Glaciers, Lagoons and Geysers - Iceland Silhoutte Cruise
Includes a Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon tour
10days from
£1,929*per person
Overview
Experience the islands magnificent natural wonders. Tumbling waterfalls, otherworldly lava fields, vast glaciers, and plunging fjords are breathtaking sights just waiting to be explored. Dip into the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon. Discover Viking history at the National Museum of Iceland, or snap a photo in front of the Sun Voyager, a modern sculpture inspired by a Viking ship. In Akureyri, sports and alpine trails at Hlioarfjalll are huge draws for travellers. See the Waterfall of the Gods, Godafoss, or take a relaxing mud bath at Lake Myvatn. On one of our Europe cruises that visit Iceland, you will discover that there really is nowhere on Earth that compares.
Itinerary
- Fly UK to Reykjavik transfer to hotel for overnight stay
- Reykjavk: the city centre is approximately forty five minutes by road from the cruise terminal. Swim in open-air pools heated by the very geothermal springs that inspired Reykjaviks name. Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is where minerals bubble up from 5,000ft below the earths surface. The charming old quarter of Reykjavk has colourful wooden houses and narrow streets. Visit the impressive volcanic craters of the Heidmork conservation area, and enjoy a stop at The Pearl, a remarkable and unique building, built in 1988.
- Embark ship
- Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
- The settlement of Seydisfjordur began to develop into a trading centre in 1848 when townspeople found their wealth in the silver of the sea, herring. The long protective fjord gave the fisherman in Seydisfjordur an advantage over their neighbours, leading it to grow into one of the most prosperous towns in East Iceland. The unique, multi-coloured wooden buildings that make Seydisfjordur so recognisable were built in this period by Norwegian merchants and whalers. The ruins of their whaling operation at Vestdalseyri can still be visited along the Seydisfjordur coast.
- This small town, situated at the mouth of Berufjrur fjord, on the south coast, dates back to the 16th century when the Danes established a trading post there. In fact, a store from the olden days, Langab, can still be found in the town and many of the oldest houses (1788-1818) have been restored to their original glory. The scenic beauty of the surrounding area makes Djpivogur a popular tourist spot and boat trips to the island of Papey are one of its highlights. Djpivogur is also home to one of Iceland's more offbeat attractions: the Eggs of Merry Bay (Eggin Gleivk), 34 granite eggs representing various local bird species. Each oversized egg, created by local artist Sigurur Gumundsson, is atop its own pedestal along in the towns harbour.
- Akureyri is the little big city of Iceland. It is large enough to offer a rich selection of entertainment, art and culture, yet small enough to be very personal and close to nature. Its easy to be fascinated by Akureyri with it's with brightly painted wooden houses, cosy bars and steep streets leading down from the hills into the friendly city centre. Even the traffic lights are cute, with stop lights in the shape of red hearts. With a population of only 19,000, it's remarkably calm in comparison to Reykjavik. You can easily explore all the major spots in town on foot. Here you will find a wide range of activities and interesting places e.g. notable museums, the worlds most northerly botanic garden, one of Iceland's most popular swimming facilities, 18-hole golf course, the best skiing area in the country and great hiking trails. Best of all, use of the city buses is completely free of charge. Akureyri is also a great base camp for many of Icelands most beautiful natural wonders, such as waterfalls, volcanic areas and canyons, as well as numerous exciting activities, such as rafting, hiking, caving, whale watching and horseback riding.
- Isafjordur is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the towns maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains archives and photography.
- Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
- Disembark ship, transfer to airport for flight to UK
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
- Reykjavik
- Blue Lagoon & Golden Circle tour
- Akureyri
- Isafjordur
Our Price Includes
- Return flights from various UK airports and all transfers
- Two nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Reykjavik (in featured hotel or similar standard)
- Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon tour
- Seven nights' full-board cruise accommodation on board Celebrity Silhouette
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Accommodation
Centerhotel Thingholt -
This stylish and original hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Reykjavik's main shopping street, Laugavegur. It offers free WiFi and rooms with a satellite TV and a tea/coffee maker. At Thingholt by Center Hotels, the individually designed rooms feature a minibar, modern bathroom facilities and guest bathrobes. A free internet computer is found in the lobby. The hotel's safold Restaurant offers a combination of Icelandic and internationally inspired dishes. The bar features modern lighting and a hip atmosphere for enjoying cocktails and company. Staff can help arrange day trips to the Blue Lagoon, snowmobile safaris, whale watching trips and other activities.
