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STYKKISHOLMUR  ST1 – BOAT TOUR - VIKING SUSHI ADVENTURE - USD 67 P.P. Tour Highlights: Breidafjördur‘s countless islands, life and sea food tasting Walking involved: No walking involved Remarks: Taste of fresh seafood Duration: 2 hours and 15 min Min/Max: -/30 Reservation code: ST1 Price: USD 67

Look forward to a bird and nature watching tour. Experience a huge variety of and fantastic rock formations. And if you have never tasted a fresh scallops straight from the sea you‘ll get the chance to do so on this tour.

 ST2 – BUS TOUR AROUND THE SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA - USD 99 P.P. Tour highlights: An introduction to the history and geology of , visit to the Shark Museum Walking involved: This tour involves walking (ca. 45 min) on a rugged terrain but it is also possible to stay in the coach Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND Duration: 8 hours Min/Max: 20/45 Reservation Code: ST2 Price: USD 99

Due to its diversity of landscapes and places of national interests, Snaefellsnes Peninsula is often called “Iceland in miniature”. This excursion includes views on the Snaefellsjökull Glacier, the dramatic rock formations of Snaefellsnes as well as the Londrangar Rock pinnacles, which are remnants of a large volcanic crater. En route you also visit the small fishing village of Arnarstapi and the Shark Museum in Bjarnarhöfn.

 ST3 – SNAEFELLSJÖKULL GLACIER - USD 189 P.P. Tour Highlights: Glacier tour in an open Snowcat. Walking involved: Involves walking on the Glacier. Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND. Open vehicle, warm clothes (gloves, hat) required. Duration: 6-7 hours Min/Max: 20/30 Reservation Code: ST3 Price: USD 189

By Snowcat your experienced guide takes you up to 4,600 feet (1,400 m) on Snaefellsjökull Glacier! In good weather you can enjoy a fantastic view over Hellissandur and Breidafjördur Bay. On especially clear days you can even spot the far-off . The famous novelist Jules Verne once chose Snaefelljokull Glacier as entrance on his “Journey to the center of the Earth”.

ISAFJÖRDUR  I1 – SEA ANGLING FROM FLATEYRI/SUDUREYRI - USD 175 P. P. Tour Highlights: Extreme sea angling, close to nature Walking involved: No walking involved Remarks: Warm clothes required. Please bring a bottle of water with you. Duration: 4 hours Min/Max: 5/10 Reservation code: I1 Price: USD 175

The waters along the Westfjords are extremely rich in marine life due to special current conditions and sustainable fisheries policy. This sea angling tour allows you to benefit from these factors to catch cod, haddock and halibut of stately size. The boat trip starts in either Sudureyri or Flateyri fishing village, 25 min drive from Ísafjördur, and takes you out to a sandbank off the coast.

 I2 – BOAT TOUR TO - USD 99 P. P. Tour Highlights: A slow travel high quality nature tour. Walking involved: This tour involves an easy walk, ca. 30 min. Remarks: Light refreshments (coffee, Tee) included Min/Max: 25/35 Duration: 3 hours Reservation code: I2 Price: USD 99

Enjoy a short trip to Vigur. This serene little island, which boasts only five inhabitants, is a perfect location to observe an array of birds in their natural surroundings including , eider ducks, arctic terns and black guillemot. While on the island, you can also visit Iceland‘s only extant windmill which dates from the 19th century. The boat tour takes about 35 minutes each way.

 I3 – BUS TOUR - THINGEYRI AND DYNJANDI WATERFALL - USD 145 P. P. Tour Highlights: Harsh landscape, driving across mountains and the magnificent Dynjandi waterfall Walking involved: 45 minutes moderate walking to the waterfall. The waterfall can also be seen very clearly from the parking place Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND Duration: 6-7 hours Min/Max: 20/45 Reservation code: I3 Price: USD 145

This tour leads to Iceland’s most sparsely populated areas. On this daytrip you will explore the Westfjords, a historic village and a magnificent waterfall. With a population of about 260 inhabitants Thingeyri is both the area‘s first trading post and one of the oldest settlements. At the end we stop at the thunderous Dynjandi, the highest and most impressive waterfall in the Westfjord region.

