ready within an hour. The exact window is confirmed in your booking documents.
No. Excursions are booked separately, on board or before departure, so you can decide port by port. Every shore day also works without an excursion, and the host can suggest a walking route.
Yes, when weather or ice requires it. The captain decides with the local harbour authorities, and any change is announced on board as early as possible. Substituted calls are chosen from the same island group.
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