It’s no secret that the most popular cruises in and around the Arctic Circle take place during the summer months. The waters are at their calmest, long days provide added time for excursions, and if you’re lucky, you might even be able to do a spot of sunbathing. 

While it’s absolutely possible to explore it by land, expedition cruises offer a completely unique perspective, giving travellers the chance to circle the entire island, reach remote fishing villages and sail past staggering sea cliffs.

We recently spent a few nights in the charming country of Iceland—here are some things we enjoyed doing whilst there that I would really recommend for anyone visiting the island.

Connoisseurs Emily and Kat were invited to Iceland to experience Seabourn's new expedition ship, Venture, and the unique excursions on offer included a deep dive in the onboard submarine...

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