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The Artic Circle
Grimsey
Akureyri
The whale-watching area
Siglufjörður
Húsavík Hrísey
Grenivík
Laufás
Hjalteyri
Akureyri Goðafoss
Christmas House Mývatn GENERAL
Location: Minimum depth at low tide: Latitude 65°40’9”N; longitude 18°04’4”W 10 m (32,8 ft)
Pilot station: Tidal difference: 65°43’N 18°06’W 1-1,5 m (3,2 ft-4,8 ft)
Local time: Current: 1-2 knots GMT 1-2 knots; direction outgoing Eyjafjörður
Harbor open: Swell: 24 hours 0 m (0 ft)
Pilots: Ice condition: Ice free 3 experienced pilots
Scenic cruising: Airdraft restriction: No Eyjafjörður; 30 nautical miles
Seasons and climate: Restrictions for port entry: No Iceland enjoys a much milder climate than its name and location adjacent to the Arctic Circle would imply. A branch Nautical port chart: of the Gulf Stream flows along the southern and the western • #530 Akureyri (INT 1118) coast, greatly moderating the climate. Iceland's most • Issued by: Icelandic Hydrographic Service influencing weather element is the wind. • Fax: 354-545 2127 • Internet: www.lhg.is Best time to visit is from May through September. • Prevailing wind: direction N or S; force 0-10 m/sec Environmental impact: • In view of wind conditions, preferred arrival between 6 AM The Port of Akureyri contributes to the fight on (0600) and 9 AM (0900), departure after 8 PM (2000) global warming and generally for a cleaner ma- • Average temperature: 11°C (52°F) rine environment. As a part of that, any emis- Port of Akureyri sions to water inside the fjord is prohibited. Fiskitangi IS-600 Akureyri Iceland TUGBOATS
SEIFUR
Seifur is an Azimuth tractor tugboat and is our newest addition. It is 22 meters long and has a beam of 9 meters. Seifur can pull up to 42 tonnes and has a maximum speed of 12 kn. The boat is named after Zeus, the god of thunder in ancient Greek religion.
Seifur Azimuth tractor tug
Dimensions Length O.A...... 22 m Beam O.A...... 9 m
Performance Bollard pull ahead .42 tonnes Speed ...... 12 kn
Propulsion system Main engines . . . .Cummins x2 Total power . . . . 2352 KW
Equipment FIFI set ...... 300 m3/h Monitors ...... 1 remote operated, seawater/foam
Oil dispersant system Seawater pump: 10 m3/h at 5 bar
Dispersant pump: 0.5 m3/h at 3 bar
SLEIPNIR AND MJÖLNIR
Sleipnir and Mjölnir are standard tugboats. Mjölnir is 12.52 meters long with a speed of 8 kn. Sleipnir is 16.65 meters long and pulls 13 tonnes at a maximum speed of 10 kn. The names of these boats come from Nordic mythology. Mjölnir was Thor´s hammer and Sleipnir was an eight-legged horse owned by Odin.
Sleipnir Mjölnir Standard tug Standard tug
Dimensions Dimensions Length O.A...... 16.65 m Length O.A...... 12.52 m Beam O.A...... 5.27 m Beam O.A...... 3.38 m
Performance Performance Bollard pull ahead .13 tonnes Bollard pull ahead .6 tonnes Speed ...... 10 kn Speed ...... 8 kn
Propulsion system Propulsion system Main engines . . . .Cummins x2 Main engines . . . .Caterpillar Total power . . . . 514 kW Total power . . . . 178 KW
WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE
TOUR TO GOÐAFOSS WATER- FALL AND LAKE MÝVATN Goðafoss, or “Waterfall of the Gods”, gets its name from the momentous occasion on which the chieftain, Thorgeir of Ljósavatn, threw his pagan idols into the falls as a demonstration of his conversion to the Christian faith. Lake Mývatn was created by a large lava eruption, and the landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms and is exceptionally rich with bird life. The surroundings are truly magnificent, and the volcanic and geothermal features suc- ceed in reminding the admiring tourist of the incredible forces that surge below the ground. The grotesque lava formations of Dimmuborgir have been forged into a maze of towers, cas- tles and caves that resemble a fantastic giant’s playground. The area is considered one of the world’s natural wonders and is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist resorts.
