Reykjavík cruise excursions

Reykjavík is the one Icelandic port where the excursion choice is genuinely large, and that is the problem. Plenty of what is sold as a Reykjavík day tour is a ten- or eleven-hour South Coast run built for people staying in a hotel, not for a ship that sails at five. The Golden Circle is the classic call excursion and it does fit. Jökulsárlón does not, whatever the brochure implies.

Excursions
110
Fit a normal call
46
Operators
22
Typical price
€270

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Where you come ashore

Large ships normally berth at Skarfabakki in Sundahöfn, a few kilometres east of the centre — walkable in theory, tedious in practice, and usually served by a shuttle. Smaller ships sometimes take Miðbakki in the Old Harbour, which puts you in the middle of town at the gangway. Your ship will tell you which; it changes call to call.

What you can actually reach

Comfortably: the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon, whale watching from the Old Harbour, Reykjanes and the volcanic sites, a food walk, the city itself. At a stretch, with an early start and a late sailing: the South Coast waterfalls as far as Reynisfjara. Not on a single call, no matter what you are told: Jökulsárlón, Snæfellsnes end to end, or anything with the word highland in it.

Back on board by

Put in the hours your ship is alongside. We have started you off with a typical call at Reykjavík; yours is on your daily programme and is the number that matters.

Ashore 08:00 to 17:00 — we treat the final hour and a half before all-aboard as unusable.

The rule, openly: we would not book a tour that leaves less than about an hour and a half of slack before your ship sails. That is the shuttle from the pier, the queue at the gangway, and the twenty minutes an Icelandic coach loses to the weather or the bus in front of it. End times are worked out from each operator's own published departure times and tour length. A tour sold as an open ticket has no fixed departure, so it is judged against the length of your call instead.

Fits a normal call

Five to seven hours. On a nine-hour call this leaves you the margin you want.

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Leaves 07:00, ends about 13:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 14:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 14:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 06:00, ends about 13:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 06:00, ends about 13:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 14:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 13:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 13:30, all aboard 17:00.

Into the Blue - Silfra Snorkeling from Reykjavík5 hours and 30 minutes

Arctic Adventures

Into the Blue - Silfra Snorkeling from Reykjavík

4.60· 5,129 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Age 12+
  • Hotel pickup
  • Gear included

Free underwater photos & hot coco. Embark on a snorkelling adventure in Silfra Fissure with one of Iceland’s most trusted operators. Led by our expert PADI-certified guides, drift between the tectonic plates in remarkably clear glacial water

from

€183 per person

23% below the €238 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 07:45, ends about 13:15, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 13:00, all aboard 17:00.

Deep Into the Blue - Silfra Diving from Reykjavík6 hours

Arctic Adventures

Deep Into the Blue - Silfra Diving from Reykjavík

4.60· 5,129 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Age 18+
  • Demanding
  • Hotel pickup

No car needed. Dive into the crystal-clear Silfra Fissure, one of the highest-rated diving spots in the world. Enjoy a day of diving in the extraordinary Thingvellir National Park with roundtrip transportation.

from

€283 per person

19% above the €238 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 07:45, ends about 13:45, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 18:00, ends about 23:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 15:00, all aboard 17:00.

Golden Circle Tour in Spanish: Small Group From Cruise Terminal6 hours and 30 minutes

Nordur Travel Services ehf

Golden Circle Tour in Spanish: Small Group From Cruise Terminal

4.80· 134 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Experience Iceland's iconic Golden Circle on a personalized 6.5-hour small group tour, perfectly tailored for our Spanish-speaking cruise guests. Departing directly from the cruise terminal.

from

€141 per person

30% below the €200 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 07:00, ends about 13:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 13:30, all aboard 17:00.

Golden Circle Tour with German Guide: Small Group from Cruise Terminal6 hours and 30 minutes

Nordur Travel Services ehf

Golden Circle Tour with German Guide: Small Group from Cruise Terminal

4.80· 134 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Enjoy a 6.5-hour small-group Golden Circle tour with a German-speaking guide, starting directly from the cruise terminal. Visit Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Öxarárfoss in comfort and at a relaxed pace.

from

€141 per person

about the usual price

or book on its own →

Leaves 07:00, ends about 13:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 10:00, ends about 17:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 13:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 13:30, all aboard 17:00.

Half a day or less

Four hours or less, or a flexible admission. The safe choice on a short call, and what to add if you have a morning free.

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Leaves 00:30, ends about 00:45, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 00:30, ends about 01:15, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 00:15, ends about 01:10, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 00:30, ends about 02:15, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 00:30, ends about 02:15, all aboard 17:00.

Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik3 hours

Reykjavik Sailors

Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik

4.30· 215 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Meet on location

Set sail on a 2.5-3.5 hour whale watching quest - join expert guides, witness awe-inspiring whales up close, and make memories that will last a lifetime on this exhilarating adventure.

from

€97 per person

29% below the €136 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 09:00, ends about 12:00, all aboard 17:00.

Best Value Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik3 hours

Reykjavik Sailors

Best Value Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik

4.30· 215 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Meet on location

Set sail from Reykjavik's Old Harbour and embark on a thrilling whale watching adventure where the wild North Atlantic comes alive with giants of the deep.

from

€97 per person

29% below the €136 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 09:00, ends about 12:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 12:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 12:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 11:00, ends about 15:00, all aboard 17:00.

No fixed departure — an open ticket, about 4h once you start.

Whale Wonders: Morning Expedition3 hours

Reykjavik Sailors

Whale Wonders: Morning Expedition

4.30· 215 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Meet on location

Set sail at 9 am on our Morning Expedition and dive into a thrilling whale-watching quest - an unforgettable adventure for families and nature lovers alike.

from

€97 per person

29% below the €136 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 09:00, ends about 12:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 21:30, ends about 01:30, all aboard 17:00.

Private Northern Lights Tour4 hoursSep – Apr

Glaciers and Waterfalls

Private Northern Lights Tour

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Food included
  • Wi-fi on board

On the dark winter nights the lights are often seen dancing across the Icelandic sky. Because we use a Super Jeep, we can go places the other big bus tours cannot, and the journey in one of our jeeps can be an experience in itself.

from

€1,361 per person

or book on its own →

Leaves 20:00, ends about 00:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 21:00, ends about 23:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 20:30, ends about 00:30, all aboard 17:00.

Whales, Puffins & Reykjavík2 hoursMay – Sep

Whale Safari

Whales, Puffins & Reykjavík

4.70· 212 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Age 10+
  • Gear included
  • Free cancellation 24 h

This is the ULTIMATE adventure. Get as close to the whales, dolphins and puffins as possible without disturbing them.

from

€178 per person

31% above the €136 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:00, ends about 10:00, all aboard 17:00.

Premium Puffin Tour1 hourMay – Sep

Whale Safari

Premium Puffin Tour

4.70· 212 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Age 10+
  • Gear included
  • Family friendly

Puffins are cute, interesting and in Reykjavík. From 20. April until 15. August we offer this ultimate puffin tour up close.

from

€92 per person

26% below the €125 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 09:00, ends about 10:00, all aboard 17:00.

Puffin Express: 1-Hour Close Encounter with Adorable Birds1 hourMay – Sep

Reykjavik Sailors

Puffin Express: 1-Hour Close Encounter with Adorable Birds

4.30· 215 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Meet on location

Embark on a delightful 1-hour journey to the puffin colony, where you'll be enchanted by the playful antics of these adorable birds. Get an up-close and personal experience as you observe them in their natural habitat, nestled along the rugged coastline.

from

€59 per person

53% below the €125 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:00, ends about 09:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 12:30, all aboard 17:00.

Whale Watching Express Adventure2 hours and 30 minutes

Reykjavik Sailors

Whale Watching Express Adventure

4.30· 215 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Meet on location

Set sail on a thrilling 2-2.5 hour express whale watching tour - get up close with majestic whales and soak in breathtaking ocean vistas on this fast-paced adventure.

from

€97 per person

29% below the €136 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 10:00, ends about 12:30, all aboard 17:00.

Northern Lights Small Group with Local Hunters4 hoursSep – Apr

Magic Iceland Travel

Northern Lights Small Group with Local Hunters

4.80· 177 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Hunt for the Northern Lights on an intimate tour with only 16 guests. Travel by comfortable minibus with dedicated local hunters praised by guests.

from

€143 per person

16% below the €171 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 21:00, ends about 01:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 16:00, ends about 20:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 21:00, ends about 23:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 21:30, ends about 01:30, all aboard 17:00.

New Year's Eve Reykjavík Cruise2 hours

Sea Trips Reykjavík

New Year's Eve Reykjavík Cruise

4.60· 345 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Join Sea Trips for an amazing evening yacht cruise on the Amelia Rose to celebrate the New Year.

from

€161 per person

about the usual price

or book on its own →

Leaves 22:30, ends about 00:30, all aboard 17:00.

New Years Fireworks by Boat from Reykjavik2 hours

Sea Trips Reykjavík

New Years Fireworks by Boat from Reykjavik

4.60· 345 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Join Sea Trips for an amazing evening yacht cruise on the Sailor to celebrate the New Year.

from

€150 per person

about the usual price

or book on its own →

Leaves 22:30, ends about 00:30, all aboard 17:00.

Only on a long call

Eight or nine hours. Only if your ship is in late — check your sailing time before you book one of these.

