Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Whales & Wonders of Iceland
A ten-night cruise from Newcastle aboard Fred. Olsen's Bolette, rounding Iceland’s coast with whale watching, glacier views and quiet ports like Ísafjörður and Akureyri.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departs
- 8 May 2027
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £2,499
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Cruising past Eyjafjallajökull volcano and glacier
Time in Reykjavík with harbour views and local cafés
Visits to Ísafjörður and Akureyri, Icelandic coastal towns
Viewing Arctic birdlife on Vigur Island
Cruising by Grímsey, on the Arctic Circle
About the trip
Fred. Olsen's Bolette departs from Newcastle for ten days exploring Iceland's northern coasts, weaving between small towns and natural sights that are hard to reach otherwise. After a day at sea, the ship passes the jagged flank of Eyjafjallajökull, the volcano and glacier that unsettled European skies in 2010, then circles islands like Elliðaey and Hornbjarg, where the cliffs rise almost vertically from the sea.
The cruise calls at Reykjavík, a compact city where modern cafés and colourful houses sit beside harbour views. Further north lies Ísafjörður, a quiet fishing town with fjords around it, and Akureyri, known as Iceland’s second city with a church that looks out over the water. Between ports, the route passes Vigur Island, home to Arctic birds, and cruises close to Grímsey, the island on the Arctic Circle.
The final days include Seyðisfjörður, a small town with wooden buildings that recall Iceland’s early settlers. The frequent glances at glaciers, whales and seabirds mean keeping binoculars handy: this isn’t a loud cruise, but there’s plenty to look out for from the decks. The Bolette turns back to Newcastle after two days at sea, closing a circuit of Iceland that feels quietly remote rather than rushed.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Reykjavík
- 3 Ísafjörður
- 4 Akureyri
- 5 Grímsey
- 6 Seyðisfjörður
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
by Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland
Scenic cruising
Day 4
by Elliðaey Island, Iceland
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 6
Ísafjörður, Iceland
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 Newcastle
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Ocean View Cabin
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 10 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Whales & Wonders of Iceland depart from?
- Whales & Wonders of Iceland departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Whales & Wonders of Iceland?
- Whales & Wonders of Iceland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Whales & Wonders of Iceland cost?
- Prices for Whales & Wonders of Iceland start from £2,499, 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.
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