Iceland Cruise from Reykjavík to Greenock — 12 Days

Reykjavik, Iceland

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.

Heimaey Island Iceland (Scenic Stop)

Djupivogur, Iceland

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.

Eysturoy Island (Scenic Stop)

Vestmanna (Ask Travel Agent)

Suduroy Island Faroes (Scenic Stop)

Foula Island Scotland

Foula lies west of Shetland’s Mainland, a small Atlantic island where steep cliffs meet open water. Its skyline is among Britain’s most dramatic, with sea cliffs rising to 376 metres at Da Kame. In summer, seabirds crowd the ledges, while great skuas—known locally as bonxies—patrol the moorland. A small community keeps island life close to the land. Reach Foula by ferry from Walls or by air from Tingwall; weather can alter both.

Stornoway

Stornoway is the working heart of Lewis, where fishing boats share a harbour with ferries and visiting ships. Lews Castle houses Museum nan Eilean, while its grounds make an easy first walk. The road west leads to Callanish, where prehistoric standing stones rise above the Atlantic-facing moor. Here, Gaelic heritage is not a display alone; it remains part of daily life, heard in place names and conversation.

Loch Ewe (Scenic Area)

Shiant Islands Scotland (Scenic Stop)

Isle of Skye

Skye is Scotland at its most elemental: dark Cuillin peaks, sea-lochs and cliffs shaped by Atlantic weather. From Portree, the island’s principal town, roads lead to landmarks including the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock. Allow time for the journey: distances are modest on a map, but narrow roads and changing weather slow the pace. Come for walking, Highland history and views that shift with every turn; Skye is best experienced without a hurried schedule.

Greenock-Glasgow

Greenock places you on the broad Firth of Clyde, with the hills of Argyll rising across the water. Once a shipbuilding and trading powerhouse, this port rewards a closer look at its waterfront. The neoclassical Custom House, built between 1818 and 1822, is one of Scotland’s finest examples of its kind. Glasgow’s museums and architecture are within reach, while the Clyde coast offers quieter views and small-town stops.