Cruises from Boston to Iceland: The Ultimate North Atlantic Voyage Guide

A cruise from Boston to Iceland is one of the great long-haul North Atlantic adventures in all of travel — a proper voyage in the truest sense of the word. These are typically long-haul North Atlantic journeys that include scenic sea days and multiple international ports, featuring stops in Canada, Greenland, or Northern Europe before reaching Iceland — appealing to explorers interested in dramatic landscapes, Arctic destinations, and extended cruising with diverse cultural highlights. For travellers based in New England or the northeastern US, Boston's Black Falcon Cruise Terminal offers a genuinely rare and precious advantage — the ability to embark on an extraordinary Iceland voyage without flying anywhere, setting sail from one of America's most historic and beautiful cities and heading north into some of the most spectacular waters on earth. 

Why Sail to Iceland from Boston?

Boston sits closer to Iceland than any other major US cruise port — its position in the North Atlantic means transatlantic crossings from Boston reach Reykjavik faster than departures from New York, making longer itineraries more practical and port-rich. Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is one of the most historic cities in North America — offering the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail connecting 16 landmarks including Boston Common and Paul Revere's House, first-class museums, and the Seaport District for fresh seafood including cod, steamed lobster, oysters, and creamy chowders. Arriving a day or two early in Boston before your Iceland sailing is genuinely worthwhile — and the Samuel Adams Brewery, Harvard University, and the extraordinary Museum of Fine Arts all make the pre-cruise days fly by.

The Cruise Line Sailing Boston to Iceland — Holland America Line

Holland America Line is currently the primary cruise line offering round-trip Boston to Iceland sailings — and their itineraries are among the most comprehensive and immersive North Atlantic voyages available from any US port.

A 28-day round-trip cruise from Boston to Iceland on Holland America Line features stops at seven ports in Iceland — cruising to Portland (Maine), Sydney (Nova Scotia), St Johns (Newfoundland), Ísafjörður, Akureyri, Seyðisfjörður, Djúpivogur, Heimaey, Reykjavik, and Grundarfjörður, before returning via St Anthony (Newfoundland), Corner Brook (Newfoundland), Cap-aux-Meules (Québec), and Halifax (Nova Scotia). Bostoncruiseguide

For those who want an even grander adventure, the 35-day round-trip cruise from Boston called the "Voyage of the Vikings" also sails on Holland America Line — departing Boston and visiting Portland (Maine), Sydney (Nova Scotia), Corner Brook (Newfoundland), Red Bay (Labrador), Paamiut (Greenland), Nanortalik (Greenland), Reykjavik (Iceland), Eidfjord (Norway), Rotterdam (Netherlands), Isle of Man (UK), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Seyðisfjörður (Iceland), Húsavík (Iceland), Grundarfjörður (Iceland), Qaqortoq (Greenland), St Anthony (Newfoundland), St Johns (Newfoundland), and Halifax (Nova Scotia). Bostoncruiseguide

These are not ordinary cruises — they are genuine expeditions across the North Atlantic, threading through some of the most remote and spectacular coastlines in the Northern Hemisphere.

Experience seaside splendors across Canada and Iceland on a round-trip cruise from Boston — lingering on overnight stays in St John's, Reykjavík, and Halifax. Holland America's mid-size ships are perfectly proportioned for Iceland's fjords — nimble enough to navigate tight waterways, spacious enough to deliver exceptional dining, entertainment, and onboard enrichment across 28 or 35 nights at sea.