12 nights - Iceland's Natural Wonders - from/to Hamburg

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 12 nights from Hamburg on June 17, 2026, visiting Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri and Invergordon. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. The landscape looks like another planet: steam vents, lava fields, waterfalls dropping off cliffs. You get around 12 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Mein Schiff 2 keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. A June departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 12-night sailing is a strong place to start.