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Puffins, Fjords, & Luxury: Our Unforgettable Windstar Cruise Around Iceland

Sometimes Sailing
Sometimes Sailing
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👁️ 1K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 33:51
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsFrom ReykjavikVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're your co-hosts, Dana McCel, and we are your cruise experts and the co-founders of Sometimes Sailing, a website that focuses on small ship cruising.

You circumnavigate an island nation in just a week. And we're also going to take you into the center of Reikovic briefly in this, which is where we start and end the cruise.

The ship is small enough to dock in the primest location in Reiki. We didn't even see Viking Ocean ships there in that same port area that fit 900 passengers whereas Winstar Star Pride is about 300 passengers.

We had a professor that I think it was pretty much every day he gave a lecture in in the main assembly room... his commentary and his insights for me brought the country and the history of the country into perspective.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do a pre and post cruise extension in Reykjavik for peace of mind and extra exploration.
Bring layers, rain gear, gloves, and hand warmers for unpredictable Icelandic weather.
Bring binoculars and telephoto lenses for wildlife and landscape viewing.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Pronouncing Icelandic place namesPre-pronunciations and look up how to say them before recording or visiting.
Weather unpredictabilityBring layers, rain gear, gloves, and hand warmers.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to experience Iceland's landscapes in one week without complex planning?
QWhat are the advantages of small ship cruising in Iceland?
QWhat ports does the Windstar Iceland cruise visit and why are they special?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Akureyri4 Happy Bacon
Top: Akureyri Goðafoss waterfall excursion and botanical gardens
Grundarfjörður4 Happy Bacon
Heimaey4 Happy Bacon
Top: Bus tour of Heimaey
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YouTube Video Description

• Our unforgettable experience cruising around Iceland with Windstar on the yacht named Star Pride is one for the books! You'll learn the unique advantages of small ship cruising in this outstandingly gorgeous country, including direct access to ports, personalized service, and immersive experiences. Learn exactly what ports we visited and why they were special, about the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife encounters, and onboard education that enriched the journey. We'll also share our practical travel tips for visiting Iceland, including what documents you need and the costs of the cruise compared to other cruise lines, making this episode a comprehensive guide for potential travelers. Here are additional awesome resources for you to accompany this episode: • View photos from our Windstar Around Iceland cruise: https://sometimessailing.com/windstar-cruises-around-iceland-review-from-firsthand-experience/ • Learn more about the ins and outs of Windstar's "All-In" package, with WiFi and alcohol included: https://sometimessailing.com/windstar-cruises-all-inclusive-explained-drinks-dining-wifi/ • If we're going to a destination with great wildlife spotting, like Iceland, we never leave home without our favorite binoculars: https://sometimessailing.com/best-binoculars-for-alaska-antarctica-cruise-leupold-bx-2-alpine-hd-review/ • Find out about the Celebrity Cruises The Retreat class if you're considering a cruise with them: https://sometimessailing.com/celebrity-cruises-the-retreat-review/ • We never travel abroad without our Solis hotspot. Here's why we love it: https://sometimeshome.com/pocket-wifi-skyroam-hotspot/ Find out more about Three Flavors of Small Ship Cruises in a previous podcast episode, including river, yacht, and barge cruises: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448059/episodes/16825579