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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
SV Rembrandt van Rijn
Reisezeit:
1 Okt - 12 Okt, 2026
Liegeplätze ab:
6200 USD
Neuester Blog und Kundenbericht
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
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