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Walking in Akureyri, Iceland - What to Do on Your Day in Port

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Port Monkeys
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👁️ 37K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 18:42

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a walking excursion through Akureyri, Iceland, while their cruise ship, the Island Princess, is docked in port. After sailing up a fjord to reach the city, the pair embarks on a mission to find mosquito netting because their luggage, which contains their supplies, is delayed and will not arrive for several days. They navigate the town streets, observing local landmarks such as a large church, a movie theater, and various shops. During their walk, they explore different retail establishments, including a department store filled with Viking souvenirs and a sporting goods store. They note the local currency exchange rate and observe the presence of whale watching centers and various food options like sushi and pizza. Ultimately, the creators find that the mosquito netting at a sporting goods store is more expensive than what they saw earlier. They conclude their walk by heading back to the ship to eat lunch before departing on a scheduled tour to the Godafoss waterfall.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Island Princess
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Island Princess
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

so we're sailing up a fjord in Iceland going to the city of aeri and you can probably tell that the water here is very glassy

we're getting off the island princess today in aeri Iceland

we have a tour scheduled to the god ofos waterfall

they have beer steins that's important they have music they have hats beanies gloves socks

Creator's Tips & Advice

Buy mosquito netting in advance as it may be expensive in port
Check store opening times before planning shopping trips
Bring layers for variable weather in Iceland

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Need to buy essentials due to luggage delayBuy mosquito netting and other items locally, but check prices as they may be higher than online

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do on a day in port in Akureyri, Iceland
QWhere to find shopping and essentials in Akureyri
QWhat activities are available in Akureyri

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Goðafoss waterfall tour
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