Arctic Explorer Icebreaker Cruise & Ice Floating Experience with Transfers

Totally would recommend this experience, not just because it's something totally different, but also since the staff were really on top of things and treated everyone well. Everything ran smoothly and on schedule, so you aren't left wasting time during your holiday. The pickup was super prompt, same with getting there, the floating part, and even lunch, which came with soup and a solid meal. During the floating, the photographer snaps tons of pics for a good price, and they're always around if you want more, which is way better than other companies where you're chasing them just for a single shot. The timing's split up well too—first you get a walk to take in the scenery, then the floating and a trek on the ice (the order depends on your float time), and you eat lunch as the boat heads back, so everything feels well planned. Plus, the guides make sure no one misses out on the info, no matter what language you speak, something I haven’t always seen elsewhere, especially if you’re solo or not fluent. Definitely suggest checking out Pola Express Icebreaker, I think it’s money well spent for your trip.

You should really try this—it’s not just one-of-a-kind but the staff here know what they’re doing and treat you well. The whole trip goes off without a hitch: they’re on time for pickup and getting you there, everything—floating and lunch included—is right on schedule. Lunch is filling with soup and a main plate. If you do the floating, there’s a photographer who takes tons of shots (it’s not expensive to buy them later), and they’re always around to snap pictures—unlike with some companies where you can barely even find the camera person. They break it up so you get to enjoy the scenery, then float and walk on the ice (sometimes in a different order), then have your meal on the way back. Makes for a full and fun day. The guides also make sure everyone understands what’s going on, no matter what language you speak—they actually care, which isn’t always the case elsewhere. I’d say Pola Express Icebreaker is totally worth it if you want to spend your travel money on something special.

Traveling across a frozen sea on a ship is wild in itself. You get to see how the icebreaker does its thing, and they let you roam all over the ship to check it all out. Floating in the ice water was definitely the coolest part for me. You wear this special suit so you actually stay warm and just bob on top of the water. Feels a little strange at first but it’s super relaxing and kind of unreal. What stood out: Everything ran really smoothly, I felt totally safe—or even in the water. If you’re up for something completely out of the ordinary, I’d say give this a go.

Gliding across the icy sea on this ship is honestly a wild thing to see. You can wander around and watch to get a feel for how these big icebreakers actually work. For me, the real standout was just floating out there in the cold water—putting on that special suit keeps you toasty and lets you just bob along. It feels weird at first, but then it’s almost peaceful, kind of unreal. Organization was spot-on, I felt safe all the way—even when we were out in the water. If you’re after something unusual and want a totally different adventure, I’d say go for it.