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Whales & Wonders of Iceland, a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise · 9 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Whales & Wonders of Iceland

Nine days sailing from Liverpool with Fred. Olsen’s Borealis, visiting Reykjavík, Iceland’s fjords and waterfalls, the Faroes, and crossing the Arctic Circle en route to Norway’s north.

Duration
9 nights
Departs
10 Aug 2027
Sails from
Liverpool
Returns to the same port
Ship
Borealis
From
£3,449
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Two days in ReykjavíkWith Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon tours

  2. Grundarfjörður overlooked by Kirkjufell mountain

  3. Passing Látrabjarg sea cliffs renowned for puffin colonies

  4. Cruising the Eyjafjörður fjord to Akureyri

  5. Crossing the Arctic Circle

About the trip

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis sets a deliberately measured course for this nine-night exploration of northern waters. After leaving Liverpool, the ship heads north to Reykjavík, where tours reach the Blue Lagoon’s milky waters or the Golden Circle’s geysers and volcanic fields.

Iceland’s quieter west coast follows, with visits to Grundarfjörður, a small town shadowed by the jagged Kirkjufell mountain, and Látrabjarg cliffs, where puffins outnumber people in summer. Cruising Eyjafjörður fjord leads to Akureyri, Iceland’s second-largest town, where whale watching can be attempted from nearby Húsavík. From here Borealis crosses the Arctic Circle before visiting Runavík in the Faroe Islands, a cluster of steep islands known for their grass-roofed houses and frequent mists.

The pace is unhurried, with plenty of sea days to take the measure of life on a ship that manages to feel intimate without shrinking to a toy. The route doesn’t rush to landfall but rather traces a northern arc, offering a variety of coastal scenes and a couple of days on board before returning to Liverpool.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Liverpool
  2. 2 Reykjavík
  3. 3 Grundarfjörður
  4. 4 Látrabjarg
  5. 5 Akureyri
  6. 6 Runavík

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Liverpool, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Reykjavík, Iceland

  4. Day 4

    Grundarfjörður, Iceland

  5. Day 5

    Pass Látrabjarg, Iceland

  6. Day 6

    Eyjafjörður, Iceland

    Scenic cruising

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Flights
Not needed if you join at Liverpool
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Cabin
Superior Ocean View

For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Whales & Wonders of Iceland?
Whales & Wonders of Iceland is a 9 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Whales & Wonders of Iceland depart from?
Whales & Wonders of Iceland departs from Liverpool.
Who operates Whales & Wonders of Iceland?
Whales & Wonders of Iceland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
How much does Whales & Wonders of Iceland cost?
Prices for Whales & Wonders of Iceland start from £3,449, subject to availability.

The operator

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports

A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.

You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to United Kingdom? Our United Kingdom guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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