Marina Travel

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Wishing all our followers, past guests, and future adventurers a magical holiday season! This year has been a challenging one, but it’s also been filled with incredible moments as we shared the wonders of Iceland with you. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for making every adventure unforgettable! As we look forward to brighter horizons in 2025, may your Christmas be filled with peace, joy, and cherished memories. 🌟❤️

23/12/2024

Discover the magic of Jólabókaflóðið—the Icelandic Christmas book flood! 📚🎄 Explore how this beautiful tradition blends history, folklore, and the love of reading in Iceland. Dive into our blog to learn more about this cozy and meaningful holiday custom. Read the full story in our blog, link in the bio🌟📖
https://marinatravel.is/jolabokaflodid-an-icelandic-tradition/

Jólabókaflóðið is an Icelandic tradition of giving books as a present for Christmas. Every year there is a list with the new book releases.

16/12/2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year! As the song goes, people around the world eagerly prepare for Christmas. Iceland's holiday season is deeply rooted in traditions that blend history, folklore, and community spirit. 🎄✨ Read our latest blog to discover more about how Christmas in Iceland is unique and unforgettable! 🌟 Find the link in our bio.
https://marinatravel.is/christmas-in-iceland/

Celebrating Christmas in Iceland is the best present you can give to someone. We have the best tips for you for a memorable celebration.

13/12/2024

🎅 Did you know Iceland has 13 Santa Clauses? Meet the mischievous Yule Lads! From stealing skyr to sniffing out Laufabrauð, these playful trolls once brought chaos but now leave gifts for the well-behaved. Each one arrives 13 days before Christmas with a unique personality (and appetite!) 🍽️✨

Dive into Iceland’s folklore and discover why Christmas here is like nowhere else. Link in bio🌌❄️
https://marinatravel.is/jolasveinar-the-icelandic-santa-clauses/

The legend of Jólasveinar - the Icelandic 13 Santa that come for 13 days before Christmas. Each of them have an intriguing story.

11/12/2024

Is Iceland in December Worth It? Here’s Why You’ll Be Amazed

What’s Iceland like in one of the darkest months of the year? Think:
✨ Northern Lights lighting up the sky
✨ Ice caves glowing like frozen palaces
✨ Cozy Christmas vibes everywhere 🎄
✨ Pastel-colored sunsets you’ll never forget

And here’s the twist: You only get 4 hours of daylight—but it’s more than enough to create magic. Wondering how to make the most of it?

👉 Tap the link in bio to uncover Iceland’s December secrets.

The best time of the year to visit Iceland is in December. The darkest month of the winter is also the most colorful one.

04/12/2024

🎄❄️What’s the perfect way to spend Christmas Day in the Land of Fire and Ice?

🌋 Glacier hikes or snowmobiling thrills?
🍽️ Traditional Icelandic feasts that will warm your heart?
🎁 Charming Christmas markets brimming with holiday cheer?

✨ From adrenaline-packed adventures to cozy fireside moments, Iceland has it all this holiday season!

Ready to plan your perfect Christmas Day? 👉 Read our guide!

Whether you're chasing thrills or seeking cozy moments by the fire, Iceland offers a delightful way to celebrate Christmas Day. Here’s how to make the most of your festive adventure in this enchanting land!

01/11/2024

Seeing the aurora (or the northern lights) in person is a bucket list item for probably half the Earth's population.
Iceland has become one of the top locations to see Aurora due to its strategic location within the Arctic Circle, and many travellers want to optimize their chances of seeing it during their stay.
Check out our Aurora hunting guide to learn more about it and increase your chances of getting there.
https://marinatravel.is/the-ultimate-guide-to-aurora-hunting/

The ultimate guide to Aurora Hunting will help you see one of the natural wonders "the Northern Lights". Be one of the lucky ones to see it.

17/10/2024

When you visit Iceland during the winter (from November to the end of March), you must be aware of crazy winds, rain, ice, snow, snowstorms, hail, and fog.
People travel during winter in Iceland, but they are advised to check the weather conditions and stay up to date with every weather alert that local authorities issue.
If you are wondering how it is better to travel within Iceland during winter, read our guide and choose what is best for you.
https://marinatravel.is/private-tour-vs-self-drive-tour-during-winter/

Private tour vs Self-drive during winter, which one is the best? We have the pros and cons of each and you can decide what is best for you.

10/10/2024

Blue Ice Cave season just started.
But what makes Blue Ice Caves so unique?
They form naturally every year. At the beginning of every winter, glacier experts go to the glaciers to search for these blue ice caves. Some years, they find small ones, and some years, they find big ones.
We have a guide where you can find everything you need about the Blue Ice Cave.
https://marinatravel.is/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-blue-ice-cave/

The Blue Ice Caves are formed naturally every winter. Like all ice caves, they begin as crevices in the glacier. As the glacier melts, water finds its way into these crevices, making them expand and melt faster than the glacier itself. Over time, tunnels form and these tunnels will continue in this....

