Djúpivogur Cruises: Best Cruises to Djúpivogur

Discover the gentle pace of rural life in Iceland’s little-visited east fjords on a cruise to Djúpivogur. The village, founded in the 16th century as a trading post, overlooks the deep Berufjörður fjord. There’s plenty to see on your Iceland cruise to Djúpivogur, where the locals embrace the concept of slow living, sustainability, and community.

Learn about folklore, including Iceland’s “hidden folk”, or elves, at the 1790-built Langabúð museum, which also houses a collection by the famous Icelandic sculptor Ríkarður Jónsson. Admire Sigurður Guðmundsson’s giant granite “Eggs of Merry Bay”, an art installation on the waterfront representing the eggs of 34 species of birds that nest here. Take a boat trip to nearby Papey Island to see the enchanting puffins, or embark on a 4x4 adventure to Fossárdalur, the dramatic Valley of the Waterfalls.