Getting ashore
Reykjavík is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Reykjavík, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cruises from Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a cruise embarkation gateway with moderate cruise traffic, typically smaller vessels, and departures mostly from July through August.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
Cruises start or end here
Smaller ships
What to expect in Reykjavík
How much time will you have?
About 13h is typical
Most cruises spend 12h to 17h in Reykjavík, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Reykjavík get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 40% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~2,850 passengers
- Busy day: 8,250+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 40% of days
When to cruise from Reykjavík
Cruises depart during 6 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from July through August.
Most cruise traffic clusters from July through August, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Where Reykjavík fits into a cruise
Cruises from Reykjavík most commonly head into Arctic itineraries, often starting with Ísafjörður and Grundarfjørdur .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Reykjavík typically carry around 928 guests, with Explora IV, Regal Princess, and Viking Sea calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Explora IV 22 calls
- 2 Regal Princess 21 calls
- 3 Viking Sea 17 calls
- 4 Celebrity Silhouette 14 calls
- 5 Star Pride 12 calls
- 6 MSC Preziosa 9 calls
Next port calls
May 13 Le Commandant Charcot
May 20 MSC Preziosa
May 21 MSC Preziosa
May 25 Le Commandant Charcot
May 27 Le Bellot
Best current deals from Reykjavík
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Seabourn Venture
Reykjavík → Qaqortoq (Julianehaab) → Flatey → Reykjavík
Jul 3, 2027 · 14 nights
$12,249 suite · $875/night
30% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Endeavour
Reykjavík → Dynjandi → Húsavík → Longyearbyen
Jul 31, 2027 · 11 nights
$18,000 suite · $1,636/night
41% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Quest
Reykjavík → Grundarfjørdur → Quebec → Montreal
Sep 11, 2027 · 14 nights
$12,408 suite · $886/night
35% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Reykjavík → Ísafjörður → Patreksfjörður → Reykjavík
Jun 26, 2028 · 16 nights
$27,998 suite · $1,750/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Venture
Reykjavík → Grundarfjørdur → Rodney Bay → Bridgetown
Jul 15, 2028 · 87 nights
$116,298 suite · $1,337/night
30% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Venture
Reykjavík → Grundarfjørdur → L'Anse aux Meadows → Halifax
Jul 15, 2028 · 79 nights
$111,798 suite · $1,415/night
30% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Reykjavík
Arctic
Qaqortoq → Brattahlid → Nanortalik + 4 more
14 nights · Next Jul 3
From $12,249 suite · $875/night
Best departure: 30% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic
Dynjandi → Djúpavík → Húsavík
11 nights · Next Jul 31
From $18,000 suite · $1,636/night
Best departure: 41% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · St. Lawrence / Quebec
Grundarfjørdur → Ísafjörður → Nanortalik + 5 more
14 nights · Next Sep 11
From $12,408 suite · $886/night
Best departure: 35% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · Norwegian Fjords
Nuuk → Paamiut → Tórshavn + 5 more
16 nights · Next Aug 28
From $13,699 suite · $856/night
Best departure: 23% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic
Heimaey → Tórshavn → Eskifjørdur - høfn + 3 more
10 nights · Next Aug 8
From $10,699 suite · $1,070/night
Best departure: 16% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Arctic
Seydisfjørdur → Akureyri → Ísafjörður
7 nights · Next Jul 3
From $1,499 interior · $214/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
6 upcoming departures · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Reykjavík
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Reykjavík?
August currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Reykjavík.
When do cruises from Reykjavík usually get expensive?
May is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Reykjavík.
What itineraries are most common from Reykjavík?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Reykjavík include Arctic Loop: Qaqortoq, Prince Christian Sound & Patreksfjörður, Arctic One-Way: Dynjandi & Djúpavík, and Arctic Repositioning via Grundarfjørdur, Prince Christian Sound & Gaspé.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Reykjavík?
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