Akureyri, Iceland

Cruise Port

Akureyri

Town and Municipality in Northeastern Region, Iceland.

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Overview

Akureyri is a cruise port in Iceland. It lies on the coast at approximately 65.683, -18.1.

About Akureyri

Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland, the country’s fifth most populous municipality and the largest outside the Capital Region. The municipality includes the town’s neighbourhood at the head of Eyjafjörður and two farther islands: Hrísey at the mouth of Eyjafjörður and Grímsey off the coast.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Akureyri — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Akureyri

Akureyri - Skapti Hallgrímsson
Akureyri - Skapti Hallgrímsson
Akureyrarkirkja
Akureyrarkirkja
Kjarnaskogur
Kjarnaskogur
Islanda- Akureyri- Hof Cultural and Conference Center
Islanda- Akureyri- Hof Cultural and Conference Center

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 15°C in Jul and coolest around -2°C in Dec (average daytime highs).

Jan
0°
-5°
Feb
1°
-5°
Mar
1°
-4°
Apr
4°
-1°
May
7°
1°
Jun
13°
7°
Jul
15°
9°
Aug
15°
8°
Sep
11°
5°
Oct
4°
-1°
Nov
3°
-3°
Dec
-2°
-8°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Akureyri the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Akureyri, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →