Small Ship Cruising

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8
From (per Person)
£7,990
Journey Type
Small Ship
Time of Year
Jun - Jul
Cities & Landmarks
Grímsey Island, Grundarfjordur, Isafjordur, Westman Islands, Reykjavik, Akureyri
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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private visit to Vigur Island to tour a multi-generation family farm that offers a taste of daily island life; learn about Icelandic history on an in-depth visit to Thingvellir National Park

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides

 

Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at £2,521

 

Cruise aboard a vessel from Ponant's Explorers series with an onboard naturalist who shares expert insights on land and at sea

 

Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions

 

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Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

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Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

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Cultural journeys and expeditions

Iceland... a land of volcanoes and glaciers… elves and spirits… puffins and whales... epic sagas, heroic legends and a rich history…

Come with us on our 8-day Iceland cruise aboard one of our newest ships, stylish, yacht-like, from Ponant's Explorers series. Sail from sophisticated Reykjavik to off-the-beaten-track towns, tiny villages and islands populated by just a handful of people. Bird watchers will be delighted by all the opportunities to observe puffins, arctic terns and other species that thrive in Iceland, and history lovers will find much of interest in Iceland's story. Your yacht is small enough for an intimate cruise experience yet large enough to provide amenities found on large cruise ships; all staterooms and suites have ocean views, and 95% have private balconies. Read Less

See for yourself what Small Ship Cruising is all about

Cruise with Wildlife Filmmaker, Tim Martin

Cruise with Wildlife Filmmaker, Tim Martin

Tim Martin is a TV executive producer, wildlife photographer and conservationist. He worked in the BBC Natural History Unit for over 20 years, producing award winning series including Lost Land of the Jaguar, Animals with Cameras, Bear Family & Me and Natural World. Tim is currently producing a series for Netflix and running Farm Wilder, a non-profit that promotes sustainable and wildlife friendly farming in the UK. Travel with Tim on our June 24 and July 1 departures, enjoying expert insights about the wildlife and natural wonders found in Iceland. Ask at booking for details.

A visit to Vigur Island

Exploring Vigur Island in Iceland's Westfjords

Vigur is a small island of the Ísafjarðardjúp fjord in the remote Westfjords of Iceland. Known for its sheep farming, today there is just one farm on the island, operated by three generations of the same family that's owned it since 1884. Back in the 17th century, the farm was the domain of Magnús Jónsson (a.k.a. Magnús the Stout), a wealthy landowner and Lutheran minister's son renowned for collecting manuscripts of Icelandic and foreign literature. On your visit, you'll encounter the only windmill in Iceland (from the 19th century), and join your hosts for Icelandic refreshments in the family farm's Viktoria House.

Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon

Enjoy the therapeutic geothermal waters of Iceland's Blue Lagoon

Back in the mid-1970s, after a geothermal power plant was built on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, waste water from the plant began forming a pool near the facility in a lava field in Grindavík. By the early 1980s, reports of the water's therapeutic properties prompted locals to start bathing in it. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was established in 1992, and has become one of Iceland's most popular attractions. Its aqua-blue pools of mineral-rich geothermal seawater – with a temperature between 98 and 102 degrees F. – are believed to have many medicinal benefits... and on your visit, you'll have an opportunity to soak in their supposedly healing waters.

Booked this one because a friend took it last year and loved it. The local guides were great. Four or 5 lectures by a local expert were very informative and entertaining.

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Deposit Information:

The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking. Your deposit is £750.

Terms and Conditions:

For additional information pertaining to our Tauck Journeys, including Cancellation Information and Booking Conditions, click here to learn more.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready:

  • Tour Name and Departure Date Desired
  • Traveler Name(s):  Please have first and last names as they appear on the passport or driver's license.
  • Traveler's Address(es)
  • Traveler's Phone Number(s)
  • Emergency Contact Information: This would be a relative or friend whom we could contact during the tour in the event of an emergency. Please provide their name and phone number(s).
  • Interest in purchasing a travel protection product (US and Canada)
  • Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
  • Interest in our specially negotiated airfares.

Regarding your final payment:

Final Payment is due as specified on the invoice. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. 

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Customer Protection: Our UK-based agents comply with the bonding requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority and provide full financial protection for the package holidays that we sell in the UK. For flight-based holidays, this is through the Air Travel Organiser's Licence (details of which are available from the UK-based agent with whom you book). When you buy a package holiday that doesn't include a flight, protection of your monies paid to our UK-based agent will be provided by way of a bond.

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