Reykjavik Cruise Port
Reykjavik, Iceland · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Skarfabakki - Sundahofn Cruise Pier, Reykjavik.
Plan my port daysModern Skarfabakki cruise pier 3 km east of the centre plus the historic Midbakki / Old Harbour berth a 5-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja.
At a glance
Port summary
Reykjavik is the busiest cruise port in the North Atlantic and one of the easiest in Northern Europe for independent travel — provided you accept that most calls dock at Skarfabakki in Sundahofn, 3 km east of the city centre. The cruise-line shuttle from Skarfabakki to Lakjartorg or the Harpa concert hall takes 10-15 minutes and is the default arrival method; taxis and Stratto bus 16 also serve the port. Smaller ships occasionally berth at Midbakki in the Old Harbour, a flat 5-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur. Inside the city centre everything is compact: Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa, the Sun Voyager sculpture, Tjornin pond and Laugavegur are all within a 25-minute walking loop. Full-day excursions reach the Golden Circle (Thingvellir + Geysir + Gullfoss, 6-8 hours), the South Coast waterfalls and Reynisfjara black-sand beach (9-10 hours) and the Blue Lagoon at Reykjanes (3-4 hours). Whale-watching boats leave Faxafloi Bay from the Old Harbour daily. Iceland is functionally cashless — cards work everywhere, including the Stratto city bus via the Klappid app. Uber and Lyft do not operate; Hreyfill is the main taxi company and accepts cards. Weather and active volcanism on Reykjanes can disrupt Blue Lagoon access, so check the Vedurstofan forecast and grindavik.is on cruise day.
Cruise docks
🚢 Skarfabakki - Sundahofn Cruise Pier
Main modern cruise berth at Sundahofn 3 km east of the city centre; handles almost all medium and large cruise calls. Cruise-line shuttle and bus 16 connect to downtown. OSM-confirmed at way 108336302.
📍 Latitude: 64.155024, Longitude: -21.862079
See dock on port map →🚢 Midbakki - Old Harbour Cruise Berth
Historic Old Harbour quay used by smaller expedition and luxury ships; passengers walk directly into the city centre and past the Maritime Museum and whale-watching boats. OSM-confirmed at way 578660954.
📍 Latitude: 64.150192, Longitude: -21.9397
See dock on port map →Getting to Reykjavik
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Leave most ISK cash behind — cards handle everything, including bus fares and small markets.
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Reykjavik?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Reykjavik, Iceland. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Reykjavik?
- Walking into Reykjavik from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Reykjavik centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Other transport, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Reykjavik?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Reykjavik independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Reykjavik and are cards accepted?
- Reykjavik uses the Icelandic krona. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Reykjavik cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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