Diamond Circle Cruise Ship Express Tour

by BusTravel Iceland · Boat tours · North Iceland

4.10· 105 TripAdvisor reviews of this tour4.70· 3,015 Google reviews of the operator
  • Fine on your own
  • Eco-certified

from €183.45 per person

Next departure: Sun 11 Apr

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Diamond Circle Cruise Ship Express Tour — BusTravel Iceland
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  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Akureyri

  • Pickup

    Meet at the start point

  • Starts at

    Akureyri Harbor Cruise Terminal.

    Pickup & dropoff at the parking lot on the corner of Laufásgata/Gránufélagsgata just outside the Akureyri Harbor Cruise Terminal., Akureyri

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 …

  • Minimum age

    2

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in BusTravel Iceland's words: Pickup and dropoff at the parking lot on the corner of Laufásgata/Gránufélagsgata just outside the Akureyri Harbor Cruise Terminal. The tour starts at the same time as pickup.

About this experience

Explore the best natural attractions of North Iceland by taking the Diamond Circle Tour, a driving route that covers the most captivating sites in the region. Starting from Akureyri, the northern capital of Iceland, embark on a sightseeing journey that takes you through stunning waterfalls, delightful fishing villages, peculiar geological formations, majestic cliffs, and rejuvenating hot springs. Witness the sheer power of the Dettifoss waterfall, be mesmerized by the surreal landscapes of Lake Mývatn, marvel at the breathtaking cliffs of Ásbýrgi canyon, and experience the charm of the seaside village of Húsavík. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you will learn about the fascinating local folklore, geology, and much more. Join us on the best sightseeing tour that North Iceland has to offer.

Description from the operator, BusTravel Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Húsavík
  2. Ásbyrgi
  3. Dettifoss Waterfall
  4. Námaskarð volcano craters
  5. Myvatn View Point
  6. Godafoss Waterfall

Included

  • Guided tour on a comfortable coach
  • Sandwich (Vegan or Chicken)
  • Icelandic Chocolate
  • Juice Drink
  • Professional guide
  • Free WiFi
  • Pick up and drop off

Good to know

  • Warm, wind- and waterproof clothing and good sturdy shoes suitable for uneven terrain
  • The duration of the tour is 8 hours

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is sea state — the skipper decides an hour or two before departure. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1BusTravel Iceland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Akureyri: Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss & Lava Fields Cruise Tour from Magic Iceland Travel is €161 — €22 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

BusTravel Iceland · €183Magic Iceland Travel · €161
How long it runs8 hours6 hours
Getting thereYou make your own wayPicks you up

The €22 buys you 2 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 2 cannot join this one.
  • Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 07:00, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

BusTravel Iceland is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about BusTravel Iceland

Read all 3,015 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Frank Robards

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    We had a wonderful tour to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula today. It was amazing!! Our guide, Vjeran, was exceptional. His knowledge and experience made our tour even more memorable. He even worked in a couple of additional stops to our itinerary which further enhanced our experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in experiencing the majesty of nature in Iceland.

  • Topha

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    An amazing experience! It was our first time in Iceland, and we couldn’t have asked for a better trip. For six unforgettable days, we travelled along the famous Ring Road with our guide, Vjeran, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and highly professional throughout the entire journey. He made every day enjoyable while showing us Iceland’s most spectacular attractions. The trip was truly unforgettable. Some of the accommodations were also lovely, with welcoming and helpful staff that made us feel at home. There is so much to see in Iceland, and six days go by very quickly, so the itinerary was quite busy. Even so, we had the opportunity to enjoy every activity and appreciate the incredible landscapes along the way. Overall, the experience exceeded all our expectations, helped even more by the fantastic weather we were lucky enough to enjoy throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland!

  • Andrea Di Nardo

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    During our Iceland vacation, we took two tours with Bus Travel Iceland: the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon; and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. On the exceptional Golden Circle tour with a relaxing conclusion at the enchanting Blue Lagoon, we visited the iconic sites along the way, following a fairly packed itinerary but with adequate time for each stop. The guide was knowledgeable in driving the bus and engaging in providing information and telling stories about the places we visited. Higly recommended the fascinating tour to discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Departing from Reykjavik, we visited the main towns and iconic sites from the north to the south coast of the peninsula. The excellent Axel guided us, providing interesting details about the places to visit. His expert bus driving skills and precise planning allowed us to see everything in the allotted time, without excessive pressure or fatigue.

  • Kirsty Macdonald

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    6 Days Around Iceland Ring Road Small Group Tour This is one of those trips that delivers on every level — partly because of Iceland itself, and largely because of our guide Michael. Travelling in March — Iceland's stormiest month — meant our itinerary had to be adapted constantly. Every evening and morning Michael would brief us on the current plan and be upfront about where the weather would have the final say. Clear, honest communication and smart decisions that meant we still packed in as much as was viable each day. His commentary was full of stories, weaving folklore throughout — a great insight into Icelandic thinking. Fantastic guide. The accommodation was excellent throughout with great breakfasts each morning. One practical note for anyone weighing up the six, seven, or eight day options: Icelandic weather is changeable year-round, so build in flexibility. I chose not to do the eighth day in March given the weather risk, and booked the seventh day (Snaefellsnes Peninsula) as a separate tour with a buffer day in between. As a solo traveller, the fact that you can share a room rather than automatically cop the single supplement was a genuine bonus — not something every operator offers. I did a lot of research before settling on BusTravel Iceland, and prior to booking their communication was prompt and clear — every question answered without chasing. It was a good sign of things to come.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Boat tours — questions people ask

Where do boat tours leave from in Reykjavík?

The Old Harbour, on Ægisgarður pier, about five minutes' walk from most downtown hotels and ten from Hallgrímskirkja. Elding and Reykjavik Sailors both have ticket offices there. Whale, puffin, sea-angling and northern-lights boats all use the same area. Arrive thirty minutes before departure to check in. The Viðey ferry (/experience/1539/) leaves from the same harbour in summer and from Skarfabakki the rest of the year.

Is the Jökulsárlón boat tour worth it?

Yes, if you are already at the lagoon. A Zodiac gets you among the icebergs and close to the glacier edge in a way the shore cannot, and the combined glacier hike and Zodiac day (/experience/716547/) is the best full day in the southeast. Boats run in the warmer months only; check the tour page for dates. It is not worth a fourteen-hour day trip from Reykjavík just for the boat.

What is the difference between a Zodiac and an amphibian boat at Jökulsárlón?

A Zodiac is a fast rigid inflatable seating around ten, with a guide who can nose it near the glacier face and into iceberg fields; you wear a flotation suit and get a bit wet. The amphibian is a slow duck boat carrying larger groups on a fixed loop. The Zodiac is the better trip and the one we list. It has a minimum age and is bumpier; the tour page has details.

Will a boat tour be cancelled if it is windy?

Quite possibly. Operators cancel whale, puffin and lagoon boats when the wind or swell makes them unsafe or pointless, and Iceland is windy. The decision usually comes the evening before or early on the day, by email or text. You get a full refund or a new date. Book boat trips early in your stay rather than on your last day so a cancellation can be rebooked.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

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