Iceland ProCruises Catalogue 2020

18 Snaefellsnes peninsula Discover the Land of Fire and Ice Discover Iceland’s volcanic landscapes and distinctive culture onboard the OCEAN DIAMOND. This cruise brings you to pristine fjords, tremendous glaciers, hot springs and waterfalls. A range of exciting shore excursions offers countless ways to interact with Iceland’s culture, nature, history and people. BEST OF ICELAND DAY 1 | REYKJAVIK Use your leisure time in Reykjavik to discover the unique charm of the world’s northernmost capital. The OCEAN DIAMOND docks in Old Reykjavik Harbor in the heart of the city, a five-minute stroll from the main squares, shopping and dining. The ship departs in the evening. DAY 2 | STYKKISHOLMUR Stykkisholmur is the starting point of our adventures on the Snaefellnes Peninsula. Often called “Iceland in Miniature” because of its diverse landscapes, the area is home to birdrich Breidafjordur Bay and Snae- fellsjokull glacier, which sits atop a 700,000-year- old dormant volcano that was featured in the Jules Verne novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. DAY 3 | ISAFJORDUR Today‘s destination is Isafjordur, an idyllic town in the Westfjords region. This secluded peninsula is connected to the Icelandic mainland by only a narrow strip of land and includes many roadless areas where cars have never been. The landscape includes jaw-dropping views of dramatic fjords carved by ancient glaciers, sheer table mountains that plunge into the sea and pristine North Atlantic vegetation. Myvatn Region Photo:KonstantinWinoqradov / Cruise Vision Photo:©Ragnar Th Sigurdsson rth@arctic-images.com