Is the Smyril Line ferry from Denmark to Iceland an enjoyable experience?

Is the Smyril Line ferry from Denmark to Iceland an enjoyable experience? - Crop kid sitting on ground with penny board

A Smyril Line passenger & car ferry called the Norröna sails from Hirtshals in northern Denmark via Torshavn in the Faeroe Islands to Seydisfjördur in Iceland, roughly once a week all year round.

Whilst flights are cheaper, I am tempted to take the ferry for a more interesting experience however, particularly in Europe, some ferries are functional and often not very pleasant (Bay of Biscay for example).

What kind of experience is the Smyril Line and is it any way superior (sustainability / cultural / enjoyability) to a flight to Iceland?



Best Answer

Got to this roundabout because stackexchange celebrates its oldest sites. We took the Norroena to and from the Faroer for the 2015 total solar eclipse. The captain didn't want to take it out of the harbor for cloud dodging so we ended up clouded out while clear views were close by. But the ship is great and quite stable and the food was excellent and driving around the Faroer is very worthwile.




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How long does the ferry take from Denmark to Iceland?

The ferry sails from Hirtshals in Denmark to Sey\xf0isfj\xf8r\xf0ur in Iceland from March to October, with the sailings taking approximately 47 hours.

How long does it take to get to Iceland by ferry?

How long is the ferry to Iceland? Domestic ferry trips within Iceland can take between 1 hour and 2.5 hours depending on the destination. Brjanslaekur to Flately is the quickest ferry with a duration of 1 hour.

How long is the ferry from Seyðisfjörður to Denmark?

How long does it take to get from Sey\xf0isfj\xf6r\xf0ur to Denmark? It takes approximately 37h to get from Sey\xf0isfj\xf6r\xf0ur to Denmark, including transfers.

How do I get from Denmark to Iceland?

The best-rated flight from Denmark to Iceland is from the city of Billund to the city of Reykjavik. This flight begins at around 42.00 EUR. The flight is offered by the airline Ryanair. The departure airport is Billund Airport and the arrival airport is Keflav\xedk International Airport.



Hirtshals, Denmark to Iceland with ms Norrøna Smyril Line - From a tour in 2014




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