Explore Torshavn (Walking Tour) Explore the history and heritage of the Faroe Islands’ capital.
Thor’s harbour
Walk through history, exploring the old town Tinganes – the 9th-century meeting site of the Vikings. Enjoy colourful old warehouses that are now fashionable offices, the 18th-century Lutheran cathedral, and small turf-roofed homes. Enter the old town and find yourself in a confusion of lanes and narrow passages, steps and rocks, and tiny black-tarred houses – a genuine and unique town from the Middle Ages.
Duration: 2h00
Difficulty: Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed
Booking code: INCL-THO1
Highlights:
• Enjoy a walking tour of Tórshavn
• Experience culture, history, and heritage
• See small turf-roofed homes in many different colours
• Explore the old town, with roots back to the Vikings
Practical information:
Practical information:
• Remarks/requirements: Good sturdy shoes with warm, wind and waterproof clothing.
• Walking information: 1 KM Walking distance, paved road and cobblestone and uneven ground.
• Wheelchair accessible: No.
• Language: English, German & all Scandinavian languages.
Akureyri - Mývatn Nature Baths Visit the spectacular Goðafoss waterfall before you swim the Mývatn Nature Baths.
Waterfalls and nature baths
Setting off from Akureyri, we cross the fjord to Goðafoss – the ‘Waterfall of the Gods’. After a short stop, we’ll visit Mývatn Nature Baths to enjoy a relaxing bathing experience in a tasteful complex. The pool is maintained at a constant temperature of 38–40°C. The warm, soothing waters are beneficial to skin and spirit alike, creating a sense of wellbeing and a lasting memory of your visit.
Duration: 5h30
Difficulty: Level 3: Active - good mobility needed
Booking code: G-AKU3
Highlights:
• See the Goðafoss waterfall – one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland.
• Visit Mývatn Nature Baths and enjoy a natural bathing experience.
• The water contains geothermal microorganisms, minerals and silicates.
• Relax in a pool of healthy geothermal water drawn from depths of 2,500 metres.
Practical information:
Practical information
• Booking code: G-AKU3
• Language: English
• Dress according to local weather conditions with good footwear (closed toe recommended) with a rubber or non-slip sole. Bring a camera!
• Kindly note that the running order of visited sites might vary. Anyone with mobility challenges is kindly asked to travel in the company of assistance.
• Bring bathing suits and towels (limited rental available).
• Pregnant women and those passengers with heart and respiratory issues are advised to check with a health professional before taking this tour.Approximately 3h total driving time
• Walking information: About 20 min. At the Myvatn Baths, surfaces underfoot can be slippery/wet and guests are asked to exercise extreme caution to avoid slipping. The surface underfoot at Godafoss is of gravel, loose stones and mud pathways - generally uneven with no hand rails.
Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure (Only Bookable Onboard) Our experts will lead you on this sea kayaking adventure.
Paddle into Wonder
There’s truly no better way to feel the scale, silence, and raw beauty of this landscape than from the seat of a kayak. Guided by seasoned experts, you’ll glide across the water with your fellow adventurers, experiencing your surroundings in a uniquely intimate and peacefully immersive way.
Duration: 3h00
Difficulty: Level 3 – Active – good mobility needed
Booking code: N/A
Highlights:
• Explore from a rare water-level perspective
• Enjoy nature up close, without the noise of a motor
• Each outing is led by expert guides who ensure the utmost safety and share insights, and you’ll be provided with all the top-quality gear you need
Practical information:
• This is an optional, add-on activity, available at an additional cost.
• This activity can only be booked on board.
• Top-quality kayaking gear is provided, including a two-person hard-shell sea kayak, paddle, boots, life jacket, drysuit, and pogies.
• Please note that this kayaking activity only uses two-person kayaks. Solo guests will be paired with another guest.
• Participants must have basic swimming skills and be able to get in and out of the kayak on the water independently.
• While we aim to offer this activity on every voyage, its operation is subject to weather and ice conditions.
• A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language requirements: A basic level of English is needed to understand the guide’s instructions.
Lerwick—Lerwick Walking Tour Enjoy a tour of Lerwick’s scenic town center and learn about its enthralling history and local life.
Lerwick’s Lodberries
Enjoy a walking tour of Lerwick’s historic town center, featuring sandstone buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about the colorful history of the remote Shetland capital as your tour takes you past the Old Tolbooth, the lodberries, and the grand town hall.
After your guided tour, enjoy some free time to browse the local shops or visit impressive 18th-century Fort Charlotte overlooking the Sound of Bressay.
Duration: 1h15
Difficulty: Level 2: Moderate—some mobility needed
Booking code: INCL-LER1
Highlights:
• Learn about the history and people of Lerwick—the only town in the Shetland Islands.
• See the old town’s beautiful buildings, such as the Old Tolbooth from 1770 and Lerwick Town Hall.
• See the lodberries (houses, stores, and piers with thick, sea-battered walls) that line the shores.
• Enjoy some free time to visit impressive Fort Charlotte, which was built in 1652, or wander the charming high street.
Practical information:
• Remarks/requirements: Please wear warm, waterproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity over relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain; includes some steep streets and steps. There is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes of walking.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language Availability: English
Local Living Walk of Bakkagerði Experience the peaceful magic of a natural area said to be home to elves.
In the land of elves
Get a glimpse of traditional everyday life in the small town of Bakkagerði situated in the beautiful area of BorgarfjörðurEystri. Meet friendly and welcoming locals along the way and learn about their daily lives, as well as the history, culture and architecture of the area. You’ll learn about the town’s spirit and hear legends of elves believed to live in this area.
*While we're excited to share the unique flavours of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.
Duration: 1h20
Difficulty: Level 3: Active - good mobility needed
Booking code: INCL-BG61
Highlights:
• Meet friendly locals and learn about their daily lives, history, and culture .
• Visit the beautiful local church and the old Lindarbakki turf house .
• Visit the fish factory and continue to Icelandic Down – famous for their eiderdown products .
• Keep a look out for elves!
Practical information:
Pactical information:
• Remarks/requirements: Dress according to the local weather conditions.
• Walking information: 2 km / Paved and gravel ground.
• Wheelchair accessible: No.
• Included: Coffee and Kleina (twisted doughnut).
• Language: English.
Lerwick - Sumburgh Head Bird Cliffs See Shetland’s oldest lighthouse and an abundance of seabirds on a tour to Mainland’s southern tip.
Duration: 4.5 hours
Difficulty: Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed
Booking code: E-LER7
Bakkagerði - Brewery Tour Visit KHB Brugghús, a craft brewery and distillery located in one of the oldest houses in Borgarfjörður eystri.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Booking code: G-BG63
Min. number: 8 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Enjoy a tour and tasting at the only distillery in Iceland to produce traditional moonshine.
• Explore one of the oldest houses in Borgarfjörður eystri and learn about its vibrant commercial history.
• Learn about the secret past of moonshine in Iceland and how it’s produced today.
Husavik - Whale Museum Visit Visit the Húsavík Whale Museum—one of the few museums in the world solely dedicated to whales.
Ocean Giants
Discover the eight exhibition rooms of the Húsavík Whale Museum at your own pace.
You’ll find 11 whale skeletons on display, including a narwhal and an 82-ft blue whale. The largest mammal in the world, there are only a few full blue whale skeletons on display across the globe and only one in Iceland. You’ll also find exhibits about Iceland’s whaling past.
Duration: At your own pace.
Booking code: INCL-HUS2
Highlights:
• Explore Húsavík Whale Museum at your own pace.
• Discover the skeletons of majestic ocean giants, including an 82-ft blue whale.
• Learn about the history of whaling in Iceland and browse fascinating artifacts.
Practical information:
Practical Information
• Included: Museum entry
• Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Walking or Activity information: Short flat walk over easy terrain and pavement-like ground.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language Availability: English
Husavik - Original Whale Watching Look out for whales, dolphins and puffins while sailing Skjálfandi Bay aboard a traditional oak boat.
Marine Life
On this whale watching tour, you’ll sail breathtaking Skjálfandi Bay for around three hours aboard a traditional boat, spotting whales, dolphins and porpoises along the way.
With some of the best whale watching in the country, these waters are home to species like minke and humpback, as well as playful white-beaked dolphins and harbor porpoises. With these majestic mammals often breaching the surface, make sure you bring your camera to capture these incredible moments.
*While we're excited to share the unique flavors of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.
Duration: 4 hours
Booking code: G-HUS10
Min. number: 5 travellers traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Enjoy a tranquil three-hour sailing trip aboard a traditional wooden boat.
