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Iceland has been on my visit for years and it did not disappointment. The country has such a diverse landscape due to its geology. We saw hot springs, geysers, lava fields, a lava labyrinth, the tectonic plates, volcanoes and more. Every day was different. So glad I took the shore excursions, its the only way to really experience this country. Some highlights, the whale watching by RIB boat in Isafjordur, the sailing in Prince Christian Sound to see the icebergs, visiting Anne of Green Gables site and the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Unfortunately, you never really get enough time to see all that these museums have to offer. Took advantage of the pre-cruise stay in Rotterdam and stayed on the old SS Rotterdam ship, enjoyed both High Tea and High Wine while there. Did the Golden Circle Tour while in Reykjavik, a must! The second day we were there, I took the tour at the Harpa Concert Hall. Very worthwhile. At some point I fully intend on taking this cruise again. Read the HAL recommendations on attire and footwear for each shore excursion. It meant packing a few more things but I wasn't cold and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Akureyri, Iceland

Cruise Eyjafjordur, Iceland

Isafjordur, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Cruise Prins Christian Sund, Greenland

Qaqortoq, Greenland

Nanortalik, Greenland

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Portland, Maine

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