Set sail on the Iceland Circumnavigation (Discovery Yacht, 121N), an 11-day voyage that carries you full loop from Reykjavík returning to Reykjavík, tracing every wild and beautiful corner of Iceland—from steaming volcanoes to frosted glaciers, from whale-filled seas to black sand beaches.
Your journey begins in Reykjavík, where aqua-blue skies meet modern culture, before steering west toward the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Here lava fields stretch to rugged coasts, and communities nestled among volcanic cones whisper old sagas. As you round the island, waterfalls thunder, fjords fold into the mountains, and glaciers drift into the sea like icy ships.
Adventure builds at each turn: paddle in hidden inlets, Zodiac along glacier fronts, walk remote beaches where puffins nest in cliff faces, and cross into Iceland’s more isolated corners. The polar light plays across northern landscapes in an auroral mood, and the sea offers sightings of whales or curious seals just beneath the surface.
This isn’t just a circumnavigation—it’s a full sensory immersion. Warm communal decks, intimate evenings under starlight, dramatic geology at every turn, and a feeling of connection with nature in its most elemental form.
If this sounds like your perfect voyage, explore our Destination Arctic overview for help with the best departure windows, route style, inclusions, and pricing—so you can match your dream expedition to what feels best.
And why let the moment stop with one trip? Extend the journey with pre- or post-voyage escapes through Mexico, Panama, or the legendary Cuba. Discover those possibilities via North South Journeys to make this adventure part of something epic.
