Akureyri Cruises
Nicknamed the ‘Capital of the North’, Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre. Here, you can gain an insight into Icelandic culture and history at the many museums, galleries and exhibitions. The area is considered one of the best places in the world for whale watching and is also the starting point for discovering Iceland's iconic natural wonders such as the Godafoss Waterfall and Lake Mývatn.
Top Experiences
Whale Watching
The northern part of Iceland is known as the whale watching capital of Northern Europe. When visiting Akureyri take the chance to go in search of these magnificent mammals. Look out for blue, fin, humpback, minke and sei whales, all native to this area. Brimming with wildlife, the fjord offers breathtaking mountain scenery, lush green valleys and a unique coastal landscape peppered with small farms and villages.
Godafoss Waterfall
12 metres high and 30 metres wide, the ‘Waterfall of the Gods’ is one of the most striking waterfalls in Iceland. It feeds into the river Skjalfandafljot, which is 180km long – the fourth largest in Iceland – and runs across a 7,000-year-old lava field.
Geology
From the Askja strato volcano and Dyngjujökull Glacier to the Kverkfjöll mountain range and Ásbyrgi canyon, one of Iceland's youngest lava fields at the Krafla volcano area, Akureyri is bursting with a number of geological wonders.
Cruises to Akureyri
Exploring Remote Iceland & Greenland • S2220
- Experience the Qooroq Ice Fjord
- Scenic cruise Prins Christiansund
- Join ORCA conservationists looking out for whales
Dramatic Coastlines of Iceland & The Faroes • S2224
- Scenic cruise Iceland’s Western Fjords
- Visit the magnificent Strokkir geyser
- Search for whales with ORCA conservationists
Exploring Remote Iceland & Greenland • S2220BEL
- Experience the Qooroq Ice Fjord
- Scenic cruise Prins Christiansund
- Join ORCA conservationists looking out for whales
Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland • L2221A
- Visit the Gullfoss waterfall from Reykjavik
- Search for Whales with the help of ORCA
- Discover remote Seydisfjordur
Uncrowded Iceland • T2307
- Witness the power of Gullfoss Waterfall from Reykjavik
- Join a whale-watching tour from Akureyri
- Experience the rugged beauty of Seyðisfjörður
Exploring the Arctic • T2316
- Off the beaten track, discover remote, unique destinations in Arctic Norway, Iceland and Greenland
- Explore isolated Spitsbergen and sample Arctic life
- Seek-out wildlife and natural wonders, from icebergs to steaming geysers
Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland • S2310
- Experience the beautiful landscapes of Iceland
- Witness powerful waterfalls, geysers and mighty peaks
- Highlights include the Golden Circle and Godafoss Waterfall
Natural Wonders of Iceland • S2318
- Get closer to the awe-inspiring wonders and wildlife of Iceland
- See powerful geysers and waterfalls, glorious glaciers and towering mountains
- Go in search of whales, puffins and more, and experience memorable scenic cruising at sunset
Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland • L2322B
- Witness the wonders and wildlife of Iceland’s beautiful lands and waters
- See powerful waterfalls, geysers and mighty peaks
- Go in search of whales and dolphins living in their natural habitat
Natural Wonders of Iceland • L2410
- Witness Iceland’s geology and geothermal activity in natural wonders and scenic landscapes
- You can watch geysers and waterfalls, go whale watching and even snorkel the Silfra Fissure
- Enjoy scenic cruising by Grímsey Island at sunset, past Hornstrandir and more