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Iceland · Ships call at Reykjavik, Iceland
Big ships use Skarfabakki in the Sundahöfn harbor, about 4 km from downtown. Smaller ships can berth at Miðbakki in the Old Harbour, a walk from the center. Keflavík airport is about an hour away by car, and there is no rideshare, so book a transfer ahead.
Ships leave from Skarfabakki Cruise Pier, Skarfagarðar 8, 104 Reykjavík. (Source: Holland America Line)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
Harpa, Laugavegur, the Old Harbour and the Sun Voyager sculpture make an easy 2 to 3 hour walk.
Source: Adventour Begins
The big concrete church finished in 1986, slightly uphill from the shops, with a tower you can go up for views over the city.
Source: Adventour Begins
Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir area, where Strokkur erupts every 5 to 10 minutes, and Gullfoss waterfall. Tours take 6 to 8 hours.
Source: Adventour Begins
The geothermal spa about 45 minutes from the city. Entry is at set times, so book it and your transport ahead.
Source: Adventour Begins
Boats leave from the Old Harbour, and most trips take 2 to 3 hours.
Source: Adventour Begins
A glass-domed building with views over the city, about a 10 to 15 minute drive from the port.
Source: Adventour Begins
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The best months to visit Reykjavik by cruise ship are June, July, August. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: City center on foot; Hallgrímskirkja; Golden Circle; Blue Lagoon; Whale watching; Perlan.
Reykjavik is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Reykjavik.