Reykjavik Cruise Terminal

About Reykjavik Cruise Terminal

Skarfabakki, the main cruise berth in Reykjavík, is part of the Sundahöfn industrial harbour and sits around 5 km north-east of the city centre. The Faxaports authority handles around 200 cruise calls in a typical season, with the largest ocean ships in the Atlantic regularly turning around in the city during summer months. Smaller expedition ships sometimes dock at the Old Harbour (Gamla Höfnin) closer to the centre.

Skarfabakki has a basic terminal building with shuttle pickup zones and kerbside parking for taxis and pre-booked private vehicles. The view from the berth across to Mount Esja and the Reykjanes peninsula is striking on a clear day.

Getting from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal to Reykjavík

A pre-booked private transfer from Skarfabakki to a central Reykjavík hotel typically takes 10 minutes, covering about 5 km along the coastal road past the Harpa concert hall. Drivers wait at the kerbside outside the berth holding a name sign.

For an onward flight, the drive to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) takes around 50 minutes on Route 41. Plan to leave the port at least three hours before a long-haul departure to allow for security queues at KEF on busy turnaround mornings.

Terminals and pickup points

Skarfabakki has a single main pickup area at the kerbside just outside the berth. Drivers hold a name sign with the lead passenger’s surname, and the operator monitors ship arrivals so the driver is in place as you disembark.

If your cruise line uses the Old Harbour instead, the same kerbside pickup principle applies and the assigned location appears on your booking confirmation.

Common transfer routes from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal

• Skarfabakki to Reykjavík city centre hotels, around 10 minutes
• Skarfabakki to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), around 50 minutes
• Skarfabakki to the Blue Lagoon, around 45 minutes
• Skarfabakki to Reykjavík Airport (RKV) for domestic flights, around 15 minutes
• Skarfabakki to Þingvellir on the Golden Circle, around 55 minutes
• Skarfabakki to Hveragerði, around 50 minutes

Booking your Reykjavik Cruise Terminal transfer

Enter the cruise terminal as your pickup, your destination, the ship name if known, and any onward flight number. Choose a vehicle and pay with Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, iDEAL, Wero or PayPal.

Fares are fixed and include port access charges and any tolls. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before pickup, and 60 minutes of free wait time is included from the scheduled disembarkation slot.