As an island straddling the confluence of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans with a coastline featuring majestic glaciers, tranquil fjords and dramatic cliffs, Iceland offers enticing prospects for lovers of seafaring adventures. Check out our collection of Iceland cruise tours below, handpicked for UK travellers.

Boat excursions in Iceland

Circumnavigation cruises show you the entire 3,000 miles of Icelandic coastline in all its diversity and grandeur. You’ll thread your way into beautiful fjords, sail past cliffs teeming with birdlife and call at remote islands. There are also plenty of chances to disembark for Zodiac cruises and activities such as kayaking, hiking and visits to stunning natural landmarks, including waterfalls and hot springs.

Boat tours are the only way to see enchanting islands off Iceland’s coast, such as Flatey, which is only inhabited in the summer but is home to a church and Iceland’s oldest library. On Grimsey, Iceland’s northernmost inhabited territory, you can walk across the imaginary line of the Arctic Circle.

Iceland wildlife tours by boat

Iceland’s waters are rich in spectacular wildlife. Escorted boat trips are by far the best way to appreciate the abundant marine and bird life around the island’s shores. Whale-watching trips from the northern town of Husavik offer some of the best such sailing experiences in the world, featuring encounters with whales, dolphins and porpoises as well as the distinctive residents of Puffin Island. Nature enthusiasts may wish to browse our Iceland wildlife tours for packages dedicated to this aspect.

Hitting the waves to explore a country’s coastline provides an exhilarating new dimension to your visit. If you love sailing holidays, head to our worldwide cruise tours page for a host of fabulous options.

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