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Iceland Circumnavigation - M/V Sylvia Earle

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Start and end in Reykjavik
4.5 (11,883 reviews)

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)
  3. Day 2

    Reykjavik to Grundarfjordur

    Reykjavik to Grundarfjordur
    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day city tour of Reykjavik
    • Captain's Welcome Dinner
  4. Day 3

    Grundarfjordur - Snaefellsnes Peninsula

    Grundarfjordur - Snaefellsnes Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of shark museum at Bjarnarhofn with cured shark tasting
    • Visit to Stykkisholmur old town
    • Views of Mount Kirkjufell
    Landmarks
    Mount Kirkjufell
    Snaefellsjokull
    Breidafjordur Bay
  5. Day 4

    Westfjords Region

    Westfjords Region
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac cruising
    • Hiking and nature walks
    Landmarks
    Vigur Island
    Isafjaroardjup
  6. Day 5

    Westfjords - Hornstrandir Peninsula

    Westfjords - Hornstrandir Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac cruising
    • Wildlife observation
    Landmarks
    Hornstrandir Peninsula
  7. Day 6

    Westfjords - Patreksfjordur to Latrabjarg

    Westfjords - Patreksfjordur to Latrabjarg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Coach excursion to Latrabjarg cliffs
    • Seabird watching at Latrabjarg

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking in peaceful waters surrounded by towering mountains
    • Walks and hikes of varying difficulty levels
    • Visit to abandoned herring museum in Djupavik
    • Local delicacies sampling
    Landmarks
    Latrabjarg Cliffs
    Patreksfjordur
    Isafjordur
    Djupavik
  8. Day 7

    Grimsey Island - Husavik

    Grimsey Island - Husavik
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruising around Grimsey Island
    • Seabird photography opportunities
    • Whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking around Grimsey Island
    • Walking on Grimsey Island
    • Crossing the Arctic Circle
    Landmarks
    Grimsey Island
    Arctic Circle
    Skjálfandi Bay
    Husavik
  9. Day 8

    Hjalteyri

    Hjalteyri
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking
    • Cold-water snorkelling
    • Diving with geothermal vents
    • Art gallery visits
    Landmarks
    Hjalteyri
    Eyjafjordur
    Akureyri
  10. Day 9

    Seydisfjordur - Skalanes

    Seydisfjordur - Skalanes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Seydisfjordur
    • Visit to Skalanes

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking trails in Seydisfjordur valley
    • Visit to blue church
    • Arts centre visit
    • Cinema visit
    • Shopping for local handicrafts
    • Zodiac cruising around Skalanes
    Landmarks
    Seydisfjordur
    Skalanes
  11. Day 10

    Westman Islands to Reykjavik

    Westman Islands to Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing past Surtsey Island
    • Visit to Heimaey island
    • Visit to Eldheimar museum

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up Eldfell volcano
    • Weather station visit for bird-watching
    • Zodiac cruising around the islands
    Landmarks
    Westman Islands
    Surtsey Island
    Heimaey
    Eldfell

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    Sylvia Earle
    Due to sail in October 2021 our new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the… Read more
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    2021
    Guests
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    Crew
    Length
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    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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    Superb tour guide! (Einar)
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  • Louise4.5•December 2025
    The gullfoss waterfall and geysers were the highlights. Group and tour leader were also excellent.
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  • Michael4.7•December 2026
    Great variety of walks
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