Iceland - At Sea
The Smyril Line ferry takes 2 days from Hirtshals in Denmark to Seyðisfjörður in Iceland.
The first night on the ferry I slept really well last with the gentle sway of the ship reminding you you’re at sea. I woke up around 6am CET although stayed in my cabin for a little while as ship’s time is one hour behind, at Faroes time / WEST. For breakfast I went to the cafeteria although there is also a buffet restaurant which, while more expensive, has much more choice.
After a mid-morning nap I spent some time in the Lanterna Magica on the 10th deck which is amazing. It has an almost 360 degree view from the ship and a lot of comfortable chairs. Obviously it’s a very popular location! I read my book for a while and had a couple of coffees to stock up my caffeine levels.
That afternoon we arrived into the Faroe Islands so I went out on deck with my camera although I have been spending a lot of time in my favourite little nook with a great sea view. I always find it calming being at sea.
After exploring the ship a little more I went back to my cabin to watch a movie before we arrive in Tórshavn in a couple of hours. On the way to Iceland we only stop there for a short while, around 30 minutes, but on the way back the ship stays longer to do maintenance and restock supplies. After watching the ship come into Tórshavn I went to the buffet for dinner which was incredible although I ate too much!
Afterwards I sat out in the little nook and watched the Faroes slide by and took loads of photos.
Then a nice shower and some TV before bed. Around a day later we’d arrive in Iceland, sliding into the fjord in the deep fog. This would be an introduction to the type of weather that would characterise this amazing trip!
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