Gyrfalcon

Birdlife in Iceland

Iceland is often described as a paradise for birdwatchers. This is partly due to the sheer number of individual birds who call the country their home for at least part of the year. It is also somewhere that is hard for the twitcher to confuse with anywhere else, thanks to its unique blend of bird

Reykjavik port - cruise shore excursions

Make the most of a stopover

It’s not uncommon for a cruise ship to arrive in port one day and leave the next. If this is the case for you, consider yourself fortunate and plan your time carefully, we say! In Iceland, the most likely location for an overnight cruise stop is Reykjavik. Here, we will outline a few different options

Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon

Getting to know Iceland’s glaciers

Over ten percent of Iceland is covered in ice in the form of glaciers. While numerous, the country’s glaciers can be mysterious and moody. Never venture onto one without an experienced guide!

Kaldbakur Mountain Hiking

Hiking Iceland on a cruise

Iceland is a hiker’s paradise. Its spectacular landscape offers you a huge range of options, from the easy coastal walk to the truly challenging—with views of deep fjords, islands, towering mountains, and more. Hiking Iceland on a cruise is totally possible; despite the time constraints. Although you’re on a cruise with limited time, there’s probably

Husavik Whales - arctic wildlife tours

Whale watching in Iceland

The converging currents of the cold Arctic and the warm Atlantic make the Icelandic waters a fantastic breeding ground for krill and fish, attracting over 20 different species of whales.

Geirstadakirkja - arctic adventure tours

Turf houses on your Iceland cruise

Turf houses are an important part of Iceland’s history and tell stories of the country’s past – stories of survival and ingenuity, of man’s eternal quest to make himself a little more comfortable…

Iceland animals

Icelandic Animals & Wildlife

Iceland is a great place for observing animals and wildlife in their natural environment – the elusive arctic fox, curious seals, free roaming sheep, the sturdy Icelandic horse and an incredible variety of marine life and birds.

Blue Lagoon Svartsengi

The best geothermal experiences on your Iceland cruise

Nothing gets better than relaxing in a hot spring in the midst of pristine nature. And there is no other place better than Iceland to do just that! Here are handpicked geothermal experiences for your cruise stops around Iceland.

Dettifoss waterfall - arctic shore excursions

Chasing waterfalls on your Iceland cruise

If you’re a waterfall lover, Iceland is the perfect destination for you. With a waterfall at every turn, you will be spoilt for choice and here we have for you some of the best waterfalls you can visit on your Iceland cruise.

Iceland birds godwit

Birdlife in Iceland

Iceland is a paradise for bird lovers with abundant populations in sea cliffs, on islands and nearby lakes. Here are some of the species that are important historically, culturally and in folklore.

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