Iceland highlights on a cruise
From the archive. Published June 27, 2016. Details may have changed since.
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01 Godafoss (or Goðafoss) Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. © © Jzsquared -
02 Glaciers and rolling landscapes dwarf buildings in Iceland. -
03 Visitors in the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of the most popular attractions in Iceland. -
04 A shot of the famed Icelandic horses! © Jamie Lyssa Zendt -
05 A waterfall in Iceland that kind of reminds you of Yosemite. © Jamie Lyssa Zendt -
06 Buildings dwarfed by majestic mountains. © Robin Lampert -
07 This was our view from our balcony on Pacific Princess. © Robin Lampert -
08 A pretty stream we encountered. © Jamie Lyssa Zendt -
09 Godafoss, or Goðafoss, is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. -
10 A seaport along the coastline of Iceland. -
11 Members of the Pacific Princess crew get playful. -
12 Pacific Princess docked in Iceland. -
13 In the Blue Lagoon -- after all, it is a spa! © Jamie Lyssa Zendt -
14 Two of the crew I made friends with. © Robin Lampert -
15 Big horn sheep in a pasture in Iceland. © Jamie Lyssa Zendt
Earlier this month I took my daughter, Jamie, on board the Pacific Princess, commonly known as The Love Boat. Our transatlantic cruise took us to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Scotland. But I have to say the highlight of the trip was Iceland, with its spectacular scenery and natural wonders.
I was expecting lots of snow, and while the white-capped glaciers were amazing, there were also rolling green hills, wildflowers, wildlife and waterfalls everywhere you turned. And the locals were some of the friendliest people I've ever met!
There was a good amount of fog along the coastline but further inland it was actually a bit warm. Perhaps the most memorable spot was Godafoss Falls In northern Iceland, halfway between Akureyri and Myvatn Lake -- the "Waterfall of the Gods." There's quite a bit of mythical lore around these parts, with some locals who firmly believe in fairies and trolls.
You should go to Iceland, it's magical. Hope you enjoy our photos!
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