Cruise the full Westman archipelago aboard a comfortable sightseeing vessel, gliding past basalt stacks, bird colonies, and the outer uninhabited islands that most visitors never reach. Pure, grand-scale Icelandic wilderness.
What to expect
Departing Heimaey harbour, the vessel arcs out into the broader Westman archipelago — fifteen islands, thirty-odd rocks and skerries, all sculpted by submarine volcanoes. A knowledgeable guide narrates the geology, ecology, and folklore as you pass towering basalt columns draped in nesting gannets and kittiwakes. On calm July days the water turns an extraordinary deep Atlantic blue. The outer islands feel genuinely remote and wild — a rare sensation when you know a town is minutes away.
Good to know
Approximately 1–2 hours on the water. Book in advance through guidetoiceland.is. July is peak puffin-nesting season — binoculars strongly recommended. Dress in warm, windproof layers regardless of sunshine. Departs from/returns to Heimaey harbour, keeping all-aboard logistics simple.