Whisper, ex Reykjavik Return
Cruise Line Silversea Cruises
Ship Silver Whisper
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Nights 10
Departure Date 04 Jul 2021
Description 10 Night Cruise sailing return from Reykjavik onboard Silver Whisper.

Iceland is not known as the land of fire and ice for nothing. The country is absolutely stunning – massive glaciers impose, volcanoes murmur beneath your feet and Viking history underscores it all. Travel to the beat of the midnight sun on this tour of the country that is defined by its dramatic landscape and discover why Iceland is the world’s best travel destination.

Highlights of this cruise:

Reykjavik, Iceland
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík.

Grundarfjorudur, Iceland
As double acts go, Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall and Kirkjufell Mountain are hard to beat. Said to be Iceland's most photographed spot, the perfectly symmetrical mountain taper of Kirkjufell complements the roaring waterfall, and is said to be the most photographed spot in Iceland. That's a bold claim, considering the country's abundance of natural assets, but this natural duo is an undeniably unique and mesmerising sight. Occasionally, as the sun fades away, a stunning trio is formed, with the northern lights dancing overhead, casting its ethereal green haze over the scene below. Reach the stirring views with a short walk from Grundarfjorudur town, or head out into the wilderness on horseback, along well-trampled bridleways. The mountain is known as Church Mountain, due to its isolated peak, which pierces the sky like a spire.

Patreksfjordur, Iceland
Patreksfjörður is named after St Patrick, spiritual guide of the first settler Orlygur Hrappsson. It’s the biggest town in the southern Westfjords with a population of 600. One of the oldest trading posts in the Westfjords, fishing has traditionally been the primary activity. Today it is the outstanding beauty of this remote area which attract visitors. Where the land meets the sea at the most westerly tip of The Westfjords is the imposing Látrabjarg Cliff. It really is a line of several cliffs, 14kms long and 440ms high, home to simply stunning birdlife. Nesting high up, safe from foxes and other predators, the birds are fearless and provide incredible photographic opportunities from close range. The puffins appear in large numbers but expect to see razor bills, auks, white tailed eagles, artic tern too.

Akureyri, Iceland
Iceland’s Capital of the North is the gateway to a thrilling land of roaring waterfalls, soaring volcanoes and glorious wildlife. It may lie a mere 60 miles from the Arctic Circle, but Akureyi blossoms with a bright, cosmopolitan feel, and explodes into life during the summer months, when its outdoor cafes and open-air bathing spots fill up with visitors ready to immerse themselves in Iceland’s cinematic scenery. Feel the thundering impact of Iceland’s celebrated natural wonders shaking your bones at Godafoss Waterfalls, known as the ‘Waterfalls of the Gods’. Here, the Skjálfandafljót river unleashes a colossal torrent of water over charcoal-black rocks below. Or, find some peace at the Botanical Gardens, which opened in 1957 and offer space for contemplation - amid plants that bloom with unexpected vibrancy, even at this northerly latitude.

Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Seyðisfjörður, a beautiful 19th-century Norwegian village on the east coast of Iceland, is regarded by many as one of Iceland's most picturesque towns, not only due to its impressive environment, but also because nowhere in Iceland has a community of old wooden buildings been preserved so well as here. Poet Matthías Johannessen called Seyðisfjörður a 'pearl enclosed in a shell'. The community owes its origins to foreign merchants, mainly Danes, who started trading in the fjord in the mid-19th century. But the crucial factor in the evolution of the village was the establishment of the Icelandic herring fishery by Norwegians in 1870-1900. The Norwegians built up a number of herring-fishing facilities, and in a matter of years the little community grew into a boom town. Today, about 800 people live in Seyðisfjörður. The local economy has long been based on the fisheries, while light industry also flourishes.

Heimaey, Iceland
t’s hard to imagine, as you stroll Heimaey’s idyllic streets of white wooden houses, that this island was literally torn apart by a spectacular volcanic eruption, just over 40 years ago. The fact that you can visit incredible Heimaey at all is something of a miracle – because the oozing lava of the Eldfell volcano threatened to seal the harbour off completely. Fortunately, its advance was halted by gallons of seawater, pumped onto it by the plucky islanders, who saved their fishing industry in the process.
Sailing Dates
  • 04 Jul 2021
  • 21 Aug 2021
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Single Per Person
VI - Vista Suite AU $12,200 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 04/07 Reykjavik, Iceland 11:00 PM
2 05/07 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 08:00 AM 07:00 PM
3 06/07 Patreksfjordur, Iceland 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
4 07/07 Siglufjorour, Iceland 08:00 AM 11:00 PM
5 08/07 Akureyri, Iceland 08:00 AM overnight
6 09/07 Akureyri, Iceland 10:00 PM
7 10/07 Husavik, Iceland 07:00 AM 12:00 PM
8 11/07 Seysdisfjordur, Iceland 08:00 AM 11:00 PM
9 12/07 Djupivogur, Iceland 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
10 13/07 Heimaey, Iceland 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
11 14/07 Reykjavik, Iceland 07:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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