MÝVATN NATURE BATHS Mývatn Nature Baths offer something for every- one. Despite its northerly location, the region enjoys a temperate climate, and the long sum- mer days when darkness never comes can be surprisingly warm. As summer merges into autumn, the landscape becomes a panoramic patchwork dotted with shades of gold and brown, while winter brings its own tapestry of snow, sparkling frosts, and frequent opportuni- ties to enjoy the unforgettable splendour of the Northern Lights.
At the Mývatn Nature Baths, you can take a good, relaxing bath in a natural hot spring at a designated nature reserve. Mývatn is an area of fragile beauty in a truly unique setting.
The nature baths were opened in 2004, and although built in the old traditions, they are tastefully designed and offer costumers a relax- ing and luxurious experience. HVERARÖND Hverarönd is an area near Mývatn in the northeastern part of Iceland. The geothermal energy of the area shows itself in bubbling pools of grey mud and sulphur. The land- scape is really unique and looks like another planet. It may smell a little strongly of sul- phur, but a trip to Hverarönd is well worth it.
TOUR TO GOÐAFOSS WATERFALL AND LAUFÁS, WITH SIGHTSEEING OF AKUREYRI TOWN The well-preserved gabled farm buildings of the Laufás Museum aim to provide the visitor with an insight into earlier Icelandic farm life. The 19th century former vicarage and farm houses is home to a wonderful collection of household items and agricultural imple- ments typical of those used at the beginning of the 20th century. AKUREYRI TOWN What to see, what to do
AKUREYRI With reference to the midnight sun in the summertime and the Northern Lights dur- ing winter, Akureyri town is also known as the Capital of the Shining North. It is the biggest town outside the capital area and is the ser- vice base for North Iceland.
The town is a popular tourist destination both for short and long visits and is a good starting point for day tours and excursions. It offers a wide range of activities, flourishing restaurants and cafés, and bustles with a rich cultural life all year round.
AKUREYRI PUBLIC PARK AND BOTANICAL GARDEN The Botanical Garden was first opened in 1912 and the botanic section added in 1957. The park has been enlarged three times since 1912 and is now about 3.6 ha and lies at 40-50 m altitude at Eyrarlandsvegur Road near midtown. There are about 6600 foreign taxa growing in the garden in beds and nurseries, as well as around 430 species of native taxa. The gar- den is one of the northernmost botanical gardens in the world and is very popular among both locals and visitors.
The aim of Akureyri Botanical Garden is to grow trees, shrubs and perenni- als in the demanding climate of Northern Iceland, which is characterized by pronounced seasonality of temperature and day length. The garden is an IPEN member and is active in seed exchange, public information, edu- cation and recreation.
Opening hours: The garden is open 1st of June to 30th of September. On weekdays from 08.00-22.00 and in weekends from 09.00-22.00.
To get there: 10-15 min. walk from town center. By bus: Bus number 1, 2 or 4. Go out by Menntaskólinn á Akureyri (Junior College)/Hótel Edda in summer. THE MUSEUMS AND THE informative content. The subjects are presented in various ways such as with displays, video, text and CHRISTMAS HOUSE various remarkable artifacts. When it comes to museums, Akureyri offers a va- offers the riety of options. Akureyri Art Museum has been a The Christmas Garden of Akureyri flagship for the towns art canyon for two decades. possibility to get into the Christmas mood all year long. It´s only a 10 minute drive from Akureyri Amongst other museums in Akureyri are the Mu- and has got something for the whole family. In seum of Industry, the Aviation Museum and the the beautiful garden surrounding the house are Motorcycle Museum of Iceland. benches and tables, making this an excellent spot for a picnic. The fairytale tower houses the world’s Akureyri Art Museum has played a prominent role in the cultural life of Akureyri as the first insti- biggest Christmas calendar, worth climbing the tution outside Reykjavik to