Windstar Legend Cruise around Iceland

Has anyone done the 7 day cruise around Iceland on the Windstar Legend?

Also, is this the only small cruise company that cruises around Iceland? I want to do this July 2016.

Thank you for any information .

MB

No, this cruise does not start until next summer, 2016.

We have the Legend Iceland cruise booked for July 22nd, very excited for it.

Iceland Pro Cruises also offers this, they started this year.

I just read a brochure from Regent on their Iceland cruise. It goes to Iceland and Greenland on the Voyager Seven Seas (600 passengers).

I've never done Windstar to Iceland (since they haven't done it yet) but I have done Iceland with Azamara several years ago. Iceland was fascinating - especially the smaller ports further from Reykjavik. The landscape is like nothing you have ever seen.I definitely would like to go back and spend a few extra days exploring places we did not have time to see. You will love Iceland!

We circumnavigated Iceland on Lindblad/National Geographic this past summer. It was a great trip. Iceland is an amazing place. Plan to spend some days exploring before and/or after your cruise if possible.

We're on the Star Legend next July, circumnavigating Iceland. Should be VERY interesting -- greatly looking forward to it. :)

We were on the Star Legend for her inaugural cruise last May. Enjoyed it very much!

What kind of sea state can one [typically] expect during a July booking? I've been to Reykjavik a few times but only by plane.

We are booked for the July 1 week. I have been on windstar 3 times and it is no comparison to Seabourn, which is the previous owner of the ship.

They are charging seabourn prices but not seabourn amenities. I am a little concerned, but hubby likes the dates and itinerary. I am sure it will be fine as long as we don't expect it to be like seabourn.

Average food, average service, casual

Last year, we enjoyed a cruise that ended in Reykjavik. We spent an extra four days there and took several tours of the island. We enjoyed it, but once was enough. That being said, we are doing a trans-Atlantic cruise with Crystal next year, and it stops in two different ports in Iceland. BTW, check out Iceland Air. Their fare for business class is less than half of that of the other international airlines, and their Premium Economy class offers similar service at an even lower cost. It is only five hours from Reykjavik to JFK, so there is no need for a flat bed seat.

We are booked for the July 1 week. I have been on windstar 3 times and it is no comparison to Seabourn, which is the previous owner of the ship.

They are charging seabourn prices but not seabourn amenities. I am a little concerned, but hubby likes the dates and itinerary. I am sure it will be fine as long as we don't expect it to be like seabourn.

Average food, average service, casual

Everyone is different and has different predilections; glad you prefer Seabourn. We prefer Windstar for its relaxed and casual traveling, so our 25th Windstar cruise will be the Iceland voyage starting, iirc, July 9. Preceded by a few days in Reykjavic.

A friend and I are booked on the July 22 sailing around Iceland. Can't wait to hear the reviews from the early July travelers.

Everyone is different and has different predilections; glad you prefer Seabourn. We prefer Windstar for its relaxed and casual traveling, so our 25th Windstar cruise will be the Iceland voyage starting, iirc, July 9. Preceded by a few days in Reykjavic.

We'll be joining you on this cruise. Also, we have 2 nights in Reykjavik prior to embarkation on the 8th (not 9th). This will be our 3rd with Windstar.

Gary & Carol

Another company specilialized with 264 passenger Iceclass ships in Compagnie du Ponant. They have several specialized trips around Iceland, even Artica, Groenland etc.

They are since last year an all inclusive formula.

I put herunder the Iceland destination in the english version.

http://en.ponant.com/Cruises/All-Cruises?order=&type=&destination[]=27275&lang=eng-GB

Ponant is a French company but everything is bilingual French / English on board. Depending the destination of course there are not only Frnech passengers, but several European nationalities and even in the American market they start to be known.

Another company specilialized with 264 passenger Iceclass ships in Compagnie du Ponant. They have several specialized trips around Iceland, even Artica, Groenland etc.

They are since last year an all inclusive formula.

I put herunder the Iceland destination in the english version.

 

http://en.ponant.com/Cruises/All-Cruises?order=&type=&destination[]=27275&lang=eng-GB

 

Ponant is a French company but everything is bilingual French / English on board. Depending the destination of course there are not only French passengers, but several European nationalities and even in the American market they start to be known.

Heard of them, but never tried them. Supposed to be very upscale. Saw one of their ships in Antarctica in January - we were on the Silver Explorer.

What is this cruise listed as on Windstar, I can't find it and Iceland is not an option on the web travel agents that I use.

It's listed as Northern Europe. Go figure.

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That's what I tried, let me go back and add the ship, maybe that will help.

That's what I tried, let me go back and add the ship, maybe that will help.

Here's a link to the Star Legend posting on the Windstar website:

Around Iceland

Here's a link to the Star Legend posting on the Windstar website:

 

Around Iceland

Thanks! Now, let me go see just how far out of my price range it is! :D

And, that's the end of that dream, LOL. As a solo, I'd be paying at least 8K.:(