The 8 Best Waterfall Boat Tours and Cruises in Akureyri

1.Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

From Akureyri’s cruise pier, this 5 to 6 hour small-group tour visits Godafoss, Lake Myvatn, Hverir’s steaming mud pools, Dimmuborgir lava formations, and Grjotagja Cave. You can add the Myvatn Nature Baths, or visit the cave and rift while others soak.

“Excellent day out & perfect for cruisers. Meeting point is close to the dock. Oli the guide was excellent. If you want to see the local area then this is the trip for you - waterfalls, boiling mud, lava fields & the tectonic plates. This trip has it all, and the added advantage is that you are in small group so far more personal. Highly recommend. One of the best trips we have ever taken. Thank you Oli.”

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2.From Akureyri: Lake Mývatn and Godafoss Cruise Ship Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 269 reviews · 6 hours · from $182

Join Imagine Iceland for a six-hour cruise-port tour through North Iceland. A local guide such as Johannes, Armann, Biggi, or Fribby drives a small minibus to Godafoss, Dimmuborgir, Hverir, Lake Mývatn, and the optional Nature Baths, with time matched to your ship.

“Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly and was really good to be a small group and go to a few different places. It is a shame that the baths couldn't be included within the price as this was an expensive additional cost making the whole trip quiet expensive. An enjoyable day though and I am glad I booked it.”

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3.Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Top rated

From Akureyri, explore Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn’s pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Hverir with a local guide such as Johanna, Joanna, Julia, or Leo. A comfortable mini bus, small group, and cruise ship return guarantee make this a full Iceland day with a relaxing bath at the end.

“Great excursion. Enjoyed the Fox Adventure tour guide. Very personable friendly and knowledgeable. Van transportation was clean and comfortable. Did a lot of touring then a myvatn baths relaxation at end of tour was perfect way to end the tour.”

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4.Cruise Tour Godafoss Turf Houses and Forest Baths Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Akureyri’s cruise terminal by comfortable minibus with local guides such as Baldur. See Godafoss, explore Laufas turf houses, then relax at Forest Lagoon. The five-hour tour includes museum entry and transport, but lagoon admission, swimwear, towels, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Baldur, our expert guide, was an amazing person to show us his town. We got local insight into all things Icelandic including which farmers were his friends, were selling their farms, etc. He was very genuine, kind and funny and a great guide. We started at the Goddafoss waterfall, slowed in the road to see Icelandic horses up close, got an inside tour at the tunnel where we were able to FEEL the hot springs coursing through, went to the turf houses and ended at the lovely Forrest Lagoon. Such an adventure! Note that the Forrest Lagoon tickets were not included and we had to pay for those in addition…”

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5.From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Best value

From Akureyri, ride through Eyjafjordur and Fnjoskadalur to Godafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods. Expect English commentary, about 45 minutes at the falls, and a brief Akureyri viewpoint stop. The tour suits cruise passengers who want a compact outing without renting a car.

“Viator reps were easy to recognize and assist getting on buses. Interesting information provided throughout tour.”

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6.Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Dettifoss Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $279

From Akureyri, explore Goðafoss, Mývatn’s pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, Hverir, and Dettifoss in a group of up to 19. Guides such as Matti, Johana, Leo, and Tina have added local stories, photo help, and occasional bonus stops when time allows.

“Excellent tour with numerous stops. Very knowledge tour guide and comfortable bus. The small group size was fantastic.”

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7.Lake Myvatn Private Day Tour Mývatn, Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Leave Akureyri Port with a private guide for Godafoss and Lake Myvatn’s bubbling mud pools, steam vents, lava formations, and Grjotagja Cave. You can add the Myvatn Nature Baths for ISK 7,400 per person. Past departures have featured guides Daniel and Laurent.

“Excellent guide , very insightful and knowledgeable . Great experience for the whole family . Children loved it .”

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8.Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Husavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $306

Travel from Husavik to Godafoss and Lake Myvatn with a local guide, stopping at Hverir’s steaming mud pools, Dimmuborgir lava formations, and Grjotagja Cave. You can book the Myvatn Nature Baths separately, or visit the cave and rift instead. Groups are capped at 19.

“A beautiful tour with knowledgeable tour guide. You get to see several different landscapes including snow capped mountains to bubbling mud pools. The waterfall was beautiful and there was enough time to take pictures. The geothermal pool/lagoon was a wonderful end of the tour.”

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