concentrate solely on stairs for. visual arts. In the garden one can also find the Wishing Well of unborn children, a place of tranquility and Akureyri Museum focuses on the local history and is a modern family-oriented museum with several peace. exciting exhibitions. The museum is located in the oldest part of town and next to Nonni’s House, which is a musuem dedicated to Jón Sveinsson. HOF CULTURAL CENTER Jón, or “Nonni”, was a writer and a priest who lived Hof is a cultural building designed for music and in this house during his childhood in Akureyri. other performing arts. The building has two larger conference auditoriums and a comprehensive Into The Arctic is a collection of eleven fascinat- restaurant service. Hof has first-class facilities for ing exhibitions about the history of the North events of various kinds and the best available in words and pictures. The shows lead visitors technical equipment. The building was opened in through the various periods in history, such as the August 2010. settlement of Iceland, wildlife in the Arctic, crafts and the beach to name a few. Hof houses the Tourist Information Center. The staff will provide all the information you need The exhibitions give visitors the opportunity to about Akureyri. experience the world through various mediums and live shows while emphasizing the diverse and PORT FACILITIES
FACILITIES - DOCKING
Name of piers: Oddeyrarbryggja Tangabryggja Torfunefsbryggja Length of piers: 240 m (664 ft) 368 m (1205 ft) 130 m (426 ft) Height of piers above water at low tide: 3m (9.8 ft) 3m (9.8 ft) 3m (9.8 ft) Height of piers above water at high tide: 1.3m (4.3 ft) 1.3m (4.3 ft) 1.3m (4.3 ft) Apron width: 40m (131 ft) 40m (131 ft) 15m (49 ft) Type of fenders: rubber rubber rubber Distance between bollards: 12m (39 ft) 10-30m (33-98 ft) 10m (33 ft) Strength of bollards (maximum pull/tonne): 30-200 30-200 50 Dolphins: no no no Security zone around the vessel at the pier: 50m (164 ft) 50m (164 ft) 50m (164 ft) Depth of water at low tide: 10m(33,2 ft) 9 - 11m (29,4-36 ft) 7m (22,9 ft) Turning basin: 1000m (3281 ft) 700m (2300 ft) 1000m (3281 ft) Maximum allowed draft in turning basin and alongside pier: 10m(33,2 ft) 9m (29,4 ft) 7m (22,9 ft) Maximum allowed ship’s length over all: 350m (1148 ft) 350m (1148 ft) 140m (459 ft) Availability of shore gangways: no no no Availability of fork lifts/cranes/pallet jacks: yes yes yes Distance from piers to “downtown”: 0.5km (0.3 mi) 0.8km (0.6 mi) 0.1km (0.1 mi) Fresh water Available 100 Available 100 Available 100 tonnes per hour tonnes per hour tonnes per hour Electricity: HVSC up to 2 MW HVSC up to 2 MW CRUISE SERVICE CENTRE At the pier, Oddeyrarbryggja, the cruise service centre offers a free hotspot area for your crew and passengers.
ISPS SECURITY APPROVED We pay particular attention to security at Oddeyrarbryggja Tangabryggja Torfunefsbryggja our piers, and we are ISPS security approved. 240 m (664 ft) 368 m (1205 ft) 130 m (426 ft) 3m (9.8 ft) 3m (9.8 ft) 3m (9.8 ft) 1.3m (4.3 ft) 1.3m (4.3 ft) 1.3m (4.3 ft) 40m (131 ft) 40m (131 ft) 15m (49 ft) rubber rubber rubber 12m (39 ft) 10-30m (33-98 ft) 10m (33 ft) 30-200 30-200 50 no no no 50m (164 ft) 50m (164 ft) 50m (164 ft) 10m(33,2 ft) 9 - 11m (29,4-36 ft) 7m (22,9 ft) 1000m (3281 ft) 700m (2300 ft) 1000m (3281 ft) THE PORT OF AKUREYRI 10m(33,2 ft) 9m (29,4 ft) 7m (22,9 ft) FIGHTS GLOBAL WARMING 350m (1148 ft) 350m (1148 ft) 140m (459 ft) no no no To contribute to the fulfilment of the Paris Agreement, the Port of Akureyri has signed yes yes yes an agreement with Eyjafjörður Forestry Asso- 0.5km (0.3 mi) 0.8km (0.6 mi) 0.1km (0.1 mi) ciation to plant 10,000 trees locally for every Available 100 Available 100 Available 100 cruise season in Akureyri. tonnes per hour tonnes per hour tonnes per hour HVSC up to 2 MW HVSC up to 2 MW Cruise passengers and crew have the possi- bility to donate a tree and contribute to this good cause. WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE
HRÍSEY Hrísey is a peaceful island in the middle of Eyjafjörður and is perhaps best known as a paradise for birdwatchers. The most abun- dant of all birds on the island is the ptarmigan.
