An extraordinary cruise. A private adventure to follow.
The sound of sea ice breaking beneath a ship. The scale of the white horizon. The extraordinary feeling of floating in icy water, held by a thermal survival suit.
An Icebreaker Sampo cruise in Kemi is a remarkable introduction to the frozen Bothnian Bay. With JUSUKI, you can continue exploring this northern seascape on a private guided snowmobile adventure near Kuivaniemi, approximately 30 minutes by car from Kemi.
Your own group. Your own guide. More time to discover the landscape that brought you here.
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Why Sampo deserves a place in your winter journey
Sampo brings together maritime history, the power of icebreaking and the unusual opportunity to experience a frozen sea from a working historic vessel.
A guided visit around the ship adds depth to the journey: the vessel itself becomes part of the experience. Ice floating and, when conditions permit, walking on the sea ice bring you closer to the environment beyond the deck.
It is a compelling combination of engineering, northern nature and carefully guided activities.
For travellers coming to Kemi in winter, Sampo offers a memorable reason to make the journey.
And once you have seen that horizon, you may want more time within it.
What comes after the icebreaker?
Imagine returning to the frozen sea with just the people you came to Lapland with.
Travelling across the ice when conditions allow. Stopping to switch off the snowmobiles. Looking back towards the coastline and noticing how different the world feels at the level of the snow.
Your guide has time for your questions. Your group has room to settle into the landscape.
JUSUKI adds a personal, small-scale chapter to your Sea Lapland visit: a private journey through the coastal winter environment, shaped by your group and the day’s conditions.
What a private JUSUKI adventure adds
A closer perspective on the frozen sea
From a ship, you appreciate the scale of the ice fields. Travelling at ice level brings smaller details into view: wind-shaped snow, changes in the surface and the meeting of frozen sea and wooded coastline.
When your guide stops the engines, you can take in the landscape through its sounds, its light and its stillness.
Time that belongs to your group
Every JUSUKI departure is private. We do not combine your booking with other guests.
That gives your guide room to adapt the pace, explain what you are seeing and allow time for photographs and pauses within your booked experience.
For couples, families and friends, it creates space to share the day together.
Local knowledge that makes the landscape meaningful
An open white horizon can look empty at first.
A guide who knows the coastline helps you notice its character: islands and coastal features, the influence of wind and the ways winter changes travel here.
JUSUKI is a small family business operating since 2019, with guiding shaped by more than 20 years of experience on this coastline.
You leave with memories of the scenery and a better understanding of the place.
A high standard of personal care
For us, quality begins before the snowmobile starts.
We ask about your group, previous experience and expectations. We recommend a suitable adventure, help you prepare and confirm the practical arrangements personally.
Our snowmobile experiences include a premium two-piece outer suit, a warm balaclava, riding mittens and winter riding boots. Your guide introduces the equipment and explains the riding and safety instructions before departure.
Throughout the journey, the conditions and your group guide the decisions.
Choose your next Sea Lapland adventure
First Contact - a personal introduction
Approximately 2.5 hours.
A good starting point if you are new to snowmobiling or want a shorter private adventure as part of your Kemi stay.
There is time to become familiar with the snowmobile and experience the coastal winter landscape with your guide.
Arctic Mission - give the landscape more time
Approximately 4 hours.
Choose Arctic Mission if you want a longer outdoor experience and more time to settle into the journey.
The route is selected according to the conditions, with the experience shaped around your private group.
Family Frontier - explore together
Approximately 3 hours.
A private family adventure planned with your children’s ages, your group and the winter conditions in mind.
We confirm suitable riding and passenger arrangements individually before booking.
Planning Sampo and JUSUKI into the same trip
We recommend giving each experience its own day whenever your itinerary allows.
A Sampo cruise includes more than the time aboard: check-in, transfers and other arrangements also need space in your schedule. A separate day for JUSUKI gives you time to enjoy your private adventure without watching the clock.
Our Sea Lapland experiences take place around Kuivaniemi, approximately 30 minutes by car from Kemi. The exact meeting point is confirmed for your booking.
If you need transport, we can help arrange transfers through our partners, subject to availability.
Send us:
Your Sampo cruise date and confirmed schedule.
Your preferred date for JUSUKI.
Your accommodation address.
The number of adults and children, including children’s ages.
Whether you have a car or need a transfer.
We will recommend a suitable experience and confirm availability, arrangements and the final price.
Questions about Sampo and private winter adventures near Kemi
What can I do after an Icebreaker Sampo cruise in Kemi?
A private guided snowmobile adventure with JUSUKI adds a closer exploration of the coastal winter landscape to your visit. Our Sea Lapland experiences depart around Kuivaniemi, approximately 30 minutes by car from Kemi. We recommend a separate day where possible.
Does JUSUKI take guests onto the frozen sea?
Yes, when ice and weather conditions are suitable. Your guide assesses the conditions and selects an appropriate route. Sea access and specific routes cannot be guaranteed in advance.
If I already walk on the ice during Sampo, what does JUSUKI add?
JUSUKI offers an extended private journey with your own guide. The added value is time to explore, travel through the coastal landscape and enjoy personal attention throughout the experience.
Do I need previous snowmobile experience?
We offer options suitable for beginners. Tell us about your experience and confidence when enquiring. We will recommend a suitable activity and confirm driver and participation requirements before booking.
Can we do both experiences on the same day?
Possibly, depending on your confirmed cruise schedule, transfers, daylight and JUSUKI availability. Send us your itinerary before making plans. Separate days usually provide a more relaxed experience.
Are JUSUKI adventures included in a Sampo ticket?
No. JUSUKI experiences are booked separately. Include your cruise details in your enquiry so we can help you plan the two activities around each other.
What if conditions are unsuitable?
Your guide assesses the suitability of the planned activity. The route or programme may change, and an activity may be cancelled if a suitable experience cannot be delivered.
You have come this far. Give the sea another day.
Sampo shows you the force it takes to move through a frozen sea.
With JUSUKI, give yourself time to discover its quieter details: the coastline, the winter light and the feeling of being out there with your own people.
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JUSUKI — Handcrafted Northern Experiences
JUSUKI is an independent experience provider. Sampo cruises and JUSUKI adventures are booked separately.