• Look out for whale species such as minke and humpback, as well as dolphins, porpoises and bird life like puffins in season.
• Marvel at the magnificent scenery of Skjálfandi Bay.
Practical information:
Practical Information
• Included: Boat tour with English-speaking guide, hot chocolate and cinnamon bun.
• Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. There is approximately 0.3 miles of walking to/from the boat.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language Availability: English and German (subject to availability)
Husavik - Diamond Circle Discover the Whispering Cliffs, Ásbyrgi canyon, and powerful Dettifoss waterfall on this 6-hour guided coach tour.
Gems of the North
This scenic tour begins with a visit to Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall, which stands 144 feet high and is 328 feet wide. We'll also stop at Hljóðaklettar, the Whispering Cliffs, a bizarre-looking group of crater plugs and basalt columns with an eerie acoustic effect.
We'll continue on to horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon. Said to be the footprint of Odin's eight-legged horse, vegetation abounds at the foot of the gigantic cliffs.
As we head back to Húsavik, we'll drive along the beautiful Tjörnes peninsula.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Booking code: G-HUS4
Min. number: 25 travellers traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Witness the powerful natural forces that shaped Iceland.
• Visit Europe's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss—measuring some 144 ft high and 328 ft wide
• Experience the Whispering Cliffs, an otherworldly group of crater plugs and basalt columns.
• See immense Ásbyrgi canyon, which was shaped by ancient floods.
Practical information:
Practical Information
• Included: A private bus and an English-speaking guide
• Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. Kindly note that the order of the sites may vary.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves physical activity on uneven surfaces and/or steep terrain. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility. 1km walk each way on gravel path to see Dettifoss Waterfall .
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language Availability: English and German (subject to availability)
Akureyri - Lake Myvatn—Jewel of the North From spectacular waterfalls to lava labyrinths, discover northern Iceland’s geological jewels on this 6.5-hour bus tour.
Geological Wonders
Starting in Akureyri, this fascinating coach tour showcases the wonders of northern Iceland.
Our first stop is Goðafoss falls. Meaning “waterfall of the gods,” Goðafoss is breathtaking, with the waters of the Skjálfandafljót River tumbling some 40 ft. From there, we’ll head to Lake Mývatn to see the unique Skútustaðir craters and have a refreshment.
Our next stop is the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir. We’ll explore the rugged volcanic landscape here, discovering lava caves, channels and arches. At Námaskarð, you’ll witness the otherworldly cauldrons that bubble bright colors from blue to yellow before heading back to Akureyri.
*While we're excited to share the unique flavors of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Booking code: INCL-AKU3
Highlights:
• Experience some of northern Iceland’s most awe-inspiring sites on this comfortable bus tour.
• Witness the spectacular Goðafoss falls, the “waterfall of the gods.”
• See the unique Skútustaðir craters, the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, and the otherworldly cauldrons of Námaskarð.
Practical information:
Practical Information
• Included: Refreshments
• Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. Kindly note that the order of the sites may vary.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves physical activity on uneven surfaces and/or steep terrain. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility. Walking at each site is optional.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language Availability: English and German (subject to availability)
Discovery Kayak (Only Bookable Onboard) Enjoy the freedom to explore icy waters at your own pace on this self-guided kayaking adventure.
Paddle in peace
Unlike our guided sea kayaking adventure, this experience lets you paddle at your own pace (within a defined perimeter). There’s no fixed route – just time to soak up the stunning scenery, glide along glacier-carved coastlines, listen to the subtle sounds of cracking ice, and watch for wildlife along the way.
Duration: 1-1.5h00
Difficulty: Level 3 – Active – good mobility needed
Booking code: N/A
Highlights:
• A rare opportunity to independently explore the surrounding nature in silence
• Expert guides remain nearby for safety oversight and advice, and all the top-quality gear you need is provided
Practical information:
• This is an optional, add-on activity, available at an additional cost
• This activity can only be booked on board
• Not available on MS Spitsbergen
• Top-quality kayaking gear is provided, including a one to two-person inflatable kayak, paddle, paddle jacket, boots, life jacket, dry bag, whistle or signaling device
• Participants must have basic swimming skills and be able to get in and out of the kayak on the water independently
• While we aim to offer this activity on every voyage, its operation is subject to weather conditions
• A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• English proficiency is not required for this activity
