ReykjavikCruise Port
Cruising out of Reykjavik? Find the terminal at Skarfabakki, pick a place to sleep the night before, and plan the hour-long ride in from Keflavík.
Bon voyage from Reykjavik
- Terminals
- 1
- Skarfabakki cruise terminal (Vör)
- Cruise lines
- 2
- Celebrity and Holland America
- Nearest airport
- KEF
- Keflavík International Airport, 32 mi, about 60 min
- Port parking
- None
- The port runs no cruise lot; see the parking section
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Terminals by cruise line
Cruises that start in Reykjavik leave from Skarfabakki, in the Sundahöfn harbour east of the centre. The new passenger terminal there is called Vör. Holland America and Celebrity both name Skarfabakki. Smaller expedition ships sometimes use Miðbakki in the Old Harbour instead. Ships can switch berth, so check your cruise documents.
Skarfabakki cruise terminal (Vör)
Cruise lines
Celebrity, Holland America
Celebrity and Holland America usually sail from here. It's about 2.5 mi from downtown, too far to walk with bags.
Skarfagarðar 8, 104 Reykjavík
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skarfabakki cruise terminal (Vör)Celebrity and Holland America usually sail from here. It's about 2.5 mi from downtown, too far to walk with bags. | Celebrity, Holland America | Skarfagarðar 8, 104 Reykjavík | Map of Skarfabakki cruise terminal (Vör) |
Hotels the night before
Flying in? Arrive the day before, since Keflavík is an hour from the ship. No hotel near Skarfabakki runs a cruise shuttle that we could confirm, and none is a short walk. Most people stay downtown and take a taxi to the ship, about 10 to 15 minutes. Search by distance below to compare what's close.
Reykjavik cruise parking
The port runs no cruise parking. Holland America says there's no public parking at the pier. The spaces near Skarfabakki aren't meant for leaving a car for a week. Most people fly in, so plan on a taxi or transfer instead. Driving around Iceland first? Visit Reykjavík says most car rental firms offer pick-up at the cruise port, so ask yours about the handover there.
Getting there
Keflavík (KEF) is Iceland's international airport, about an hour's drive from Skarfabakki. There's no Uber, and taxis at the airport can be scarce. Holland America puts a taxi at about 25000 ISK. The Flybus airport bus can drop you at Terminal Vör. Or book your cruise line's transfer ahead.
Keflavík International Airport KEF
Iceland's international airport, on the Reykjanes peninsula southwest of the city.
- Distance
- 32 mi
- Drive
- about 60 min
Ways to the port
- Bus: Flybus — Airport bus to the BSÍ terminal in about 45 minutes, leaving after flight arrivals; the booking form offers a drop-off at Terminal Vör (312) at Skarfabakki. Operator site → for Flybus
- Taxi — Holland America gives about 25,000 ISK. Availability is limited, and there's no Uber or other rideshare at the airport; about an hour. Operator site →
- Cruise-line transfer: Holland America — Booked through the cruise line; no fare published. Holland America strongly recommends pre-booked transfers. Operator site → for Holland America
Pre-book a private airport transfer
With few taxis at Keflavík, a driver booked ahead saves the wait. Check that KEF, Skarfabakki and your date are covered first.
Ports you'll visit from Reykjavik
Celebrity and Viking both sail week-long loops around Iceland from Reykjavik, calling at fjord towns in the north and east. Celebrity also sails one-way to Boston via Greenland and Nova Scotia. Other lines and dates differ, so check your own booking.
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Akureyri
Getting into Akureyri from the pier, plus tours sized to your time.
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Isafjordur
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Seydisfjordur
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Heimaey
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Qaqortoq
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Halifax
Getting into Halifax from the pier, plus tours sized to your time.
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How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
- Faxaflóahafnir: cruise
- Faxaflóahafnir: passenger terminal
- Flybus: Keflavík airport transfer
- Visit Reykjavík: arriving by cruise
- Holland America Line: Reykjavik departure port
- Celebrity Cruises: Reykjavik cruise port guide
- Celebrity Cruises: cruises from Reykjavik
- Viking: Iceland's Natural Beauty
- Holland America Line: boarding procedures
- Celebrity Cruises: getting on board
Terminals & cruise lines
Where do cruise ships dock in Reykjavik?
Cruises that start in Reykjavik usually leave from Skarfabakki, the cruise quay in the Sundahöfn harbour about 2.5 miles east of downtown. Its new passenger terminal, Vör, stands on berth 312, at Skarfagarðar 8. Holland America and Celebrity both name Skarfabakki. Smaller expedition ships sometimes use Miðbakki in the Old Harbour, and ships can switch berth, so confirm on your cruise documents. See the terminal.
