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ICELAND - Viking Cruise Excursions - FIRE and ICE

JauntsWithJohnT
JauntsWithJohnT
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👁️ 2K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 26:09
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the excursions that you book through the cruise line are very often quite a bit more expensive than if you just book something on your own.

It was wonderful. It was fantastic. Uh, the there was u the regular main pool which was which was hot, warm, very warm, warmer than a bathtub.

We really enjoyed the Viking Ocean Iceland's natural beauty cruise and we came to realize that we might want to go on more cruises in the future.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Booking excursions independently can be significantly less expensive than booking through the cruise line.
If booking independent excursions, ensure you have a reliable way to return to the ship (e.g., checking shuttle availability or proximity).

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre cruise line excursions more expensive than independent ones?
QIs the Forest Lagoon in Akureyri worth visiting?
QWhat is it like to go ashore via a tender boat?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Akureyri3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Forest Lagoon ($175 for all four of us)
Djupivogur2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Fjörluð Glacier Ice Lagoon
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YouTube Video Description

In this week's Jaunts with John T, experience more of Iceland on our Viking cruise! We'll explore Akureyri and visit some amazing hot springs. This Iceland travel vlog also features one of the unique iceland lagoon experiences in northern iceland. Visit our homepage for more videos and fun shorts! https://www.youtube.com/@UCnCLSzVDV6ILw81BNHOD0kA Visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/jauntswithjohnt Here at Jaunts with John T we go on jaunts around the world, the country, the state, the city or just around the house. Links to things we saw or visited: Playlist NEWBIE CRUISER: Viking Cruise to Iceland: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufhlJnd0opTgF8QjUtMPr22DDq3RvtMr Viking Ocean Iceland’s Natural Beauty: https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/baltic/icelands-natural-beauty/index.html?startLocation=reykjavik&endLocation=reykjavik&year=2026#itineraryday/6 Forest Lagoon: https://www.forestlagoon.is/ Akureyri: https://www.northiceland.is/en/destinations/towns/akureyri?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10440199653&gbraid=0AAAAADtVRdV9p2FUYqgVKG_ZCemBAyedj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrc7GBhCfARIsAHGcW5VkZuRED1OrN_6dySXlimJo2tAr0Fgqed-JFN9vGxIe6y5PlIYGcOEaAqvvEALw_wcB Lopi og list Akureyri: https://www.facebook.com/lopi.leir/ The Viking Akureyri: https://icelandictimes.com/search_page/the-viking/ Akureyrarkirkja (Church of Akureyri): https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/see-and-do/attractions/akureyri-church Djúpivogur: https://www.visiticeland.com/article/a-day-in-djupivogur Glacier Lagoon: https://fjallsarlon.is/overnight/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22824198601&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrc7GBhCfARIsAHGcW5Wn-9Jx1nfhdUY5xkYQ3iksgWKpurSUgoHhmSZNd4OsmUn2YRMR6FAaAmJkEALw_wcB 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Arriving at Akureyri 2:30 - Shuttle to Forest Lagoon 4:37 - Forest Lagoon 8:50 - Visiting Akureyri 13:06 - Akureyrarkirkja 17:14 - Arriving in Djúpivogur 17:54 - Tener to Djúpivogur 19:50 - Bus to Fjallsárlón 20:37 - Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon 24:18 - Return to the ship Music: Kevin MacLeod - https://incompetech.com/ Hot Swing (theme) Cattails Carefree Carpe Diem Fireflies and Stardust