There are around 200 inhabitants on the island, living in a trim fishing village with paved streets, tidy gardens and amazing mountain views. The island is connected to the mainland with a 15-minute ferry ride from Árskógssandur.
In Hrísey you will find 3 marked walking routes from 2.3-5.0 km. You can also visit museums, handicraft stores or the restau- rants in the village. GRÍMSEY 40 km north of the Icelandic shore lies the beautiful island of Grímsey with a popula- tion of only around 80 people. With Arctic Trip you can explore the island on land or go snorkeling in the sea surrounded by puf- fins and seagulls. Arctic Trip was founded with the mission that everybody should enjoy a relaxed stay to nourish the mind. We believe people should spend their holiday renewing themselves and creating memo- ries that will last a lifetime. We are aware of our social responsibilty, and our tour guides and captains are always local people. We have a passion for storytelling – and the out- doors and our team, in collaboration with the locals, is very excited to welcome you to the remote island of Grímsey, to be on top of the world! More info and online bookings: www.arctictrip.is
One of the most exciting attractions for tourists at Grímsey is the possibility to get north of the Arctic Circle, and every year a lot of people embark on a long journey to do just that. WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE
WHALE WATCHING FROM AKUREYRI There are two whale-watching companies operat- ing from the town of Akureyri, located within 500 meters from the cruise piers. The whale-watching boats have a capacity of 150-250 passengers each tour, so booking in long advance is usually not necessary. The conditions for whale watching are extremely good because of the length and size of the fjord – giving a good chance of seeing several whale species on a trip, for example humpbacks, minke whales and dolphins. TASTE OF ICELAND This tour of Eyjafjörður offers a most interest- ing insight into Iceland’s varied cultures. The itinerary includes visits to the churches at Munkaþverá and Grund. You can stop at the horse centre at Melgerðismelar, where visitors are introduced to the famous and sturdy Ice- landic horse by way of a horseshow. A meal of traditional (and rather adventurous!) Icelandic fare at a restaurant built in the old style of turf, stone and timber is also included. Our final stop will be the charming Christmas Shop.
HERRING MUSEUM – SIGLUFJÖRÐUR Within a one hour drive from Akureyri you will find a beautiful little town called Siglufjörður, nestled in a dramatic fjord on the very edge of Iceland‘s steep northern mountains. First and foremost Siglufjörður is known for herring, and here you can visit the Herring Museum. During the drive to Siglufjörður you will get the chance to enjoy breathtaking ocean and mountain views. A day trip to Siglufjörður is well worth your time!
SBA LOCAL BUS COMPANY SBA is a big and experienced bus company that operates from Akureyri. With a fleet of 70 coaches with seating capacity from 9-74 seats, they can easily handle up to 1,500 passengers at a time. They also offer experienced local guides that will help make your trip memorable. AKUREYRI – ICELAND HOME PORT FOR EXPEDITION CRUISES
AKUREYRI - ICELAND Iceland’s location in the North Atlantic, midway between Greenland and Norway, makes it an ideal starting point or desti- nation for Arctic Ocean excursions. The Akureyri cruise vessel port is the biggest in northern Iceland, making it an ideal home base for these sailings. The port has everything that smaller cruise ships need.
There is an excellent hospital and all resources, such as food and oil, are readily available. Akureyri also has Iceland’s most comprehensive vessel services.
There is an international airport in Akureyri, so travelers can easily pass through there.
AKUREYRI - GREENLAND - SVALBARD WHY AKUREYRI? • Safe port • International airport • Comprehensive vessel services • Possible for passengers to change via direct flight • Strong infrastructure • Excellent hospital • Dynamic shipbuilding industry • Beautiful town • Lake Mývatn • Goðafoss Waterfall • The Christmas House • Only 20 hours of sailing to Scoresby Sund, Greenland
AKUREYRI - GREENLAND ICELAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Hornstrandir ARCTIC Grímsey CIRCLE ÍSAFJÖRÐUR Látrabjarg Hrísey AKUREYRI Mývatn Grundar ICELAND Djúpivogur REYKJAVIK Vatnajökull
ATLANTIC VESTMANNAEYJAR OCEAN