Heimaey Island & Surtsey

In 1963, a sailor off the coast of Iceland spotted smoke on the sea. Initially thought to be a boat fire, the smoke was actually the result of volcanic eruptions from beneath the sea—Surtsey Island was literally being born. Before circling Surtsey, you’ll visit Heimaey Island—where volcanoes have almost destroyed the town on several occasions—and see the notorious Eldfell volcano, as well as the largest colony of Atlantic puffins. Then it’s off to see Surtsey Island from the comfort of your ship and have a front-row seat to the flora, rock formations, and sea caves of this still-evolving UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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