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Leaves 09:00, ends about 17:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 16:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 17:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 16:00, all aboard 17:00.

Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon9 hours

Arctic Adventures

Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon

4.60· 5,129 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Soak in a natural pool and explore three of the most popular attractions in Iceland. The Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Iceland offers great value in a small group setting.

from

€136 per person

32% below the €200 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 09:00, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 15:30, all aboard 17:00.

Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses | English Guide + Selected German Departures8 hours

Magic Iceland Travel

Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses | English Guide + Selected German Departures

4.80· 177 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Explore Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle on a 8-hour guided tour with an English-speaking guide. Visit Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss, and enjoy a small local Icelandic touch included along the way.

from

€86 per person

52% below the €179 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 07:00, ends about 15:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 15:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 16:45, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 16:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 17:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 15:00, all aboard 17:00.

Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses - Small Group Minibus8 hours

Magic Iceland Travel

Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses - Small Group Minibus

4.80· 177 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Discover Iceland’s Golden Circle in a small-group minibus, visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið, plus enjoy a special stop to meet, pet and feed Icelandic horses up close.

from

€129 per person

28% below the €179 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:00, ends about 16:00, all aboard 17:00.

Private Silver Circle Day Tour with Hvammsvik Baths8 hours

Fun Travel Iceland

Private Silver Circle Day Tour with Hvammsvik Baths

4.5· 13 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Wi-fi on board
  • Admission included

A private Silver Circle Tour tour is a great way to experience the highlights of Iceland. And on a private tour you have a complete access to your private guide.

from

€1,718 per vehicle

or book on its own →

Leaves 09:00, ends about 17:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 16:00, all aboard 17:00.

No fixed departure — an open ticket, about 7h 30min once you start.

No fixed departure — an open ticket, about 8h once you start.

No fixed departure — an open ticket, about 8h 30min once you start.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 16:00, all aboard 17:00.

Golden Circle in Spanish with Kerid Crater & Local Farm Visit in Small Group9 hours

Nordur Travel Services ehf

Golden Circle in Spanish with Kerid Crater & Local Farm Visit in Small Group

4.80· 134 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Discover Golden Circle in a small, friendly group. This tour is conducted entirely in Spanish. Explore Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir Geothermal Area and other destinations. Starting from Reykjavik.

from

€111 per person

44% below the €200 typical

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:00, ends about 17:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 17:00, ends about 01:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 15:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 15:00, all aboard 17:00.

Longer than most calls

Longer than nine hours, or multi-day. Listed for completeness: these are built for people staying in a hotel, and we would not book them around a port call.

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Leaves 00:30, ends about 12:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 06:00, ends about 16:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 17:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 19:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 19:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 21:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 21:00, all aboard 17:00.

Private South Coast10 hours

Aurora Viking

Private South Coast

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

The Magnificent South Coast of Iceland - Waterfalls, Black Sands and Glaciers

from

€1,568 per vehicle

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:30, ends about 18:30, all aboard 17:00.

Private South Coast tour12 hours

Skall Ventures

Private South Coast tour

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Wi-fi on board
  • Admission included

Explore Iceland’s South Coast on a full-day tour featuring Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Sólheimajökull glacier viewpoints, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Dyrhólaey in summer, and the village of Vík í Mýrdal.

from

€1,576 per person

or book on its own →

No fixed departure — an open ticket, about 12h once you start.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 21:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 22:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 19:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 21:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:30, ends about 18:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 19:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:30, ends about 18:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 19:00, all aboard 17:00.

South Coast and Black Beach9 hours and 30 minutes

TripZig ehf.

South Coast and Black Beach

4.6· 5 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Exploring the amazing and mystic South coast, with its spectacular waterfalls, steep mountain hills, and wavy Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.

from

€2,027 per vehicle

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:30, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

No fixed departure — an open ticket, about 10h 30min once you start.

No fixed departure — an open ticket, about 11h 30min once you start.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

Golden Circle & Snorkeling10 hours

Arctic Adventures

Golden Circle & Snorkeling

4.60· 5,129 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Age 12+
  • Hotel pickup
  • Gear included

Combine two bestselling adventures into one unforgettable day and save. Snorkel in the Silfra Fissure, and see famous sites including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið Crater.

from

€240 per person

about the usual price

or book on its own →

Leaves 07:45, ends about 17:45, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 19:00, all aboard 17:00.

Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour from Reykjavík12 hoursSep – Apr

Arctic Adventures

Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour from Reykjavík

4.60· 5,129 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Gear included
  • Family friendly

No car needed. Experience the ultimate South Coast adventure on this full-day tour from Reykjavík. Visit the iconic Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, ride a Super Jeep across black sands, and explore the ash-layered ice tunnels of Katla Ice Cave

from

€258 per person

about the usual price

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:00, ends about 20:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 12:00, ends about 01:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 06:00, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 22:00, all aboard 17:00.

