[Abashiri City, Hokkaido] [February] Cruising the drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk, a miracle that appears only in winter ♪ Abashiri drift ice sightseeing icebreaker Aurora
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Recommended for foreigners
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1~5
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Participating age0Age ~ 99 Age
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Duration1~2 hours
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora can see the "drift ice" that covers the Sea of Okhotsk more closely. The vibration and sound of breaking the drift ice is powerful! You can move to various places on board during the flight. You can see the drift ice more closely on the side deck and rear deck on the 1st floor. On the 2nd floor side deck, rear deck, and observation deck, you can see the drift ice covered in white with the Shiretoko mountain range in the background. In addition, there are chair seats on board, and there are shops and toilets that sell "Aurora goods" to remember your trip. [Clothing belongings] ・ Winter clothes ・ ・ ・ The inside of the ship is fully heated, but when you go out to the deck, it is very cold due to the sea breeze.・ Camera / Binoculars [Caution] * Drift ice is mobile, so it may move depending on the sea conditions. * We will operate to the drift ice zone offshore. * If there is no drift ice or if it is far offshore, it will be a marine excursion to Cape Notori. * If the number of participants is less than the number of participants, the service may be suspended.
While on board, you can move to various places such as the side deck / rear deck on the 1st floor and the side deck / rear deck / observation deck on the 2nd floor. The appearance of drift ice and scenery changes depending on the location, so please enjoy your own unique experience of drift ice.
① Please gather at the meeting place to receive the reception, and after the reception, you will be lined up at the ticket gate. (15 minutes) ② You will experience cruising for 1 hour after departure. (60 minutes) ③ Please disembark in order after returning to the port. (15 minutes)
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About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act | Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act |
Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 1 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | In case of cancellation due to customer convenience less Please note that you will be charged a cancellation fee. The day before: 50%On the day: 100%cancelled without notice: 100% |
About event termination | Due to operating standards, operations may be canceled in the event of bad weather such as high waves, strong winds, or deterioration of sea conditions. Since we have not sent any flight information, please check the flight status by yourself on our website on the day. https://www.ms-aurora.com/abashiri/departures/ |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~5 |
About duration |
1~2 hours
Boarding time 60 minutes (Depending on the condition of drift ice, it may operate for up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.)
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Operating period | 2024/2/01〜2024/2/28 Departure schedules vary depending on months. |
Assembly time | Please come 15 minutes prior to the start time. |
Booking deadline | until 16:59 the day before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
Locker |
Dress code - Must bring items | Warm clothes (You will watch drift ice on the open deck) ※Ship cabins are heated. |
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About rental items | Nothing in particular. |
Matters require attention | 1. At check-in counter please give your name and reservation number before purchasing a ticket. 2. For more information feel free to contact us. Phone number: 0152-43-6000 3. Tickets for special seats aboard are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Other notifications | May be cancelled if there is a failure to reach the minimum number of participants. Also may be cancelled depending on weather conditions. In that case, we do not contact customers, so please check operation status in advance. Phone number 0152-43-6000 You may also check operation schedules from the URL below. http://www.ms-aurora.com/abashiri/departures/index.html |
Plan attractions

They sometimes show cute gestures when encountering wild animals.


Access - Map
Roadside rest area 'Ryuhyo-Kaido Abashiri', at Aurora Reception
We use the parking lot (free of charge) at Abashiri Road Station.
About 5 minutes by car / taxi from JR "Abashiri Station", about 8 minutes by bus