Heimaey Island (Iceland, Westman Islands)

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Heimaey Island cruise port

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Iceland - Greenland - Faroe Islands

Local Time
2023-05-29 01:34

min: 47 °F (8 °C) / max: 48 °F (10 °C) 47°F
8.3°C
Wind: 228°/ 6.5 m/s  Gust: 10.8 m/sWind: 228°/ 6.5 m/s  Gust: 10.8 m/sMod. breeze
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Min / Max Temperature48 °F / 10 °C
47 °F / 9 °C
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Heimaey Island is the largest in Iceland's Vestmannaeyjar archipelago (Westman Islands), as well as the most populated island off mainland Iceland. The isle covers a total area of approx 13 km2 (5 mi2) and has population around 4,500.

Heimaey Island (Iceland)

Heimaey is located approx 7 km (4 mi) off Iceland's southern coast. The airport and Westman Islands Golf Club cover a considerable part of the Island. Its only settlement is Vestmannaeyjar.

Heimaey Island (Iceland)

In January 1973, half of the town was destroyed by lava flow during the Eldfell Volcano's eruption. It threatened to close the town's harbour - main income source for the island. To prevent further damages, an operation was conducted - seawater was used to cool the advancing lava, thus the harbor was saved.

Every summer on Heimaey Iseland come to nest around 8 million puffins (seabirds with brightly colored beaks). Millions of other seabirds migrate to the island to feed and breed.

Heimaey is connected to mainland Iceland via Vestmannaeyjar Airport and also by a ferry.

Most of the locals live off fishing. Only during the island's annual festival, locals are allowed to catch a few puffins and eat them - at the festival or at home.

Cruise ships to Heimaey Island dock (anchor) at Vestmannaeyjar - town and archipelago off Iceland's south coast.

Heimaey Island (Iceland) cruise port Vestmannaeyjar

Port Heimaey Island cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Heimaey Island, Iceland, Westman Islands. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

DayShipArrivalDeparture
12 May, 2023
Friday
Hurtigruten Cruises cruise lineMS Fridtjof Nansen
13 May, 2023
Saturday
Phoenix Reisen Cruises cruise lineAmera08:0018:00
17 May, 2023
Wednesday
Hurtigruten Cruises cruise lineMS Fram
19 May, 2023
Friday
Silversea Cruises Cruises cruise lineSilver Endeavour06:0013:00
20 May, 2023
Saturday
Hurtigruten Cruises cruise lineMS Fridtjof Nansen
24 May, 2023
Wednesday
Viking Cruises Cruises cruise lineViking Saturn
27 May, 2023
Saturday
Hurtigruten Cruises cruise lineMS Fram
28 May, 2023
Sunday
Hurtigruten Cruises cruise lineMS Fridtjof Nansen
29 May, 2023
Monday
Seabourn Cruises Cruises cruise lineSeabourn Ovation08:0018:00
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