Cruise to Vigur Island
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Port
Isafjordur, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$260
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Leave Ísafjördur harbor by boat to cruise Djupfjord. Here, the island of Vigur offers a wealth of magnificent bird life, including puffins, eider ducks and arctic terns. The only windmill in the country, almost 160 years old, is still maintained on the island. The farmers live off the land and by harvesting the down of eider ducks.
Vigur village is like a time warp. Its ten friendly inhabitants welcome you in their relaxed, easy manner. A leisurely walk around the island allows you to see an abundance of birds in their natural habitat during the high season.
A farmer's family will serve refreshments at the old Cow House before returning to the boat and to Ísafjördur.
Notes:
It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing to fully enjoy and participate in this excursion; outer layer should be waterproof and windproof. Bring gloves, a warm hat and a scarf. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Around one hour of walking is required for this tour on gravel paths and uneven surfaces. There is also a 200-yard walk from the ship to where the tour boat is docked. The boat is not wheelchair accessible. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Participants must be able to step onto the boat and up to the island from the dock. Most bird species start migrating away from Vigur around August 10. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. The boat ride is unguided. There are no restrooms on the boat. Due to Ísafjörður's remoteness and the scarcity of professional guides, all guiding is handled by locals; some are not professional, but all have great experience in guiding and extensive knowledge of the area.