Region: Iceland

Cruise Ready

Helps Arctic communities get ready for cruise visits.

Meet the Destinations & Market Place

Brings together AECO operators and destination representatives.

Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður literally means Ice Fjord, which feels quite fitting during the winter months but maybe less so during the bright summers.

Patreksfjörður

Welcome to Patreksfjörður the place that prides itself on its amazing landscape, friendly community, local delicacies and rich history.

Húsavík

Húsavík in Skjálfandi Bay in North Iceland, is a town of just over two thousand people. It is considered the best place in Iceland to watch whales.

Grímsey

Grímsey is situated on the Arctic Circle 41 km off the north coast of Iceland. The island is 5.3 km2 in size and is formed by volcanic rock which in places creates beautiful basalt columns.

Hrísey

Hrísey is in the middle of the fjord Eyjafjörður and often referred to as the pearl of the fjord. It is Iceland’s second largest island, 7,5 km long and 2,5 km at its widest point in the south.

Djúpivogur

Djúpivogur has around 500 inhabitants and is the only Cittaslow village in Iceland. Cittaslow means that emphasis is put on local production, easy and calm lifestyle, and living in the now!

Akranes

Akranes was granted the status of a chartered township in 1942 and is now the largest  municipality in West Iceland, bustling with life and vitality.

Seyðisfjörður

Seyðisfjörður is a welcoming town booming with creativity and rich in history.

Reykjanesbær

Reykjanesbær is a young and dynamic community with a diverse and rapidly expanding population.

Gateway to Iceland

“Everyone will leave with lessons identified and lessons learned.”

Focusing on AECO operators as vessels of opportunity, the TTX will engage everyone in the room on the issues of passenger management during evacuations, all things related to communication, and handling medical emergency situations.