What cruise lines sail from Reykjavik?
Celebrity and Holland America both sail from Reykjavik's Skarfabakki terminal, and Viking runs 8-day Iceland loops that start and end in Reykjavík. Celebrity sails Silhouette and Summit on 7-night trips around Iceland, plus a one-way crossing to Boston. Other lines also start cruises here, so check your booking for the terminal. See where they go.
Is Reykjavik walkable from the cruise port?
Not really: Reykjavik's Skarfabakki cruise terminal is about 2.5 miles (4 km) from downtown, a 45 to 55 minute walk. That's a long way with luggage. A taxi takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and Strætó bus 16 stops near the terminal. Pay for the bus with the Klappið app or a card, because drivers don't sell tickets.
Is there luggage storage at the Reykjavik cruise port?
No. Holland America says there's no luggage storage at the Reykjavik cruise pier. If you need to stash bags before boarding, Visit Reykjavík points to coded, video-monitored lockers in central Reykjavík, within an easy walk of most downtown hotels. Then take a taxi out to Skarfabakki.
Hotels
Where should I stay in Reykjavik before a cruise?
Most people stay in downtown Reykjavik and take a taxi to the ship, about 10 to 15 minutes. No hotel near the Skarfabakki terminal runs a cruise shuttle or park-and-cruise deal that we could confirm. The closest places to stay, two hostels in Laugardalur, are still over a mile's walk away. Compare hotels by distance.
Parking
Is there parking at the Reykjavik cruise port, and what does it cost?
There's no cruise parking to pay for in Reykjavik. The port runs none, and Holland America says there's no public parking at the pier. Visit Reykjavík adds that the public spaces near Skarfabakki aren't meant for long stays. Plan to arrive by taxi, bus or transfer instead. See parking.
Where can I park for a cruise from Reykjavik?
Reykjavik has no cruise parking, so don't plan to leave a car at the port for the week. The spaces near Skarfabakki aren't meant for long stays, Visit Reykjavík says. If you've rented a car before the cruise, Visit Reykjavík says most rental companies offer pick-up at the cruise port, so ask yours about handing it over there. See parking.
Getting there
How far is the Reykjavik cruise port from the airport?
Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is the airport for Reykjavik cruises, 32 miles (52 km) by road from the Skarfabakki terminal. Holland America puts the drive at about 60 minutes, depending on traffic. Leave plenty of time on embarkation day. See getting there.
How do I get from Keflavík airport to the Reykjavik cruise port?
From Keflavík airport, the Flybus airport bus can take you to Reykjavik's cruise terminal: its booking form lists a drop-off at Terminal Vör (312) at Skarfabakki. The main Flybus run to the BSÍ bus terminal takes about 45 minutes and leaves after flights land. Holland America strongly recommends a pre-booked transfer, since airport taxis are limited. The drive is about an hour. See getting there.
Is there Uber in Reykjavik, and what does a taxi from the airport cost?
There's no Uber in Reykjavik. Holland America says there's no rideshare at Keflavík and taxis there are limited, and Celebrity says Uber doesn't operate in Iceland. Holland America puts a taxi from the airport to the cruise port at about 25000 ISK. Cards work in taxis, so you don't need cash. See getting there.
How do I get from downtown Reykjavik to the cruise port?
From downtown Reykjavik, take a taxi to the Skarfabakki cruise terminal, about 10 to 15 minutes. Strætó bus 16 also stops near the terminal; pay with the Klappið app or a card. The free port shuttle that ran from 2023 to 2025 has ended. Walking takes 45 to 55 minutes, too far with bags.
Embarkation day
What time should I arrive at the Reykjavik cruise terminal?
Arrive at Reykjavik's cruise terminal at the time your cruise line gives you. Holland America assigns a check-in time about 14 days before sailing and asks you to come no earlier than 20 minutes before it. Celebrity has you pick an arrival window in online check-in, shown on your Xpress Pass. Keep passports handy. There's no luggage storage at the pier.
Where do cruises from Reykjavik go?
Cruises from Reykjavik mostly loop around Iceland. Celebrity's 7-night sailings call at Seydisfjordur, Akureyri and Isafjordur, and Viking's 8-day trip adds Djúpivogur and Heimaey. Celebrity also sails one-way to Boston via Qaqortoq in Greenland, St. John's, Sydney and Halifax in Canada. See the ports.