Updated January 10, 2026
While many of my trips here have been cruise stops and the guides/day recaps reflect that, anyone traveling to these locales can benefit from these posts with information on what to do, where to eat and pricing.
Travel Guides: Find out where to stay (including booking hotels on points!), how to get around, what to do, where to eat + shop as well along with seasonal tips + good to know!
Cruise Port Guides: These have highly rated activities/excursions/tours & info on logistics including the cruise port, transportation options, & top attractions/points of interests & seasonal/weather info & food + shopping recs & FAQ/good to know and so much more!
Departure Port Guides: All you need to know if your cruise is starting or ending here including where to stay (of course with hotel award stay options), info on the cruise port, all of the tips on what to do/see/eat/buy and some ideas on how to plan an itinerary!
Unsure of what to pack? Oh I’ve got you! Here’s my Iceland and Norway Packing List that covers year-round essentials, season-specific items, and cruise-specific must-haves to ensure you’re always ready for your Nordic adventure!
Akureyri, IS
Ísafjörður, IS
Keflavik International Airport
Reykjavík, IS
