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L'Austral, 9 Night Icelandic nature and traditions ex Reykjavik, Iceland Return

Cruise L'Austral, 9 Night Icelandic nature and traditions ex Reykjavik, Iceland Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Brief Description 9 Night Cruise sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 27 Jun 2026
Cruise Description Discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Icelandic coast during a 9-day PONANT cruise. On the edge of the Arctic, between vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords, volcanoes and boiling geysers, this circumnavigation will enable you to discover the wild and romantic landscapes of Iceland.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, explore the spellbinding Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Grundarfjördur, discover the three sites of the Icelandic “Golden Circle” (Thingvellir, the “golden falls” of Gullfoss, and Geysir) from Reykjavik, or appreciate the tranquillity of the Geothermal Sea Baths in Husavik and the grandeur of the Godafoss waterfalls from Akureyri. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

Departing from Reykjavík, you will set off aboard L’Austral, heading for Heimaey, the only inhabited island in the Westman archipelago. It is an exceptional place composed of volcanoes and almost-desert landscapes, where fishing is the main food source.

You will explore Djúpivogur, a picturesque village on Iceland’s East coast surrounded by majestic mountains and located in the heart of the Berufjörður fjord. Between its craggy coastlines and black sandy beaches, appreciate the stunning views of this region that will also appeal to bird lovers.

L’Austral will sail for Grímsey, a small, hard-to-reach island where, in certain places, the volcanic rock forms magnificent basalt columns. Sea birds reign here.

Akureyri, the capital of north Iceland, will welcome you on the shores of the Eyafjörður fjord, very close to the Arctic Circle.

After visiting the village of Ísafjörður, you will then set sail for the bay of Grundarfjörður, right near Kirkjufell. This stunning cone-shaped mountain possesses a unique charm and this will be an opportunity to take some beautiful photos.

Finally you will reach Reykjavík, the most northerly capital in the world.
Sailing Dates
27 Jun 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $21,540 AU $11,100 AU $5,880
DEL AU $15,440 AU $12,030
PR4 AU $17,160 AU $13,360
PR5 AU $18,020 AU $14,010
PR6 AU $19,040 AU $14,800
DS6 AU $26,580 AU $20,600
PS5 AU $36,020 AU $27,860 AU $14,260
PS6 AU $37,910 AU $29,320 AU $14,990
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
27 Jun 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland 7:30 PM
28 Jun 2026 Surtsey, Westmann Isles, Iceland 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
28 Jun 2026 Heimaey, Iceland 11:30 AM 6:00 PM
29 Jun 2026 At Sea    
30 Jun 2026 Djupivogur, Iceland 7:00 AM 5:30 PM
1 Jul 2026 Grimsey Island Iceland 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
2 Jul 2026 Akureyri, Iceland 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
3 Jul 2026 Isafjordur, Iceland 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
4 Jul 2026 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
5 Jul 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland 7:00 AM
6 Jul 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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