Top 5 Interesting Facts about Iceland

The country’s nickname is the ‘land of fire and ice’. A volcano erupts roughly every 4 years. Iceland was one of the last places where humans settled. The national sport is handball. A national delicacy is puffin heart.

Iceland Cruise Holidays

Iceland’s trendy and edgy nature is bringing in increasing numbers of visitors from all over the world who are looking to immerse themselves in the culture of this cold and dreamy island. While much of the region’s beauty lies in its waters, there’s so much to see and do on land, when on a cruise to Iceland. The fjords were shaped by glaciers, and remnants of these icy giants remain.

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Iceland Cruise Holiday Highlights

Imagine the wind in your hair as you glide peacefully through crystal-clear waters, surrounded by towering mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls; or the serene beauty of a colourful village covered in a light dusting of powdery snow. For some of the world’s most dramatic scenery, head north: whether you explore by water, land or sky, a cruise to Iceland has all the elements of a beautiful holiday. Home to a Viking history, the northern lights and an enviable music scene, it isn’t hard to see why many choose to venture on a cruise to Iceland.

Cruise holidays to Iceland in 2023 and 2024

Iceland Ports

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Akureyri, Iceland

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Isafjordur, Iceland

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Grundarfjörður, Iceland

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Reasons to visit Iceland on a Cruise Holiday

Beautiful Ports

As the capital, Reykjavík is a popular city and bustles with most of the country’s population. You can catch some of the awe-inspiring views at the famous church Hallgrímskirkja, while a trip to the Golden Circle allows a glimpse of the waterfalls and geysers.

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Incredible Scenery

For yet more stunning views, Grundarfjörður is a small town tucked between the sea and the mountains on Iceland’s west coast. It’s here, around spots such as Kirkjufell, where visitors may even spot a whale.

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Thermal Pools

The best for plunging, stewing and simmering, a dip in Iceland’s shimmering pools are an age-old pastime. Dating back to the Viking era, the Icelandic people have always been quite partial to diving into the many volcanic thermal pools, with most considering it a daily ritual.