About The Port Of Flatey
Flatey sits in Breiðafjörður, the wide bay off Iceland's northwest coast, and ranks among the region's largest islands despite its modest size. Its wooden houses date back more than a hundred years and remain remarkably intact, giving the settlement an unhurried, almost storybook character. Once home to a medieval monastery and a center of learning that produced important Icelandic manuscripts, the island now supports only a handful of year-round residents amid open meadows and rocky shoreline.
No cars disturb the quiet, and the entire settlement can be explored on foot from the small harbor where boats put in. Visitors wander past pastel facades and a modest church, watch seabirds along the coast, and take in views across the bay's scattering of islets. The pace here rewards slow exploration, offering a rare glimpse of rural Icelandic life largely unchanged by time.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Flatey.
Wander the Old Village Lanes
Follow the car-free paths past century-old pastel houses and the small library, one of Iceland's oldest; the whole hamlet is a 20-30 minute stroll from the harbor.
Visit Flatey Church
Step inside the modest 1926 church to see its unusual painted ceiling and altarpiece by Spanish artist Baltasar, a striking artistic surprise on such a tiny island.
Watch Seabirds Along the Shore
Walk the rocky coastline and open meadows to spot puffins, arctic terns, and other nesting seabirds that thrive in Breiðafjörður's protected waters.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Flatey
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 40 | $44,498 | ||
| Jun 19, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 28 | $31,498 | ||
| Jul 3, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 29 | $33,197 | ||
| Jul 3, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 47 | $61,997 | ||
| Jul 3, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 14 | $17,498 | ||
| Jul 3, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 77 | $119,597 | ||
| Jul 20, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Eclipse | 26 | $38,539 | ||
| Aug 4, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Eclipse | 11 | $15,746 | ||
| May 23, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 62 | $69,198 | ||
| Jun 2, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 52 | $62,398 | ||
| Jun 14, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 40 | $51,598 | ||
| Jun 26, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 28 | $38,698 | ||
| Jul 12, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 12 | $14,998 | ||
| Jul 12, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 42 | $56,698 | ||
| Jul 12, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 28 | $38,698 | ||
| Jul 24, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 30 | $43,198 | ||
| Aug 9, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 14 | $19,998 | ||
| Aug 23, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 14 | $18,998 | ||
| Aug 23, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 56 | $49,998 | ||
| Aug 23, 2028 | Seabourn | Seabourn Pursuit | 40 | $40,098 |
Showing the next 20 of 22 upcoming departures. Browse them all in cruise search → or call 800-528-9300 for today's best pricing.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Click a cruise line to see its Flatey sailings and Pavlus pricing.