Cruise · 9 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland
Nine nights sailing around Iceland aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis, taking in the island’s wildlife, waterfalls and the midnight sun while crossing the Arctic Circle.
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Departs
- 10 May 2028
- Sails from
- Liverpool
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £1,249
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Crossing the Icelandic Arctic Circle near Grímsey
Wildlife in EyjafjörðurIncluding whales and puffins
Visits to Ísafjörður and Vigur Island puffin colonies
Viewing Gulfoss and Goðafoss waterfalls
Calling at Reykjavik and Seyðisfjörður
About the trip
Starting and ending in Liverpool, this nine-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Borealis circumnavigates Iceland, calling at Reykjavík before venturing to the northwest fjords. Ísafjörður offers a chance to see a smaller town framed by mountains and sea, while a visit to Vigur Island reveals puffin colonies and traditional grass-roofed houses.
The route follows the coastline north, passing cliffs at Hornbjarg and the Drangaskörð sea stacks. Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest town, sits beside Eyjafjörður, where sightings of whales and seabirds are common. The ship crosses the Arctic Circle near Grímsey, a tiny island pale against the Atlantic.
Further east, Seyðisfjörður’s colourful houses hint at a creative community far from Reykjavík’s more familiar streets. Waterfalls such as Gullfoss and Goðafoss add natural drama to the itinerary, and the Blue Lagoon offers a brief pause in these volcanic surroundings. The pace is measured, with much at sea to watch the coast and wildlife from the deck.
- 1 Liverpool
- 2 Reykjavík
- 3 Ísafjörður
- 4 Vigur Island
- 5 Akureyri
- 6 Grímsey
- 7 Seyðisfjörður
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Liverpool, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 4
Ísafjörður, Iceland
Day 5
View Vigur Island, Iceland
Day 6
by Hornbjarg, 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
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior 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 Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland?
- Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland is a 9 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland depart from?
- Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland departs from Liverpool.
- Who operates Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland?
- Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland cost?
- Prices for Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland start from £1,249, 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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