Cruise itinerary
10-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík
10 nights · Arctic · 8 ports of call
10-night Arctic cruise aboard Azamara Quest, departing Reykjavík and calling at Heimaey Island, Grundarfjørdur, Isafjørdur, Akureyri, Husavik and Seydisfjørdur and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Quest
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Arctic · Polar
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Copenhagen
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Reykjavík
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Day2
Reykjavík
Depart 18:00
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Day3
Heimaey Island
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
The largest of Iceland's Westman Islands off the south coast, a fishing town rebuilt after a 1973 eruption that buried part of it in lava and ash. Puffin colonies crowd the sea cliffs in summer, and the new volcano Eldfell rises above the harbour.
- Eldfell volcano
- Puffin cliffs
- Eldheimar museum
- Day4
Grundarfjørdur
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
A small fishing town on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, framed by the pyramid-shaped Kirkjufell mountain. The harbour looks out across a wide bay toward open Atlantic waters, with lava fields, waterfalls and the Snæfellsjökull glacier nearby.
- Kirkjufell mountain
- Snæfellsnes peninsula
- Coastal waterfalls
- Day5
Isafjørdur
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
A small town at the head of a deep fjord in Iceland's remote Westfjords, ringed by steep flat-topped mountains. Ísafjörður is known for its preserved timber houses, access to nearby seabird cliffs and Arctic-fox country, and dramatic fjord scenery.
- Old timber houses
- Westfjords mountains
- Seabird cliffs
- Day6
Akureyri
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
A town at the head of a long fjord in northern Iceland, the country's largest settlement outside the capital region. Snow-capped mountains rise on either side, with botanic gardens, whale-watching boats and the lava fields near Lake Mývatn within reach.
- Eyjafjörður fjord
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Lake Mývatn
- Day7
Husavik
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Seydisfjørdur
Arrive 7:30 · Depart 12:00
A small fishing town at the head of a long, steep-sided fjord in eastern Iceland. A black-and-white timber church anchors the village, surrounded by waterfalls and mountains, and it serves as a gateway to the basalt highlands of the east.
- Blue church
- Fjord waterfalls
- Eastern highlands
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Copenhagen
Arrive 6:00
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
Upcoming departures
- 10 Jul 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Arctic Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Arctic cruise calls at Reykjavík, Heimaey Island, Grundarfjørdur, Isafjørdur, Akureyri, Husavik, Seydisfjørdur and Copenhagen.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Reykjavík and ends in Copenhagen.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Azamara Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Jul 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.