03/10/2024

October is the best month to experience autumn in Iceland. It is the most colourful month from the sky to the ground.
The northern lights dance in the night sky and sunrises and sunsets are like fire. The leaves of the trees are dressed in orange, red, and burgundy. The blue ice cave can be explored again.
If you need more reasons to visit Iceland in October, read our guide.
https://marinatravel.is/iceland-in-october-the-most-colourful-month/

Fall in love with Iceland in October. Get the best of Iceland during the most colorfull and less crowded season.

26/09/2024

The Land of Fire and Ice is probably on every traveller's bucketlist. Many travel agencies and guides offer tours around Iceland, but some travellers want to plan their trip without any help.
We can not say if it is good or bad, but we have a guide with the pros and cons of travelling on a self-drive and by yourself. Have a look at it!
https://marinatravel.is/self-drive-tour-vs-self-planed-trip/

Self-drive tour vs Self-planned trip which one to choose? We have pros and cons for each type for you to decide.

19/09/2024

‘Planet’ Iceland is different, beautiful, and visited by many. But before boarding the plane, you should know some essential things about Iceland that might be useful during your stay.
Check our guide and make sure you pack everything you need.
https://marinatravel.is/essential-things-to-know-before-coming-to-iceland/

Essential information about Iceland that every traveler needs to know to be confident when travelling through the country.

12/09/2024

There are around 800,000 sheep in Iceland, which is almost three times more than Iceland’s population.
Beginning in September, the Icelanders prepare for winter and gather their sheep from the mountains duringRéttir.
More about what is involved during this period can be found in our guide.
https://marinatravel.is/rettir-the-annual-sheep-roundup/

Réttir - the annual sheep roundup is an old tradition in Iceland and it represents the start of winter preparations in Iceland.

05/09/2024

September is a transition month in Iceland.
You can still do some summer activities in the first half of the month if the weather permits, and you can also do some winter activities during the second half of the month if it is cold enough. It is also the month when people start preparing for the dark and cold period of the winter.
Check our guide about what to see and do in Iceland in September.
https://marinatravel.is/iceland-in-september-preparing-for-the-winter-season/

Iceland in September is preparing for the winter season. Get closer to the locals and participate in the winter preparations.

29/08/2024

One of the most visited parts of Iceland is the South.
The truth is that the South Coast of Iceland has many gems that you will love to see.
Check our new blog to find the highlights of the Icelandic South Coast.

https://marinatravel.is/the-highlights-of-south-iceland/

Discover The Highlights of South Iceland, the most visited part of Iceland. Include your favourite spots in your itinerary.

22/08/2024

Please follow the authorities guidelines. Stay safe!

❗️ERUPTION HAS STARTED❗️

🇬🇧 22. August, 2024:
An eruption has started north-eastern of Grindavík.
The town of Grindavík, the area around and roads in the area will remain CLOSED. Respect the commands, closures and stay away from the area while the area is being assessed.
The effects are localised and have not caused any problems regarding Keflavík airport.

❗️ELDGOS ER HAFIÐ❗️

🇮🇸 22. ágúst, 2024:
Eldgos er hafið norðaustan við Grindavík.
Grindavík, svæðið í kring og vegir sem liggja að gossvæðinu eru LOKAÐIR.
Vinsamlegast virðið lokanirnar og haldið ykkur frá svæðinu meðan verið er að meta aðstæður.
Áhrifin eru staðbundin og hafa ekki valdið neinum vandræðum á Keflavíkurflugvelli.

Photo/mynd: live camera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIs83vmfZCk

22/08/2024

Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, has over thirty glacier tongues. The most famous is Breiðamerkurjökull, the tongue that feeds Jökulsárlón, the glacier lagoon that almost 2 million tourists visit every year.
Not known to many is that there are many other glacier tongues in Vatnajökull which are just as beautiful, if not more.
Check our guide about the secret glaciers of Vatnajökull.
https://marinatravel.is/secret-glaciers-of-vatnajokull/


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Uncover the secret Glaciers of Vatnajökull and prepare to explore them on glacier hiking tours or ice cave exploring.

15/08/2024

Ladies, if you want to travel to a stunning place but your friends can not, then go alone! And Iceland is a good idea to do so.
If you wonder if Iceland is safe for solo female travellers (and not only), read our guide.
https://marinatravel.is/how-safe-is-iceland-for-women/

How safe is Iceland for women? You will be safe everywhere you go as long as you don't put yourself against nature.