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An icebreaker that pushes through the winter Sea of Okhotsk, cracking ice at the bow as it enters the drift-ice field.
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An icebreaker for winter Okhotsk cruises departing from Michi-no-Eki Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri in Abashiri. You can enjoy the sight of a large ship breaking drift ice as it moves through the ice field, and on the observation deck you can feel the powerful sound of ice cracking. Operates daily; canceled in rough weather.
Source visit-hokkaido.jp ↗Verification notes
Note: On each day the cruise may be cancelled if fewer than 15 people have reserved. Note: Boarding time is around 60 minutes (it varies with drift ice conditions). Note: Changes may be made without notice. Note: Please check the official website for the operating period and times of the small ship Aurora 3. Note: The cabin is fully heated, but it is very cold when viewing the scenery outdoors, so in addition to a coat you need thorough cold-weather gear down to details such as earmuffs and gloves. Note: The drift ice season runs from late January to March, but the movement of the ice differs each year. Depending on the weather that day, drift ice may not be seen. When there is no ice, the cruise is a sea sightseeing trip as far as Cape Notoro.
Source visit-hokkaido.jp ↗Official website
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Source ms-aurora.com ↗Before you go
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