10 nights · Iceland · Departs Reykjavik (Iceland) · Visiting Grundarfjordur, Patreksfjordur, Akureyri, Seydisfjordur, Djupivogur · Aboard Aurora Expeditions on the Douglas Mawson
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| Cruise line | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Douglas Mawson |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $13,252 per person |
| Year built | 2025 |
| Guests | 170 |
| Cabins | 86 |
| Crew | 102 |
| Length | 104 m |
| Beam | 18 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
Reykjavík is a capital with one foot in the wild. The Atlantic frames the city, volcanic mountains rise on the horizon, and geothermal water warms its pools. Start at Hallgrímskirkja, whose tower commands broad views, then walk down to the harbor and Harpa concert hall. Cafés, design shops, and museums make the compact center easy to explore on foot. Beyond town, geysers and waterfalls make a striking day trip; return for a soak in a neighborhood pool.
Grundarfjörður sits on the north shore of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, a fishing village beneath steep mountains. Its signature sight is Kirkjufell, a 463-metre peak shaped like an arrowhead. Walk or drive to Kirkjufellsfoss, where cascades frame the mountain. Further west, Snæfellsjökull glacier crowns a volcano and the national park around it. Weather changes quickly here, so bring warm, waterproof layers. Come for scale, silence and light.
From Patreksfjörður’s sheltered Westfjords harbour to Höfn beneath Vatnajökull, Iceland’s western and southeastern edges reveal strikingly different landscapes. Patreksfjörður is a quiet base for exploring dramatic sea cliffs and Látrabjarg, where puffins nest in summer. Höfn is celebrated for langoustine and views of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Farther west along the south coast, glacier lagoons bring icebergs close to shore.
Akureyri sits at the head of Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord, with mountains rising beyond its compact harbour. Walk uphill to Akureyrarkirkja, then browse cafés and shops along Hafnarstræti. The town’s botanical garden grows thousands of plant varieties despite its northern latitude. From the waterfront, boats head out to watch whales. Road trips reach Goðafoss and the volcanic landscapes around Lake Mývatn. Akureyri rewards a day spent both in town and beyond.
Seyðisfjörður sits at the end of a deep fjord, framed by steep mountains and waterfalls. Its colorful wooden houses and blue church give the small town a character unlike Iceland’s larger ports. Walk the rainbow-painted street, visit the Skaftfell arts centre, or follow trails toward nearby cascades. The road over Fjarðarheiði offers wide views, though weather can change quickly. Here, East Iceland feels close, quiet, and distinctly local.
Djúpivogur sits beside Berufjörður in East Iceland, where a compact harbour meets a broad sweep of mountains and sea. Across the water, the sharply formed Búlandstindur rises as the town’s unmistakable landmark. At the harbour, Eggin í Gleðivík displays 34 granite eggs, representing local nesting bird species. Langabúð, an 18th-century trading house, now houses a heritage museum and café. From here, follow the fjord road deeper into the Eastfjords.
Reykjavík is a capital with one foot in the wild. The Atlantic frames the city, volcanic mountains rise on the horizon, and geothermal water warms its pools. Start at Hallgrímskirkja, whose tower commands broad views, then walk down to the harbor and Harpa concert hall. Cafés, design shops, and museums make the compact center easy to explore on foot. Beyond town, geysers and waterfalls make a striking day trip; return for a soak in a neighborhood pool.
Published September 30, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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