Nature and Travel | Iceland Monitor | Thu 4 Jun 2015 | 14.00 GMT | Modified 13 May 2016 11.02

Circumnavigate Iceland on a cruise ship

The Ocean Diamond offers cruises around Iceland this summer. Photo: Styrmir Kári

The Ocean Diamond is a cruise ship offering cruises circumnavigating Iceland this summer. Operated by Iceland Pro Cruises, the compact size of the ship allows it to take passengers off traditional cruise routes.

The Ocean Diamond stops in ten places around Iceland, including Reykjavik and offers interesting shore excursions.

With a maximum of 224 passengers, the Ocean Diamond features a range of modern onboard amenities and is staffed with bilingual expedition leaders and guides. The 109 cabins and suites, offer elegance modern amenities and exterior views. The ship’s own Zodiacs are available for shore excursions. After a busy day of exploration, passengers can browse books or DVDs in the well-stocked Polar library or enjoy views of the spectacular Arctic scenery from the panorama salon.

The accompanying photographs were taken by Morgunblaðið/ mbl.is photographer Styrmir Kári on a recent visit to the ship.

For further information and bookings visit Iceland Pro Cruises.