How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 10h in Grímsey, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
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Grímsey Cruise Port
Grímsey is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and moderate cruise traffic during the warmer months.
Moderate traffic
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Grímsey
How busy does Grímsey get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 25% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~700 passengers
- Busy day: 1,600+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 25% of days
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October 2026
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Where Grímsey fits into a cruise
Grímsey is most commonly visited on Arctic itineraries, often alongside Djúpivogur and Akureyri .
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When to cruise to Grímsey
Cruise ships visit during 2 months of the year.
Cruises tend to show up in 2 months, so options are more seasonal.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Grímsey typically carry around 264 guests, with Seabourn Venture, Plancius, and Silver Wind calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Seabourn Venture 4 calls
- 2 Plancius 1 call
- 3 Silver Wind 1 call
Next port calls
Jun 22 Plancius · Silver Wind
Jun 30 Seabourn Venture
Cruises that visit Grímsey
Seabourn Venture
Belfast → Kirkwall → Flatey → Reykjavík
Jun 19, 2027 · 28 nights
Visits Grímsey on day 12
$21,629 suite · $772/night
30% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Venture
Belfast → Kirkwall → Dynjandi → Reykjavík
Jun 19, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Grímsey on day 12
$11,759 suite · $840/night
30% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Grímsey
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Grímsey, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Arctic · British Isles
Kirkwall → Fair Isle → Lerwick + 4 more
From Belfast · Next Jun 19
From $11,759 suite · $840/night
Best departure: 30% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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 · 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
British Isles · Arctic
Dover → Poole → Guernsey + 13 more
From London · Next Jun 7
From $28,398 suite · $1,092/night
Best departure: 2% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · British Isles
Invergordon → Fair Isle → Seydisfjørdur + 4 more
From Rosyth · Next Jun 11
From $13,850 suite · $989/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Grímsey
Which cruise itineraries usually include Grímsey?
Cruises that call at Grímsey often follow itineraries such as Arctic One-Way: Kirkwall, Fair Isle & Tórshavn, Arctic Repositioning: Kirkwall, Tórshavn & Prince Christian Sound, and Arctic Repositioning: Dover, Guernsey & Prince Christian Sound.
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