A circumnavigation reaches the Westfjords and the eastern coastline — the sections most road itineraries skip because the driving distances are punishing. Expedition ships carry zodiacs and naturalists, which turns a bird cliff or a fjord landing into the point of the day rather than a photo stop. Sailings cluster in June, July and August.
Itinerary
A round-Iceland expedition itinerary calling at the Westfjords, the north coast and the east before returning to Reykjavik.
Why we recommend it
It solves the real problem with Iceland: the best coastline is also the least accessible by road. A small ship reaches it without a week of driving.