 I4 – KAYAK IN FLATEYRI - USD 159 P. P. Tour Highlights: Authentic nature experience Walking involved: No walking involved, but generally good physical condition necessary Remarks: Warm clothes, rain pants and jacket Duration: 4 hours Min/Max: 8/20 Reservation code: I4 Price: USD 159

Enjoy kayaking between the mountains and birdwatching from a different angle amid wonderful scenery. Flateyri is a 25 min drive from Isafjördur.

SIGLUFJÖRDUR S1 – HERRING MUSEUM - USD 39 P. P. Tour Highlights: The history of the Icelandic Herring Industry. What changed Iceland into a contemporary society that it is today. Walking involved: Easy walking Remarks: - Min/Max: -/- Duration: Reservation code: S1 Price: USD 39

Dive into the golden age of the herring boom at the award-winning Herring Museum. The museum‘s five exhibits illustrate the history of the industry, the processing of the herring into meal and oil, a fish freezing plant, and a waterfront dock area where visitors can stroll past 11 different fishing vessels on display. A life herring salting demonstration with traditional songs and dances is during the summer performed by a local theater group, where the spirit of old herring plants is revived. The golden age of the herring fishery play an important role in the history of the Icelandic equal right movement. Women got more opportunities to work outside of home, side by side with men on equal basis.

AKUREYI  A1 – BUS TOUR – MÝVATN MAJOR - USD 95 P. P. Tour Highlights: The Lake Myvatn, Godafoss Waterfall, Dimmuborgir, Myvatn Nature Baths Walking involved: Easy walking, longest walking time 20 min Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND; Bring a bathing suit and a towel Duration: 8 hours Min/Max: 10/- Reservation code: A1 Price: USD 95

Enjoy one of the most beautiful spots in northern Iceland. Lake Myvatn area teems with fauna. The tour starts with a stop at the spectacular Godafoss waterfall and continues to the small settlement of Skutustadagígar. We stop also at the impressive formations of Dimmuborgir, said to resemble a collapsed citadel. In Icelandic folklore Dimmuborgir is said to connect the earth to the infernal regions.

Towards the end of the tour we visit the Myvatn Nature Baths for a relaxing geothermal bath. Look forward to an amazing journey through an area of extreme contrasts.

 A2 – WONDERS OF NATIONAL PARK MÝVATN - USD 130 P. P. Tour Highlights: Europe‘s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss and Jökulsargljufur Canyon National Park Walking involved: Moderate walking involved on uneven Terrain up to 2,5-3 km Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND Duration: 7-8 hours Min/Max: 10/- Reservation code: A2 Price: USD 130

A number of Iceland’s highlights are included in this excursion. The horseshoe shaped depression Asbyrgi Canyon, said to be the meeting place of the pagan gods. The Jökulsargljufur Glacial Canyon and also the echoing cliffs Hljodaklettar and the Dettifoss Waterfall, Europe‘s most powerful waterfall. The tour also takes you to the Lake Myvatn area with its large population of waterfowl.

HUSAVIK  HU1 – WHALE WATCHING ON RIB BOATS - USD 185 P. P. Tours Highlights: Whale watching on speedboats Walking involved: approx. 0,18 miles for dress-up before whale watching Remarks: Safety overalls included. Warm clothes recommended Duration: 2 hours Min/Max: 6/40 Reservation code: HU1 Price: USD 185

An exciting trip with RIB boats (Rigid Inflatable Boat) to search for the gentle giants. On this tour we will pass the Island, before we head off to encounter some of the world‘s biggest animals.

 HU2 – ÁSBYRGI/TJÖRNES - USD 75 P. P. Tours Highlights: Ásbyrgi, Tjörnes. Walking involved: 1,5-2 hour easy walking trail. Remarks: Approx. one hour bus drive to Ásbyrgi. Warm clothes recommended Duration: 4-4,5 hours Min/Max: -/40 Reservation code: HU2 Price: USD 75

Ásbyrgi is one of the wonders of nature, a wide, horseshoe-shaped canyon with sheer cliff faces up to 0,06 miles high. It is 21,7 miles long and over 0,62 miles. A distinctive rock formation rises up from the center of Ásbyrgi, up to 0,16 mile wide, known as Eyjan(the Island) which we will hike up. From Eyjan we will have a beautiful view over the canyon and the black sands in the north. Same drive back to ship.

