Around Iceland on the Windstar Cruise's Star Pride (11 days)
Iceland is a magical place! Venture to untouched regions where natural beauty reigns supreme, peppered with steamy hot springs, iridescent ice caves, spectacular waterfalls, and brooding volcanoes.
There may be no better way to see Iceland than on a small ship cruise. Windstar takes you to places most cruise ships can’t go: to narrow fjords, islands where puffins outnumber people, and deep into an interior filled with waterfalls, geysers, ice caverns, volcanoes, and alfhol (elf houses). Go beyond the tourist hotspots on this week-long circumnavigation of the Land of Fire and Ice. Windstar offers shore excursions for every activity level and interest: you may have difficulty choosing!
Before your cruise, spend two nights in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city. As the world’s most northerly capital, it is a lively, modern city filled with history and culture, world-class cuisine and nearby natural wonders.
Dates
Highlights
Very Experienced Tour Director
Personal Suite
Public Areas including dining venues, a spa, infinity pool, and fitness area
Reykjavik
The Blue Lagoon
Dining Experiences like "Viking Sushi"
Godafoss "Waterfall of the Gods"
Heimaey - the Pompeii of the North
Icelandic Horses
Seydisfjordur
Surtsey Island "The Youngest Place on Earth"
Akureyri
Grundarfjordur
Isafjordur
Heimaey Island
Attentive Crew at your service!
Itinerary
DAY 1: Friday, July 25, 2025
Halifax NS to Reykjavik, Iceland
This evening, meet your Atlantic Tours Tour Director and travelling companions as you begin your journey to Iceland.
DAY 2: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
Both you and the sun are early risers today as you arrive in Iceland! The journey from the airport provides your first glimpses of the country’s rugged beauty as you drive through lava fields on your way to Reykjavik. During a guided tour, discover the city’s most iconic sights and landmarks. See the impressive Hallgrimskirkja Church. Marvel at the beautiful views from Mt. Esja. At the Old Harbour is the awe-inspiring Harpa Concert Hall. Stay two nights in Reykjavik. The city is perfect for exploring on your own. (Breakfast)
DAY 3: Sunday, July 27, 2025
The Golden Circle
Take a wonderous journey through the Golden Circle where you’ll visit some of Iceland’s most iconic sites. Visit Thingvellir National Park. Located in a rift valley where the Eurasian and North American Tectonic plates meet, it is also the birthplace of Iceland’s parliament in 930 AD. See the magnificent waterfalls that is Gullfoss. Learn about Iceland’s geothermal activity with a stop at Strokkur, a geyser that erupts every 10 minutes. Return to Reykjavik for time on your own. (Breakfast)
DAY 4: Monday, July 28, 2025
After a morning at your leisure, join your fellow travellers as you board the Star Pride, your home for the next 7 days. Star Pride is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to let you explore Iceland’s hidden gems. Carrying only 312 guests, the ship is the perfect yacht for watching glaciers and fjords drift by from the comfort of your suite. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Heimaey Island, Iceland
Witness a world still in transition. Circle Surtsey Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which rose from the sea in the 1960s. Next up is Heimaey, where a volcanic eruption created a modern-day Pompeii in 1973. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAYS 6 & 7: Wednesday, July 30 & Thursday, July 31, 2025
Seydisfjordur, Iceland (Overnight)
Seydisfjord is 11 miles of long, narrow, beautiful waterway surrounded by high mountains that ends at the town of Seydisfjordur, known for its old multi-colored wooden buildings and cascading waterfalls. This is home of the Skalanes Nature Reserve with its wide variety of wildlife including more than 45 bird species. The first high-voltage electricity in Iceland was opened here in 1913 and is still in operation today. A popular hiking path starts at the town center, following the east bank of the Fjardara River that flows through the center of town. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily)
DAY 8: Friday, August 1, 2025
Akureyri, Iceland
Akureyri is an important port and fisheries center because of its ice-free harbor so close to the Arctic Circle. It lies at the end of Iceland’s longest fjord, which is 37 miles long, and sits at the base of snowcapped peaks that offer some of Iceland’s best skiing during the winter. Must-sees in Akureyri include the Listagil (art canyon) which is home to many arts and crafts galleries and shops, the beautiful church in the center of town, the botanical garden, and Hafnarstraeti, the main shopping street. This is also the perfect place to ride an Icelandic horse or soak in the sky-blue Myvatn Nature Baths. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 9: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Isafjordur, Iceland
Small and easily walkable, Isafjordur has one of the largest fisheries in Iceland. Despite its small size, this town has a school of music and has become a center for alternative music and they host a yearly festival that provides a platform for local musicians, band from around Iceland and the world to perform. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 10: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Grundarfjordur, Iceland
Beautiful Grundarfjordur is located between a mountain range and the sea. The road nearby crosses a lava field that is partially warm so snow does not always stick there. The main attraction of the area is Snæfellsjokull National Park full of regal glaciers, lava fields, waterfalls, caves, calderas, and basalt cliffs. The peninsula there received the EARTHCHECK Sustainable Community Award in 2010, the first area in Iceland to win such an award. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 11: Monday, August 4, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland and Homeward Bound!
After a delicious breakfast, disembark Star Pride as your amazing cruise comes to an end. But, there is time for one last Icelandic adventure before returning to Halifax: a stop at the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon, a unique natural pool of mineral rich geothermal water in the middle of a lava field, is an unforgettable experience. Relax and enjoy the waters before heading to the airport for your return flight to Halifax. (Breakfast)
Accommodations
Accommodations:
Day 1 | Overnight Flight on Iceland Air |
Days 2 & 3 | Reykjavik Marine, Iceland |
Days 4 - 10 | The Star Pride |
Rates (CAD)
2025 Twin Rates:
SP: Star Porthole Suite | $7849 |
S: Ocean View Suite | $8219 |
S1: Ocean View Suite | $8279 |
SS1: Ocean View Suite | $8359 |
S2: Ocean View Suite | $8449 |
S3: Ocean View Suite | $8529 |
BS: Balcony Suite | $9379 |
SBS: Star Balcony Suite | $9699 |
BS1: Balcony Suite | $9889 |
SBS1: Star Balcony Suite | $10,149 |
Rates ARE NOT subject to HST.
Rates are Per Person in CAD.
Flights are included in the pricing.
Pricing for single travelers available upon request.
Please Note: Shore Excursions ARE NOT included in the package cost.
Deposit: $1500 per person - Non-refundable
Full Payment: Due 121 Days prior to departure on March 26, 2025.
Cancelation Policy:
Prior to March 26, 2025: Deposit is non-refundable
March 26, 2025 to date of departure and after departure: 100% of the total tour price is non-refundable.
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