No fixed departure — an open ticket, about 11h once you start.

South Coast & Reykjabod Hot Springs - Classic Admission10 hours

Arctic Adventures

South Coast & Reykjabod Hot Springs - Classic Admission

4.60· 5,129 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

The South Coast hits different when the last stop is a hot spring. Enjoy a small-group day tour past waterfalls, black sand beaches, volcanic coastline, a famous red-roofed church and ending in a geothermal soak.

from

€193 per person

about the usual price

or book on its own →

Leaves 09:00, ends about 19:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 20:00, all aboard 17:00.

Private Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour with Multilingual Guide (PL / EN / ES / ZH)12 hours

Magic Iceland Travel

Private Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour with Multilingual Guide (PL / EN / ES / ZH)

4.80· 177 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a private full-day tour with a multilingual guide (PL/EN/ES/ZH). Visit Arnarstapi, Kirkjufell, black-sand beaches and the Snæfellsjökull region at your own pace, with flexible stops for photos and exploration.

from

€1,719 per vehicle

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:00, ends about 20:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 09:00, ends about 19:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 18:00, all aboard 17:00.

Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Day Tour11 hours and 30 minutesMay – Sep

Arctic Adventures

Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Day Tour

4.60· 5,129 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Age 10+
  • Hotel pickup
  • Wi-fi on board

Join an epic journey into the geothermal highlands. We drive from Reykjavík to the wild wonders of Kerlingarfjöll and Hveradalir - where steamy valleys and rugged peaks await.

from

€186 per person

about the usual price

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:00, ends about 19:30, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 08:00, ends about 21:00, all aboard 17:00.

Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Kirkjufell & Saxhóll Crater Day Tour12 hours

Magic Iceland Travel

Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Kirkjufell & Saxhóll Crater Day Tour

4.80· 177 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Reykjavík

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Discover the best of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a full-day tour from Reykjavík, featuring seal beaches, dramatic coastal cliffs, volcanic landscapes, black pebble beaches, Saxhóll Crater, and the iconic Kirkjufell mountain.

from

€122 per person

or book on its own →

Leaves 08:00, ends about 20:00, all aboard 17:00.

Leaves 07:00, ends about 21:00, all aboard 17:00.

Before you book

Check your own sailing time first, not the scheduled one — calls get shortened by weather more often in Iceland than almost anywhere, and the ship will tell you the day before. Then pick a tour that ends at least an hour before that.

Tell the operator which ship you are on when you book. They plan around sailings all season and it changes how they run the day. Most of these allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the call changes — the exact rule is on each tour page.

109 of the 110 excursions here have departures published in the next four months. The rest open their calendars closer to the season, which is normal for Icelandic operators — search your ship’s date on the tour page to see it. And 40 of them are too long for a normal call, which is why they sit at the bottom of this page rather than the top.

Not sure it fits? Send us the ship and the date —[email protected] or +354 497 1373. We will tell you if the answer is no.

Reykjavík port call: questions people ask

Can I book a shore excursion in Reykjavík independently?

Yes, and it is normally cheaper than the ship's desk because you are buying from the same Icelandic operators the ships buy from. The difference is that the ship waits for its own excursions and not for ours, so leave margin: on a standard nine-hour call we would not book a tour longer than seven hours.

How much do Reykjavík shore excursions cost?

Typically €270 per person across the 110 excursions we sell here from 22 operators, with the cheapest at €59. Private tours and small-group trips sit well above that; coach excursions below it.

What happens if the tour runs late and I miss the ship?

That risk is yours on an independently booked tour, which is the honest trade for the lower price. In practice the operators here run these for cruise passengers all season and know the sailing times, but Icelandic weather closes roads without warning. Book the shorter option on a tight call, keep the operator’s number on your phone, and tell them at booking which ship you are on and when it sails.

Where does my ship dock?

Large ships normally berth at Skarfabakki in Sundahöfn, a few kilometres east of the centre — walkable in theory, tedious in practice, and usually served by a shuttle. Smaller ships sometimes take Miðbakki in the Old Harbour, which puts you in the middle of town at the gangway. Your ship will tell you which; it changes call to call.

How do I know an excursion fits my Reykjavík port call?

Put your own hours into the "back on board by" box at the top of this page and the lists re-filter to what fits. Each excursion then shows when it leaves and roughly when it ends, worked out from the operator's published departure times and the tour length. We treat the final hour and a half before all-aboard as unusable — that is the shuttle, the gangway queue and the margin an Icelandic road can eat — so anything landing inside it is marked as not fitting rather than as tight.

Several excursions, or a call in more than one port? One checkout covers the lot.

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