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Cruises from Reykjavik 2023

Reykjavik, IcelandTake a memorable cruise adventure from Reykjavik, Iceland in 2023. For cruise ships, Reykjavik serves as both a port of call and an embarkation port. The city of Reykjavik is home to a large number of interesting sights and cultural attractions that are sure to spark the attention of tourists.

Reykjavik has two main harbors: the Old Harbour (known locally as Mibakki) and the New Harbour (known locally as Skarfabakki). Skarfabakki is the most common port of call for cruise ships because of its larger size and ability to accommodate even the largest vessels.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Even though it is located on the outskirts of town, it is still quite easy to get to the center of town by taking a bus, which takes only a few minutes, or walking along the stunning coastline, which takes forty minutes. The Laugardalslaug swimming pool and the Family Park and Zoo are two popular destinations not far from the port.

It is easy to get around Reykjavik by foot. Visitors to the city can choose from a wide variety of attractions, including museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The city's seven hot baths and pools offer the ultimate in relaxation, and of course, there is plenty of shopping to be done as well. It is home to more than fifty art galleries and museums. In addition, there are two theater companies, a symphony orchestra, and other performing arts organizations. The city's landmarks include Althing, also known as the parliament building, and Hallgrmskirkja, also known as the Hallgrmur Church or Lutheran cathedral.

What cruise lines depart from Reykjavik?

The port of Reykjavik is served by a variety of different cruise lines in 2023. These range from those oriented toward families to those that are more elegant and traditional. Reykjavik port includes itineraries with Azamara Club Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises, and other cruise lines.

Destinations from Reykjavik

Cruises that leave from Reykjavik in 2023 can take you to a wide variety of destinations that are located all around Europe and even further beyond. Most commonly, cruises from Reykjavik go to exciting destinations such as the Iceland, and countless more Northern European sites.

The best time to take cruises from Reykjavik

Due to the region's moderately cold climate and short summers, there is a short window of opportunity for cruises to depart from Reykjavik. The months of May to September, which are considered to be the peack seasons, are the best times to go on a cruise. However, if you want to see the Northern Lights, the best months are from December through March because during this time there are more hours of darkness and the night skies are cleaner. Explore cruises from Amsterdam that depart in the months of May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, and September 2023.

Duration of cruises from Reykjavik

Cruise Lines offer itineraries from Reykjavik that range from 7 to 28 days. You can choose cruises lasting from 7-day, 10-day, 11-day, 12-day, 14-day, 15-day, 26-day, 27-day, and 28-day, depending on the length of your holiday.

Pick the perfect Reykjavik cruise

There are several cruise lines that offer one-way, and roundtrip sailings from Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, Iceland Cruise Schedule 2023

Reykjavik is an excellent departure point for cruises along Norway’s west coast to the North Cape and the Midnight Sun. The ship schedule 2023 from Reykjavik can include Norway and Norwegian Fjords, Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea, the British Isles, Iceland, and the Arctic.

Viking Ocean Cruises Iceland 14-day route

14-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik

Viking Neptune, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: June 6, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, LAnse aux Meadows, Halifax, New York; View Itinerary

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Iceland 28-day route

28-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik

Seven Seas Navigator, Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Date: July 11, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Torshavn, Torshavn, Ullapool, Belfast, Dublin, Isle of Man, Holyhead, Liverpool, Waterford, Dartmouth, Southampton, Saint-Malo, Dunkirk, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Kiel Canal, Wismar, Ronne, Visby, Stockholm, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Copenhagen; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises Iceland 14-day route

14-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik

Viking Saturn, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: August 16, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, LAnse aux Meadows, Halifax, New York; View Itinerary

Silversea Cruises Iceland 26-day route

26-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik

Silver Moon, Silversea Cruises

Date: August 27, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Isle of Lewis, Oban, Belfast, Liverpool, Waterford, Fishguard, Falmouth, Southampton, Honfleur, Saint-Malo, La Baule, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Vigo, Porto, Porto, Lisbon; View Itinerary

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Iceland 14-day route

14-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik

Seven Seas Voyager, Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Date: August 12, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Lerwick, Alesund, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Oslo, Oslo, Amsterdam, Bruges, Southampton; View Itinerary

Viking Ocean Cruises Iceland 14-day route

14-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik

Viking Star, Viking Ocean Cruises

Date: August 21, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, LAnse aux Meadows, Halifax, New York; View Itinerary

Norwegian Cruise Line Iceland 12-day route

12-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik

Norwegian Star, Norwegian Cruise Line

Date: July 23, 2023

Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Alta, Harstad, Svolvaer, Tromso; View Itinerary