Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora
Blast Through Drift Ice on the Icebreaker Ship Aurora
Every winter drift ice from Russia can be seen floating on the surface of the Sea of Okhotsk. Board an icebreaker ship to enjoy close-up views of wild animals such as eagles and seals as the ship carves a path through the drift ice.
Burst through the frozen ocean surrounding Hokkaido on the Icebreaker Ship Aurora, part of a daily cruise course offered by Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing. Every winter, the sea splits into several drifting shelves of ice, a beautiful yearly sight in Hokkaido. The drift ice cruise takes about one hour and launches from Abashiri Port, passing by several notable landmarks as it makes its journey through the icy waters. During the cruise, the incredible denizens of the winter wilds, like the white-winged eagle, may very well bless passengers with their presence.
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- Category
- Recommendations for non-locals
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Event period
- Jan. 20th – Mar. 31st, 2025
- Postal code
- 〒093-0003
- Address
- 北海道網走市南3条東4丁目5-1道の駅流氷街道網走内
- Telephone Number
- 0152-43-6000（Doutou Kanko Kaihatsu）
- Open
- [Phone reception] 8:00-17:00 (Please check the official website for operation hours.)
- Closed
- Open all year round during operation
- Prices
- Various discounts available (see related links)
- Car Park
- free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 10 minutes from JR Abashiri Station
●By car: About 30 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport - Website
Abashiri drift ice sightseeing icebreaker
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