Ship Information
Cruise Overview
The 122,400-ton Celebrity Silhouette debuted in July 2011 as the fourth of five ships in the now-iconic series. It has since been revolutionised, as the cruise line likes to call its vessel upgrades, and it is now an extraordinary cruise ship offering top-of-the-line dining, sleekly styled spaces, and wonderful entertainment. Celebrity Cruise Silhouette is a sophisticated experience for a ship carrying nearly 3,000 passengers, without being overly stuffy. The cruise line does a commendable job of keeping the pretentiousness quota in check by inserting playful touches, like an ice-topped martini bar that features juggling bartenders, a cook-your-own steakhouse and another restaurant where passengers watch a fun animation called Le Petit Chef. Solstice-class stalwarts won't miss a beat, and for first-timers, the Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship will showcase why the series was an innovator in modern cruising.Cabin Details
Standard singles, insides, balconies and ocean views feature gently undulating light-brown walls; two twin beds that can be made into a queen and two bedside tables. Note the beds are high, with plenty of space for suitcase storage (the life vests are also under the beds); expect hotel-style white bedding with red and cream trim; a desk and chair; a safe; a mini-bar, and framed pieces of modern art for some colour. Most cabins also include a sofa bed. Wardrobes are filled with wooden hangers, but oddly have no drawers inside -- for those, check the desk. You'll also find two deep cubbies above the bed. Flat-screen TVs include a range of channels, from news, sports and cruise line advertising. Each cabin has a hair dryer -- but you may want to bring your own if you require something with a little pep. Shower-only bathrooms are standard across cabins. They have a modern look and feel, in wood and chrome. The shower stalls feature curved sliding doors, a footrest for shaving and a fixed shower head. A nice touch: Cabins feature Gilchrist & Soames products, rather than a generic fixed dispenser. There are all sorts of drawers and shelves dotted around for storage.Dining Details
Grand Cuvee (Decks 3 and 4): Silhouette's banquet hall is the Grand Cuvee Dining Room, a double-height space that features flying buttresses, a room-filling chandelier resembling an iridescent jellyfish and a shimmering glass and metal wine tower occupied by 2,500 bottles. (Cuvee means vat or tank in French wine-speak.)The lower section is reached by a sweeping staircase and the tables above look out over the sides to the main area below. Credit designer Adam Tihany, the man behind New York City's Per Se, Vegas' Seablue and the cruise ship Seabourn Ovation, with creating one of the most striking main dining rooms afloat. Oceanview Cafe (Deck 14): Celebrity Silhouette's buffet, featuring an excellent range of international cuisine and standards, is one of the best in big-ship cruising. It features various "action stations" positioned along the loop -- pizza, pasta and stir-fry bars, which you can customise to your taste with sauce selections (marinara, Alfredo, garlic/butter) or select meats, spices and veggie mix-ins for the stir-fries.There are also Asian dishes on offer (Chinese, Thai and Indian) and British comfort food (fish 'n' chips, shepherd's pie when the ship is based in the U.K.). Sandwiches and a build-a-salad bar are also available.Activities Details
Daytime entertainment is wide and varied, and listed under the "Celebrity Life" activities section of the Daily Program. Options might include cooking demos, wine and food pairing classes (for a fee), port shopping talks, art auctions, bingo, quizzes and game shows. Resident Apple geniuses provide seminars in the iLounge. You might also find bridge and whist drives, as well as talks in the gym on acupuncture.At the breezy Lawn Club Grill, participants can pay for a combination meat fest and cooking class under open skies. There is a welcome aboard karaoke and dance party in the Sky Lounge on the first night; the rest of the cruise you'll find plenty of live music around the ship, including in the main atrium, the Sunset Bar and on the main Pool Deck.The Celebrity Silhouette Casino (Deck 4) takes up a large chunk of space mid-ship and is where you'll find games such as slots, craps, blackjack, roulette and three-card poker.Feature films are shown most nights in Celebrity Central, a secondary theatre venue located on Deck 4.Other Information
Hotel Info
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Holiday code
J724Holiday provided by Jetline Cruise
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