For Reykjavik we decided to do tours on our own rather than the ones offered by Norwegian.
We did this as the cruise ended in Reykjavik we had no worries of an activity going overtime and missing the boat. We would be back on board for one more night and then disembarking the next morning.
So after a leisurely morning and breakfast, we setup our own trip to Sky Lagoon.
Not as well known as the famous Blue Lagoon, it has some advantages - being closer to Reykjavik, so less time spent getting back and forth and, since it is lesser-known, it tends to be a lot less crowded.
The passes we bought included transport from the cruise terminal, so we got picked up by a cab specifically sent for us, with a very nice and informative driver.
Sky Lagoon is right near the Reykjavik airport - a smaller airfield not to be confused with Keflavik airport that has international big jet service.
Sky Lagoon offers thermally heated waters in a stunning environment.
Yes, the water was very pleasantly warm and it was great to swim/wade in.
It has a neat infinity wall where it creates an illusion that the Lagoon goes on right into the ocean.
There is also a waterfall you can stand under or just admire.
They also had a bar you could swim up to, with local beer, cider, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages drinks on tap. Most civilized. Icelandic beer is good stuff.
We did the full "Ritual":
This ritual was a lot of fun and a very relaxing experience. Getting into the cold plunge, which was seriously cold, after being in the warm lagoon was rather bracing to say the least. The sauna was great, as was the steam room .
The ritual ends back in the lagoon where you can relax in the warm water or do the cold plunge again. We did and had a contest as to who could stay in the cold plunge the longest - yes, I won that one - and then I had to get back in the lagoon quick to warm back up again.
We then had a snack there at the Lagoon which was awesome. Lots of small Icelandic dishes like gravlax - fresh cut to order, a pate of some sort, Icelandic cheeses, freshly made bread and crackers and all of it was fantastic and hit the spot after the spa.
We then got to watch a helicopter flying around the pattern at Reykjavik airport as we waited for our same cab driver to come pick us up.
fWe then headed back to the ship after a very enjoyable and relaxing day at Sky Lagoon.
If you visit Reykjavik, I'd really highly recommend going to Sky Lagoon if you want a nice relaxing time in some lovely warm water. You come out feeling like a million Icelandic Krona (That's only US$7,579, so you can feel like a millionaire at a bargain price!).
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