# Reykjavik - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/reykjavik For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Olga Ernst · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reykjav%C3%ADk,_view_from_Hallgr%C3%ADmskirkja_(2).jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe) - Description: The world's northernmost capital and a base for wilderness tours. - Port name: Reykjavik - English name: Reykjavik - Country: Iceland - Latitude / longitude: 64.16, -21.88 The world's northernmost capital and Iceland's tourism hub, Reykjavik combines colorful streets with innovative architecture. It is a base for the Golden Circle, including geysers, waterfalls, and the rift valley, as well as the Blue Lagoon's hot springs and aurora viewing. It is also a gateway to Iceland's volcanic and glacial wilderness. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 130,000 people (about 240,000 in the capital region) - Climate: Subarctic maritime climate. Summers are cool, while winters are relatively mild but windy. Summers have midnight sun, and winters have short daylight hours. - Language: Icelandic (English is also widely understood) - Currency: Icelandic króna - Best time to visit: June to August (midnight sun and mild weather, good for sightseeing); September to March if you want to see the aurora ### Local food Lamb dishes, fresh seafood, skyr (dairy product), hot dogs (pylsa) ### Sights - Hallgrímskirkja church - Harpa Concert Hall - Golden Circle (geysers and Gullfoss waterfall) - Blue Lagoon hot spring Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 3 °C / 38 °F | -2 °C / 29 °F | | Feb | 3 °C / 38 °F | -2 °C / 29 °F | | Mar | 4 °C / 40 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | | Apr | 7 °C / 44 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F | | May | 10 °C / 50 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | | Jun | 13 °C / 55 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | | Jul | 15 °C / 59 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | | Aug | 14 °C / 57 °F | 9 °C / 47 °F | | Sep | 12 °C / 53 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | | Oct | 8 °C / 46 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | | Nov | 5 °C / 40 °F | 0 °C / 32 °F | | Dec | 3 °C / 38 °F | -2 °C / 29 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: REYKJAVIK · about 3.4 km from port · elevation difference about 47 m · Last checked: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 300 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | ISK 260 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | ISK 850 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | ISK 2,945 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | ISK 1,590 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | ISK 3,595 | ISK | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Reykjavik. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: KEF - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): 45–60 min - Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated) About 40 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-12n-hamburg) - Region: Northern Europe & Fjords - Itinerary: Jun–Aug 2027 - Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08 - Itinerary: 3 itineraries - Ship: Costa Favolosa - Cruise line: Costa Cruises - Duration: 12 nights - Departure / arrival: Hamburg → Hamburg - Port: Hamburg › Bergen › Nordfjordeid › +5 › Hamburg - Cruise type: Round trip / 9 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [11-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-prima-11n-southampton-to-reykjavik) - Region: Northern Europe & Fjords - Itinerary: Jul 2027 - Departure months: 2027-07 - Ship: Norwegian Prima - Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line - Duration: 11 nights - Departure / arrival: Southampton → Reykjavik - Port: Southampton › Zeebrugge (Bruges) › Maloy › +4 › Reykjavik - Cruise type: One way / 8 - Amount: From $2,859.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: none (unverified) ### [8-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-iv-8n-southampton-to-reykjavik) - Region: Northern Europe & Fjords - Itinerary: May–Aug 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08 - Itinerary: 2 itineraries - Ship: EXPLORA IV - Cruise line: Explora Journeys - Duration: 8 nights - Departure / arrival: Southampton → Reykjavik - Port: Southampton › Seydisfjordur › Akureyri › Reykjavik - Cruise type: One way / 4 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Highest Checked: none (unverified) ## Links ### External sites and sources - [faxafloahafnir.is](https://www.faxafloahafnir.is/en/cruise/) - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reykjav%C3%ADk) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reykjav%C3%ADk,_view_from_Hallgr%C3%ADmskirkja_(2).jpg) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe) - [12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-favolosa-12n-hamburg) - [11-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-prima-11n-southampton-to-reykjavik) - [8-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-iv-8n-southampton-to-reykjavik) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - secondary: faxafloahafnir.is — https://www.faxafloahafnir.is/en/cruise/ - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reykjav%C3%ADk Source: Wikipedia “[Reykjavík](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reykjav%C3%ADk)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))