How much time will you have?
About 6h is typical
Most cruises spend 6h to 7h in Flatey, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.
Iceland
Flatey Cruise Port
Flatey is a shorter port call with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic during the warmer months.
Usually quiet
~6h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Flatey
How busy does Flatey get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~800 passengers
- Busy day: 1,550+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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October 2026
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Where Flatey fits into a cruise
Flatey is most commonly visited on Arctic itineraries, often alongside Patreksfjörður and Reykjavík .
When to cruise to Flatey
Cruise ships visit during 3 months of the year.
Cruises tend to show up in 3 months, so options are more seasonal.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Flatey typically carry around 264 guests, with Seabourn Venture and Scenic Eclipse I calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Seabourn Venture 3 calls
- 2 Scenic Eclipse I 1 call
Next port calls
Jul 16 Seabourn Venture
Aug 5 Scenic Eclipse I
Cruises that visit Flatey
Seabourn Venture
Belfast → Kirkwall → Flatey → Reykjavík
Jun 19, 2027 · 28 nights
Visits Flatey on day 28
$21,629 suite · $772/night
30% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Venture
Reykjavík → Qaqortoq (Julianehaab) → Flatey → Reykjavík
Jul 3, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Flatey on day 14
$12,249 suite · $875/night
30% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Flatey
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Flatey, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Arctic · British Isles
Kirkwall → Fair Isle → Lerwick + 14 more
From Belfast · 28 nights · Next Jun 19
From $21,629 suite · $772/night
Best departure: 30% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic
Qaqortoq → Brattahlid → Nanortalik + 4 more
From Reykjavík · 14 nights · Next Jul 3
From $12,249 suite · $875/night
Best departure: 30% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · British Isles
Dover → Poole → Guernsey + 22 more
From London · Next Jun 7
From $44,098 suite · $1,102/night
Best departure: 1% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic
Flatey → Sauðárkrókur → Ittopportoormiit + 1 more
From Reykjavík · 11 nights · Next Aug 4
From $16,277 suite · $1,480/night
Best departure: 2% above typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Flatey
Which cruise itineraries usually include Flatey?
Cruises that call at Flatey often follow itineraries such as Arctic Repositioning: Kirkwall, Tórshavn & Prince Christian Sound, Arctic Loop: Qaqortoq, Prince Christian Sound & Patreksfjörður, and Arctic Repositioning: Dover, Guernsey & Prince Christian Sound.
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