Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora and Aurora 2

4.5

The icebreaking ship Aurora/Aurora 2 are large sightseeing vessels that in seasonal service break the drift ice of Okhotsk. In addition to enjoying the sound and impact of breaking ice from the observation deck, you might also be able to catch sight of wild animals such as seals if you are lucky. You can also watch and relax from the first or second floor where there is good heating. The ships’ schedule is decided depending on the drift ice so it is recommended that you check the official site before you go. Shuttle buses are available from Memanbetsu Airport and JR Abashiri Station.

Spot details

Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora and Aurora 2

Address: Hokkaido Abashirishi Minamisanjouhigashi 4-5-1 Road Station Ice Rink Road Abashiri Map
Area: Abashiri / Mombetsu Area
Phone: 0152436000
Hours: [Counter]8:00-17:00
[Telephone reception]9:00-17:00
Closed: Open everyday during business period (closed during stormy weather)
Fees: [Boarding fee]
[Adult]4,000yen
[Elementary School Students]2,000yen
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes (Time required:60 minutes. Subject to change depending on sea conditions)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Surprised by the diversity of birds

Reviewed : 2020.03.11

Took this trip when the ice flows were prevalent in February. We fully expected to see an intriguing panorama of ice, but what surprised us most was just how many bird species there were out on the...
Dont bother if theres no drift ice

Reviewed : 2020.02.04

If they offer you a big discount because theres no drift ice, dont bother. We spent 30 minutes going round and round inside the harbour, not even venturing past the breakwater. Complete ripoff!
LOVE it!

Reviewed : 2019.03.12

We are so much fun for having a chance to be on board and accept for the unfortunate weather condition to directly cause to have no ice-breaking and the ship transformed to be the sightseeing one...