Ný stjórn kosin á aðalfundi Cruise Iceland
Aðalfundur Cruise Iceland var haldinn á Sauðárkróki í gær og var ný stjórn kosin. Hana skipa Pétur Ólafsson, Sigurður Jökull Ólafsson, Emma Kjartansdóttir, Anna B. Gunnarsdóttir og Blængur Blængsson. Á myndinni er síðan Þorleifur Þór starfsmaður samtakanna með...
Margtalning gefur misvísandi upplýsingar
Um margra ára skeið hefur verið haldið utan um fjölda farþega sem koma með skemmtiferðaskipum á þann hátt að hafnir hafa sent inn farþegafjölda þeirra skipa sem komið hafa í höfn. Út frá því hefur myndast talnagrunnur sem segir til um skipakomur og farþegafjölda allra...
Nonni Travel joins Cruise Iceland, Reykjavík
Nonni Travel, one of the oldest tour operators and travel agencies in Iceland, has joined the association of Cruise Iceland. With this step, Nonni Travel strengthens its strategy, efforts and presence in the North Atlantic cruise market.
Hafnarfjord Harbour Energy Transition
Productive On-Shore Power Supplies Deployed in Hafnarfjord Harbour June 10-13, 2022.
Iceland develops new Community Specific Guidelines for tourists
In March, AECO helped facilitate four Community Specific Guideline Workshops in western, northern, and south-eastern Iceland. The workshops were led and organized by communities in Akranes, Húsavík, Hrísey, and Djúpivogur.
Cruise statistics for the years 2017-2022
Cruise statistics for the years 2017-2022 *Please note that total passengers 2017-2021, is the sum of passengers arriving at each port. Cruise ships may sail from one port to another, therefore the amount of passengers are plural counted.
Domestic Restrictions reimposed in Iceland – Applies until August 13th 2021
As of 27 July, all vaccinated persons and those that can present a certificate of a prior COVID-19 infection must present a negative PCR or antigen (rapid) test that is no more than 72 hours old before departure to Iceland. This decision by the Minister of Health is...
No restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19 apply in Iceland
As of June 26th 2021 no restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19 apply in Iceland Limits to the number of people at gatherings are none Social distancing rules are none Masks are not mandatory anywhere Restrictions on any kind of operations are no longer applicable,...
New expedition port, Port of Keflavik.
An article was publised, March 25th, at Seatrade Cruise News about a new expedition port, Port of Keflavík. The port is in prime position as a scouting base for expedition cruise ships to offer tours to Iceland’s newest as yet unnamed active volcano and surrounding...
Volcanic eruption southwest of Reykjanes Peninsula
After weeks of a strong earthquake swarm, volcanic eruption southwest of Reykjanes Penisula started yesterday evening. Miles away, people could see red glowing sky while the volcano spew molten lava into the skies. This eruption is being called Geldingadalsgos,...
Vaccination Certificates from US and UK to Be Accepted
Icelandic authorities have decided to enact regulations this week, allowing travelers from the US and UK who present certificates of vaccination for COVID-19 to enter the country. According to an article written this morning by icelandmonitor/mbl.is following is...
Future travel trends – Iceland in top 10
A new survey was performed by KOALA and results were published in January 2021. According to the study, Iceland is at the 10th place on the list of countries that citizens of the United States most often searched on Google, in terms of desire to travel. According...