Gateway to Iceland

This Gateway meeting is hosted by AECO and Cruise Iceland. It brings together key Icelandic authorities to provide expedition cruise operators with the most up‑to‑date information for the upcoming season.

The session is designed to support smooth operations, clarify regulatory requirements, and ensure that operators are well prepared ahead of their arrivals.

Below is the planned programme and the agencies expected to participate. Confirmations will be updated as they are received.

Program

• AECO – Welcome and opening remarks
• Icelandic Coast Guard (Landhelgisgæslan) – Operational information for cruise operators (TBC)
• Icelandic Police (Ríkislögregla) – Border‑control facilities at Skarfabakki, procedures in other ports, deployment of border‑control vehicles, and an overview of the Entry/Exit System and its key challenges
• Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa) – Key information and focus areas for the coming season
• Cruise Iceland – Major developments around Iceland and general updates