Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tour
by Magic Iceland Travel · Boat tours · East Iceland
- Fine on your own
- Suits older travellers
- Good with teenagers
from €201.95 per person
Next departure: Sat 1 May
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Duration
6 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Djúpivogur
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00, 09:00, 11:00, 11:30
Minimum age
6
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before
About this experience
Experience some of Iceland’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this unforgettable cruise-tailored shore excursion from Djúpivogur Port. This scenic journey along Iceland’s spectacular southeast coast takes you to the world-famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, sparkling Diamond Beach, and dramatic mountain landscapes shaped by glaciers, volcanoes, and the powerful North Atlantic Ocean.
Designed specifically for cruise ship passengers, this tour is carefully timed to match your ship’s schedule, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience with guaranteed return to port no later than 1 hour before your ship’s departure.
Your adventure begins with a scenic coastal drive through the remote and beautiful landscapes of East Iceland. Along the way, enjoy a stop at the striking Eystrahorn Mountain, famous for its dramatic jagged peaks rising above black sand beaches and wild coastal scenery.
The highlight of the tour is the incredible Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most iconic destinations. Here, enormous icebergs break away from Europe’s largest glacier and drift peacefully across the lagoon toward the ocean, creating an ever-changing landscape of ice, light, and reflections.
Just across the road, you will visit Diamond Beach, where crystal-clear icebergs wash ashore on the black volcanic sand, creating one of Iceland’s most magical natural contrasts.
Before returning to Djúpivogur Port, enjoy a scenic stop at Hvalnes Lighthouse, surrounded by dramatic mountains and rugged coastline views that perfectly capture the raw beauty of Icelandic nature.
Throughout the tour, your local guide will share stories, local insights, and fascinating information about Iceland’s glaciers, geology, culture, and everyday life.
With unforgettable scenery, comfortable transportation, and cruise-tailored timing, this shore excursion is the perfect way to experience the icy beauty of Iceland during your time ashore.
Description from the operator, Magic Iceland Travel . Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Eystrahorn Mountain
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Diamond Beach
- Hvalnes Lighthouse
Included
- Cruise-tailored shore excursion from Djúpivogur Port
- Professional local guide
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle with free Wi-Fi on board
- Visit to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit to Diamond Beach
- Scenic stops at Eystrahorn Mountain and Hvalnes Lighthouse
- Guaranteed return to your cruise ship on time
- Small Icelandic local surprise
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Warm and waterproof clothing
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat and gloves
Camera or phone for photos
Reusable water bottle
Snacks if desired
Sunglasses on sunny days
A sense of adventure and readiness for Icelandic weather 🌦️
- This tour is specially tailored to cruise ship schedules and departure times may vary depending on your ship’s arrival and departure.
- Please follow the instructions provided in your ticket regarding meeting time and location at Djúpivogur Port.
- We guarantee return to the port no later than 1 hour before your ship’s departure.
- The tour includes short walks on uneven surfaces and natural terrain.
- Icelandic weather can change quickly, so we recommend dressing in warm, windproof, and waterproof layers.
- Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
- Food stops may vary depending on the day and tour timing.
- The order of stops may change due to weather, road, or operational conditions.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels comfortable with light walking.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is sea state — the skipper decides an hour or two before departure. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Magic Iceland Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 6 cannot join this one.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Magic Iceland Travel is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Magic Iceland Travel
Read all 184 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
What a great tour at such a reasonable price! Went on the Golden Circle 9 hour tour today with Daniel (the guide) and Pavel (the driver). We survived so Pavel's obviously a good driver 😉 but the amount of information Daniel knew (despite not being a native Icelander) was astounding and presented in a very accessible manner. We had the cruise ship terminal pickup tour but they also pickup all around Reykjavík. Highly recommended to anyone looking for excellent value for money and a really interesting tour. We'll definitely use them again when we return to Iceland.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
I did the Golden Circle with Surprise Tour in Reykjavik with tour guide Viktoria and driver Pawel on June 10, 2026. The tour totally exceeded my expectations. Viktoria was engaging and energetic and gave us information throughout the tour that was interesting and filled with humor. An added bonus is that she is a very good singer. Our driver Pawel was very courteous and helpful. They went out of their way to route the tour to try to minimized crowds and this was greatly appreciated by all. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Icelandic Adventure👌 If you’re in Reykjavik, stop scrolling and book this Golden Circle tour. Seriously 😉 Our guide, Thales, was an absolute legend. The man is a walking encyclopedia of Icelandic lore, but with way better jokes. He turned a scenic drive into a full-on masterclass about the land of fire and ice. The amazing stuff: Þingvellir: Walked between continents Geysir: Got some epic "eruption" videos Gullfoss: Absolutely mystical and magical Kerið Crater: amazing view from the top The "Surprise" (The Legend of the Shark): 🦈 The itinerary mentioned a "small local surprise." Thales whipped out some fermented shark. Let’s just say it’s a... unique culinary experience that stays with you (mostly in your nose). 🤣It was the highlight of the trip and had the whole bus laughing. An unforgettable day with a world-class guide. 10/10 highly recommend! 🤌👌🫶
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
We today had a fabulous Golden Circle tour! Our lovely guide Daniel made sure everyone felt comfortable. He is like a walking encyclopedia and conversations with him are fascinating. The beauty on this tour is beyond comprehension. I highly recommend it! Greetings from Latvia, Miks
Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Boat tours in Iceland: the five kinds explainedWhale boats, aurora cruises, glacier-lagoon zodiacs, island ferries and sea angling. What each one actually is, what it costs, and which are worth a slot.
- Jökulsárlón boat tour: amphibian or zodiac?Take the zodiac to get up the lagoon towards the glacier; the amphibian if you have small children or want it slow. Neither runs in winter.
Reviews from our travellers
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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
Boat tours — questions people ask
Where do boat tours leave from in Reykjavík?
The Old Harbour, on Ægisgarður pier, about five minutes' walk from most downtown hotels and ten from Hallgrímskirkja. Elding and Reykjavik Sailors both have ticket offices there. Whale, puffin, sea-angling and northern-lights boats all use the same area. Arrive thirty minutes before departure to check in. The Viðey ferry (/experience/1539/) leaves from the same harbour in summer and from Skarfabakki the rest of the year.
Is the Jökulsárlón boat tour worth it?
Yes, if you are already at the lagoon. A Zodiac gets you among the icebergs and close to the glacier edge in a way the shore cannot, and the combined glacier hike and Zodiac day (/experience/716547/) is the best full day in the southeast. Boats run in the warmer months only; check the tour page for dates. It is not worth a fourteen-hour day trip from Reykjavík just for the boat.
What is the difference between a Zodiac and an amphibian boat at Jökulsárlón?
A Zodiac is a fast rigid inflatable seating around ten, with a guide who can nose it near the glacier face and into iceberg fields; you wear a flotation suit and get a bit wet. The amphibian is a slow duck boat carrying larger groups on a fixed loop. The Zodiac is the better trip and the one we list. It has a minimum age and is bumpier; the tour page has details.
Will a boat tour be cancelled if it is windy?
Quite possibly. Operators cancel whale, puffin and lagoon boats when the wind or swell makes them unsafe or pointless, and Iceland is windy. The decision usually comes the evening before or early on the day, by email or text. You get a full refund or a new date. Book boat trips early in your stay rather than on your last day so a cancellation can be rebooked.
Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Djúpivogur, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
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