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Iceland

Iceland

Iceland

Iceland is a land of extraordinary natural wonders, where volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, geothermal lagoons, and black sand beaches create one of the world's most spectacular landscapes. Visitors can chase the Northern Lights, explore ice caves, relax in geothermal spas, and experience breathtaking scenery unlike anywhere else on Earth. Iceland is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Things to do in Iceland

  1. 1 Witness the spectacular Northern Lights.
  2. 2 Relax in the world-famous Blue Lagoon.
  3. 3 Explore waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, and black sand beaches.
  4. 4 Drive the Golden Circle and Ring Road.
  5. 5 Discover ice caves, geothermal areas, and incredible wildlife.

Practical information for Iceland

Entry requirements can change: we review them with you before every trip.

Airports
Reikiavik (KEF)
Documents for US citizens
U.S. passport valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure date from the Schengen area and issued less than 10 years ago. No visa needed for tourism: maximum 90 days within any 180-day period, counting ALL Schengen countries together (90/180 rule). The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully in operation since April 10, 2026: on your first entry, fingerprints and a photo are recorded at the border and your passport is no longer stamped (lines may be longer). ETIAS (electronic travel authorization, €20, valid 3 years or until your passport expires; free for travelers under 18 and over 70): AS OF OCTOBER 2026 IT IS NOT YET REQUIRED; the EU delayed the launch planned for the last quarter of 2026, and no date is confirmed (expected for 2027, to be announced months in advance). Check before you travel only on the official site travel-europe.europa.eu/etias (beware of sites that overcharge). U.S. permanent residents and other passports: check based on nationality (many Latin American passports, such as Cuban, require a Schengen visa). Iceland is not in the EU but is in Schengen.Read more ▾
Currency
Icelandic króna (ISK). Almost everything is paid by card (a PIN is sometimes requested at gas stations)
Language
Icelandic; English spoken by almost everyone
Time zone
UTC+0 with no daylight saving time: 5 hours ahead of Miami/New York in winter; 4 hours ahead in summer
Plugs
Type C/F, 230V: adapter needed; check that your chargers accept 100-240V
Weather
Subarctic oceanic: summers 10-15 °C; winters -5 to 3 °C, windy and changeable

By cruise

114 cruise departures visit Iceland

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  • Le Commandant Charcot · Ponant
    May 15, 2027 · 10 nights · from Reykjavik
    From $26,160 per person
  • Le Commandant Charcot · Ponant
    May 25, 2027 · 14 nights · from Reykjavik
    From $40,190 per person
  • Le Bellot · Ponant
    May 27, 2027 · 7 nights · from Reykjavik
    From $9,730 per person

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Multi-day trips in Iceland

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