 HU3 – SUPER JEEP AND NATURES LESSER TRAVELLED TRAILS - USD 360 P. P. Tour Highlights: Hidden Treasures in North Iceland Walking involved: Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND Duration: 7 hours Min/Max: 10/20 Reservation code: HU3 Price: USD 360

Get off the beaten track in a Super Jeep and visit hidden treasures in North Iceland. This is a 7 hour Super Jeep adventure that takes you to lesser travelled trails in the vicinity of Húsavík. The goal of this tour is to visit interesting and remote destinations, accessible by 4x4. Enjoy beautiful views, landscapes and stories of the people of the land in the good company of our local guide. Each day we pick a destination according to weather and road conditions to make the most out of the experience

SEYDISFJÖRDUR  SF1 – HUSEY – SEALWATCHING ON HORSEBACK - USD 168 P. P. Tour Highlights: Icelandic horse tour Walking involved: Easy walking Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND; Max weight 22 lbs Duration: 6 hours Min/Max: 10/16 Reservation Code: SF1 Price: USD 168

The history of the Icelandic horse reaches back to the 9th and 10th centuries. This small sized horse is considered to be intelligent, gut tempered and versatile. The farm Husey is located between two glacial rivers, 37 miles north of Egilsstadir. This two hour horseback tour offers a wonderful way to appreciate the beauty of the coast and nearby mountains as well as endless opportunities for spotting birds and seals.  SF2 – BUS TOUR-SKALANES-NATURE RESERVE - USD 149 P. P. Tour Highlights. Remote Nature Reserve and a Technological Museum Walking involved: 45 min of moderate walking on uneven paths Remarks: Refreshment at Skalanes House Duration: 4 hours Min/Max: 25/39 Reservation code: SF2 Price: USD 149

This tour is a unique opportunity to visit one of Iceland’s most remote places that even few have witnessed. The tour begins with a drive to Thorarinsstadir archaeological site where we’ll take a look at an interesting Viking era excavation site. From there the tour continues along the fjord surrounded by high mountains. The nature and heritage center of Skalanes covers 1250 hectares. The center aims to create a site where Icelandic environment and cultural history can be researched and interpreted whilst maintaining a model for sustainable tourism. The area is a habitat for approx. 50 different bird species during the summer time. Also Eider ducks nest a colony on site. A 45 minutes hike will be carried out to the 640 m high sea cliffs. Before heading back to the town of Seydisfjordur we’ll enjoy some local

refreshments at Skalanes House. In Seydisfjordur, we plan a 30 minutes visit to the Technological museum.

 SF3 BUS TOUR-EAST FJORDS - PETRA‘S STONE, MINERAL COLLECTION AND THE WARTIME MUSEUM - USD 95 P. P. Tour Highlights: Narrow fjords, Mineral Collection, Wartime Museum Walking involved: Easy walking Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND. Entrance to both museums included Duration: 7 hours Min/Max: 20/45 Reservation code: SF3 Price: USD 95

Narrow fjords, jagged mountain peaks, remote farms and small fishing villages are some of East Iceland’s characteristics. This coach tour takes you from Seydisfjordur to the inland and via the mountain road Breiddalsheidi further to Stodvarfjordur. There we‘ll visit Petra‘s impressive Stone and Mineral Collection. Walk through her remarkable garden with amazing stones collected by Petra throughout her life. From Stödvarfjordur we head to Reydarfjordur and visit the Wartime Museum. The museum is located by the barracks that were a part of a big hospital camp and shows Icelandic life in the 1940's, the high point of the World War II. The museum's exhibitions give a full account of days gone by, both from the perspective of the soldiers as well as the habitants of Reydarfjördur village.

