10 Night Ring of Fire and Ice Cruise from Reykjavik

Ship: Maud

Cruise Line: Hurtigruten Cruise Line

Sailed: Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024 from Reykjavik, Iceland

Ended: Friday, Aug 16, 2024

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024 departure of the Maud. If Hurtigruten Cruise Line modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Day 1 - Tuesday - Aug 6, 2024

Reykjavik, Iceland

Discover Iceland's modern capital. Your Iceland expedition cruise starts in Reykjavik, a city full of art, culture, and history. Visit Laugavegur, the main shopping street, then head toward the striking Hallgrimskirkja Church. You could also explore the galleries and museums dotted around the city. Once aboard MS Maud, a smaller ship built for more personal exploration, it's time to settle in, meet your Expedition Team, and enjoy a laid-back welcome dinner. Pre-Program: With so much to explore, consider arriving early to join one of the Pre-Programs and explore the Golden Circle or Icelandic Highlands.

Day 2 - Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024

Stykkisholmur, Iceland

Gateway to spectacular Snaefellsnes. Time has stood still at Stykkisholmur, the small fishing town in Breidafjordur bay. Here, the colorful houses stand in contrast to the distant mountains. Nearby, you'll find Snaefellsnes Peninsula National Park, with the ice-capped Snaefellsjokull volcano at the peninsula's western tip. It's nicknamed 'Little Iceland', for its wide variety of volcanic landscapes. At the national park, visit Djupalonssandur's black-sand beach and the Londrangar basalt cliffs. Ride a snowcat to the top of the Snaefellsjokull glacier, or take a guided coastal hike with a glacial cave tour.

Day 3 - Thursday - Aug 8, 2024

Patreksfjordur, Iceland, Iceland

Visit a stunning beach, admire waterfalls, and go birdwatching. Patreksfjordur is unforgettably beautiful. Learn about the fishing traditions in Europe's westernmost village. You can even enjoy a dip in the town's outdoor pool, which features wonderful fjord views. Explore the surrounding area on a hike through the fjords or visit Raudasandur beach and see seals. You can also join a tour of Dynjandi waterfalls, six combined falls that, together, comprise the largest and most spectacular in the Westfjords. Birdwatchers shouldn't miss a visit to Latrabjarg, where puffins, northern gannets, guillemots, and razorbills cling to Europe's largest bird cliff.

Day 4 - Friday - Aug 9, 2024

Westfjords, Iceland

Explore northwest Iceland expedition-style. One of the best things about expedition cruising is the feeling of freedom. We plan to spend the day in Iceland's northwestern region, but as conditions can vary, we won't know exactly what's in store until the day itself. Rest assured, your captain and expedition team will find the best opportunities for adventure. Go ashore in the small boats (RIBs) for a hike, swim, or beach clean-up. Or perhaps we'll launch our kayaks to explore a pretty cove. Be ready for anything! Don't forget you can also join onboard lectures, visit the Science Center, get tips from the professional photographer, or soak in a hot tub!

Day 5 - Saturday - Aug 10, 2024

Djupavik, Iceland

Explore a ghostly factory and hike in magical surroundings. There is an eerie charm about the remote village of Djupavik at the edge of the Westfjords. The immense, abandoned herring factory contrasts with the stunning countryside. A guided tour of the old building will reveal all of its secrets. Inside its cavernous interior, huge machines rust away quietly, and the workers' everyday objects sit forgotten on their desks. Explore these magical surroundings on foot and take a short and invigorating hike to the waterfall just above the old factory. Looking down to the shore, you may spot the old, rusting ship from a previous era. This truly is a place of contrasts.

Day 6 - Sunday - Aug 11, 2024

Cruising Eyjafjordur, Iceland

Akureyri, Iceland

Explore Akureyri and see volcanic moonscapes. Today we cruise along Eyjafjordur, Iceland's longest fjord, to Akureyri, Iceland's northern capital. It's a prime area to see humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises. Stroll the interesting streets of Akureyri, which feature charming, colorful houses. Learn about the city's history at the Akureyri Museum and visit Nordurslod (Into the Arctic), a museum dedicated to Iceland's settlement, culture, and daily life. Further inland, visit the picturesque Godafoss (God's Waterfall), where turquoise waters pound against black rocks. Seek out eider ducks and harlequin ducks at Lake Myvatn, one of Iceland's most active volcanic areas.

Day 7 - Monday - Aug 12, 2024

Grimsey Island, Iceland

Cross the Arctic Circle and see Atlantic puffins. Grimsey is steeped in folklore, including tales of the island's first settler, Grimur. This remote and windswept island is home to just 60 people and is renowned for its Atlantic puffin colonies. Grimsey is probably best known for its proximity to the Arctic Circle, which actually cuts across the island - the only place in Iceland where it does so. You'll have the opportunity to step across that line, hopping over to the Arctic and back. Hike to the Orbis et Globus sculpture, a huge concrete sphere that is repositioned each year to follow the northward movement of the Arctic Circle. In fact, by 2050, Grimsey will lie outside the Arctic!

Day 8 - Tuesday - Aug 13, 2024

Husavik, Iceland

Iceland's best whale-watching spot. Today, you'll discover Husavik, a fascinating town that is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Husavik looks out over Skjalfandi Bay, a hotspot for humpback and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises. The elusive blue whale even makes appearances here. Learn more about them at Husavik's Whale Museum. You can also enjoy the geothermal waters at Geosea, which overlooks Skjalfandi bay, and pep yourself up with a beer at the local microbrewery.

Day 9 - Wednesday - Aug 14, 2024

Bakkagerdi, Iceland

Local folklore and natural beauty. Your Iceland cruise continues to Bakkagerdi, a tiny settlement off the beaten track. According to folklore, Bakkagerdi is inhabited by a large population of local land spirits or elves, known as huldufolk (meaning 'hidden people'). This popular hiking area features lush valleys and gorgeous scenery among colorful rhyolite rocks. The coastal cliffs are home to fulmars, kittiwakes, eider ducks, and puffins. We may also visit the Atlantic puffin colony on Hafnarholmi, a true gem for nature lovers and wildlife photographers.

Day 10 - Thursday - Aug 15, 2024

Heimaey, Iceland

Discover the town that defied a volcano. Heimaey is the only inhabited island in the Westman Islands, off the Iceland's southern coast. It has a fascinating history and still bears the scars of the powerful 1973 volcanic eruption that nearly destroyed the island. Visit Eldheimar, a museum that features an excavated home frozen in time, and learn more about the eruption and its aftermath. You could also take a hike to find puffins at Storhofdi, where nearly 8 million of them nest every summer. Don't pass up the chance to climb Mount Eldfell to the volcano's summit, where you'll have incredible views of the town below.

Day 11 - Friday - Aug 16, 2024

Reykjavik, Iceland

Explore Reykjavik at your leisure. Your Iceland expedition cruise concludes back in fascinating Reykjavik. This is a great chance to see the places you missed when you arrived. Relaxing with friends in the geothermal waters of a heitur pottur is part of Icelandic culture. Before you leave, visit Iceland's most famous place to do so: the Blue Lagoon. This is one of the true natural wonders of the world. Experience the blend of silica, algae, and minerals in its geothermal waters. Post-Program: You can also join a Post-Program and explore Iceland's beautiful south coast, with waterfalls, black-sand beaches, geothermal springs, and majestic mountains.