Iceland

A jewel in the Atlantic with a landscape full of legends

Even though it’s named Iceland, the island is in fact only covered by ice for up to 10% of its surface area. The rest of the island’s geography is still being formed by its active volcanoes. 

Despite its proximity to the Arctic Circle Iceland enjoys surprisingly mild winters at its southern end thanks to the North Atlantic and Irminger Currents. Southern end temperatures range around 0°C during the winter. However the north end temperatures can drop much further to -25°C.

Arctic Foxes are the only mammals indigenous to Iceland; all other mammals arrived with the settlement of humans on the island. While there is an occasional Polar Bear, they are considered visitors from Spitsbergen and Greenland, and there is not considered to be any sort of Icelandic Polar Bear population. 

The seas however are full of life, fisheries playing a major role in Iceland’s economy. These fish are part of the food chain that feeds local Harbour and Grey Seals and Whales. Birds are numerous along Iceland’s shores, and the species include Kittiwakes, Puffins, and Skuas.

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Cruises to Iceland

Ostgrönland – Scoresby Sund – Island , Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Erleben Sie das Nordlicht auf dem größten Fjord der Erde

RVR15-25 Segeln Sie auf einem historischen Dreimaster durch das größte Fjordsystem der Erde und begegnen Sie dabei exotischen arktischen Wildtieren wie Moschusochsen und Polarhasen unter dem bezaubernden Polarlicht. Zwischen den Anlandestellen, an denen wir riesige...

s/v Rembrandt Van Rijn

SV Rembrandt van Rijn

Reisezeit:

1 Okt - 12 Okt, 2025

Liegeplätze ab:

5900 USD

Island Nordost Entdecker - Aurora Borealis , Hike & Sail– Inkl. Bus Unterstützung

Erlebe Islands abgelegene und atemberaubende Fjorde, Häfen und das Landesinnere in einer außergewöhnlichen Jahreszeit

RVR16-25 Der Norden und Osten Islands sind geprägt von kleinen Dörfern, dramatischen Küsten, engen Fjorden, Wasserfällen, geothermischen Gebieten, Vulkanen und Bergen. Wir befinden uns hier im Herzen der Natur, und die Landschaft ist atemberaubend. Dieses Reiseziel...

s/v Rembrandt Van Rijn

SV Rembrandt van Rijn

Reisezeit:

12 Okt - 18 Okt, 2025

Liegeplätze ab:

3750 USD

Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice

Encountering the fringes of the sea ice

HDS02-26 Enter a world of Norse mythology, wild, dramatic coastlines, and seabirds in their thousands as you voyage from Iceland, crossing the Arctic Circle and encountering the fringes of the sea ice, with good possibilities of viewing seals, whales, and a lonely...

m/v Hondius

MS Hondius

Reisezeit:

29 Mai - 5 Jun, 2026

Liegeplätze ab:

4450 USD

Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Perfectly combine Spitsbergen & Iceland

HDS03-26 Voyage from the volcanic shores of Iceland to the icy fjords and snow-capped peaks of Spitsbergen, crossing the Arctic Circle, visiting remote Jan Mayen with its rich seabird life, and following the edge of the ice as you go. Watch for whales, seals,...

m/v Hondius

MS Hondius

Reisezeit:

5 Jun - 13 Jun, 2026

Liegeplätze ab:

2750 USD

Ostgrönland – Scoresby Sund – Island , Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Erleben Sie das Nordlicht auf dem größten Fjord der Erde

RVR19-26 Segeln Sie auf einem historischen Dreimaster durch das größte Fjordsystem der Erde und begegnen Sie dabei exotischen arktischen Wildtieren wie Moschusochsen und Polarhasen unter dem bezaubernden Polarlicht. Zwischen den Anlandestellen, an denen wir riesige...

s/v Rembrandt Van Rijn

SV Rembrandt van Rijn

Reisezeit:

1 Okt - 12 Okt, 2026

Liegeplätze ab:

6200 USD

Neuester Blog und Kundenbericht

Arctic blog

Secrets of the Snowy Owl: Habitat, Adaptations, and Other Facts

The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus), also known as the great white owl or Arctic owl, is one of the most distinctive bird species on the planet. While you won’t find them in all areas of the Arctic – they don’t exist in Svalbard due to the lack of lemmings – they are seen in the polar regions of Eurasia and North America and are a potential visitor during Greenland cruise

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Iceland cruise reviews

durch Pam Hollis
Fabulous trip. Expedition is the way to enjoy the out of doors
durch Sylvia Hanno
It was a wonderful trip on a wonderful ship with an even more wonderful crew! "Chapeau" to the whole crew! I've learned so much about Plancton and saw it's intricate beauty under the microscope (thanks Chloé! And sorry Andrew: birds from now on come 2nd...😉) Lots of landings and Zodiac cruises brought us close to the amazing nature. I can highly recommend this voyage on Hondius into Antarctica!
durch ShaSha Ma
服务热情 氛围很好 探险队很专业
durch vivienne arkell
I sailed with a private hire which was brilliant and extended the trip to navigate around Svalbard with Oceanwide which was very different but also brilliant. fantastic team and captain Per and Sarah as manager. Everyone so professional. Food outstanding
durch Gail Klispie

Trip far exceeded our expectations. The expedition guides and the Doctor Moniek were very knowledgeable, patient, kind, and wonderful. We got to know them fairly well. it was hard to say goodbye at the end of the trip. The places we went , the scenery we saw, hiked over and through, was truly new unspoiled, uncharted territory. Best ever trip and I share the experience with everyone and recommend this trip and others that Oceanwide offers

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