A nine-night Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland cruise, featuring dolphin and whale watching, will sail from Liverpool on May 10 2028, with prices starting at £1,299 per person. The voyage, bookable via Fred. Olsen, visits ten locations across Iceland and crosses the Arctic Circle before returning to the docks on May 19.
Itinerary Highlights
Travellers will see Reykjavík, Ísafjörður, Vigur Island, Hornbjarg, Drangaskörð, Akureyri, Eyjafjörður, the Icelandic Arctic Circle, Grímsey, and Seyðisfjörður. The journey begins in Reykjavík with the Golden Circle Tour, visiting Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and the Gullfoss waterfall, with an option to swim in the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon.
Sailing past Vigur Island offers views of birdlife, and puffins can be spotted nesting in the cliffs of Hornbjarg. In Eyjafjörður, travellers may see humpback and minke whales and white-beaked dolphins in the nutrient-rich waters.
Arctic Circle and Final Port
The Arctic Circle is crossed at the northernmost point on Grímsey Island, where the Midnight Sun can be seen during summer months, along with puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. The final port of call, Seyðisfjörður in the Eastfjords, is renowned as one of Iceland's most picturesque towns, surrounded by green valleys and over 20 waterfalls.
The ship is the Borealis, sister ship to the larger Bolette, offering open deck spaces and a range of restaurants. Prices start from £1,299 per person for an interior cabin, with ocean, terrace, and suite options available; all bookings include full board dining.
Earlier Alternative
For those wishing to travel earlier, Ambassador Cruise Line offers the Natural Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland, sailing from Liverpool on June 12 2027. This 11-night trip on the Ambition explores Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, and Reykjavik, with opportunities to see waterfalls, fjords, and the Northern Lights. Bookings include full board cuisine, spa access, use of gyms, swimming pools and hot tubs, fitness classes, and entertainment.