DJUPIVOGUR

 D1 – BUS TOUR-GLACIER LAGOON/JÖKULSARLON - USD 189 P. P. Tour Highlights. Vatnajökull’s glacial tongues, boat tour on the Glacier Lagoon (Amphian Boat) Walking involved: Easy walking Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND Duration: 9-10 hours Min/Max: 20/45 Reservation code: D1 Price: USD 189

This tour from Djupivogur takes you to the magnificent Glacier Lagoon of Jökulsarlon. Huge blocks of ice constantly break off the glacier, Breidamerkurjökull, and large icebergs float on the lagoon. The lagoon is not very wide but it is up to 750 feet deep which makes it the deepest lake in Iceland. Breidamerkurjökull is an outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier. Sail among the huge icebergs in the picturesque scenery of Jökulsarlon with a specially equipped boat.

 D2 – VATNAJOKULL GLACIER – SNOWMOBILE - USD 395 P. P. Tour Highlights: 4x4 Super jeeps, snowmobile tour Walking involved: Easy to moderate on the glacier. The snowmobile tour requires generally good physical condition. Remarks: Warm clothes necessary. Safety helmets and overalls for the snowmobiles will be provided. Lunch is served at the lobster restaurant “Humarhöfnin” in Höfn. Duration: 9-10 hours

Min/Max: 10/20 Reservation code: D2 Price: USD 395

Coach tour from Djupivogur before a specially equipped 4x4 vehicle will take you up to Vatnajökull - Europe‘s largest glacier. The peak offers stunning views over glacier, mountain valleys and the Ocean. Several film sequences have been shot on this glacier including the opening sequence in James Bond movie “A View to a Kill”. In 2011, it was used as a location for the hugely popular HBO series Game of Thrones. The tour includes a lunch at the lobster restaurant Humarhöfnin in Höfn.

 D3 – ADVENTUROUS SUPER JEEP TOUR - USD 289 P. P. Tour Highlights: Super Jeep tour and challenging hiking Walking involved: Challenging hiking for 2 hours Remarks: Lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND and light refreshments Duration: 5-6 hours Min/Max: 4/6 Reservation code: D3 Price: USD 289

Enjoy a Super Jeep drive from Djupivogur towards Illikambur/Evelridge in Lonsöraefi close to Europe’s biggest glacier. From Illikambur it is a 2 hour walk to Mulaskali and back to the Jeep. On the Jeep tour we will cross glacier rivers and drive through spectacular mountain sceneries.

VESTMANNAEYJAR

 V1 – BUS TOUR-POMPEII OF THE NORTH – LAVA TOUR - USD 90 P. P. Tour Highlights: A geologically and historically interesting bus tour, visit of the Volcanic Museum Walking involved: Easy walking Remarks: Entrance to the Volcanic Museum included Duration: Approx. 2 hours Min/Max: 10/45 Reservation code: V1 Price: USD 90

This guided coach tour around Island includes the volcanic crater and houses half-buried from the volcanic eruption of 1973. It‘s a unique and fascinating landscape with diverse birdlife. The tour ends at the volcanic center. A unique Museum that tells the story of the Heimaey volcanic eruption 1973, the Island 1963 and the geology of the Islands.

 V2 – GOLF IN THE - USD 190 P. P. Tour Highlights: Golf course in the Volcano Walking involved: Easy walking Remarks: Course fee and equipment included. Golf balls not included (price ca. 5 USD a piece) Duration: 6 hours Min/Max: 4/20 Reservation code: V2

Price: USD 190

Utilize the chance to play a memorable golf (ca. 4,5 hour) in the famous Vestmannaeyjar islands golf course which is located beside the sea in a sunken volcanic crater. You will be stunned by the panoramic views over the rugged coast and the volcanic landscape while playing 18 holes at this challenging par 70 course. The course is ranked by Golf Digest as one of the best 200 courses in Europe.

REYKJAVIK

GOLDEN CIRCLE, SOUTH SHORE ADVENTURE AND MORE Get to know Iceland's capital and its surroundings with our excursion before or after your cruise with Ocean Diamond. Explore the inside of a real volcano and observe the sizzling geysers that are close to Reykjavik. We offer a wide range of shore excursions in this region - learn more about them in our pre- and post tours section.

The above shore excursions are listed as a guide only. Actual tours and prices subject to change and availability. All excursions are subject to local weather/ice conditions as well as minimum/maximum numbers of participants. If an excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions or an insufficient number of participants, we reserve the right to provide notification of this at any point prior to the time of departure of the tour in question.