Ferry from Dalvík: Sæfari
The ferry Sæfari maintains a year-round schedule between Dalvík and Grímsey. The journey takes approximately 3 hours each way, and the ferry can accommodate up to 106 passengers, along with cars and cargo. During the winter, the ferry operates three to four times a week, while in the summer, it runs five times a week. It's advisable to check the updated schedule on the Road Administration website.
Dalvík is situated about 45 km north of Akureyri and is approximately a 40-minute drive from there.
Schedule:
* June 1 - August 31: Mondays - Wednesdays - Thursdays - Fridays - Sundays
Departure from Dalvík at 9.00 with arrival in Grímsey at 12.00 - the stop in Grímsey varies in length depending on the day. Most days, the stop is 4 or 5 hours with departure from Grímsey at 16.00 or 17.00, arriving in Dalvík at 19.00 or 20.00. On Thursdays, the stop is shorter (2 hours), arriving in Dalvík at 17.00
* May 15-31 & September 1-30: Mondays - Wednesdays - Thursdays - Fridays
Departure from Dalvík at 9.00 with arrival in Grímsey at 12.00 - the stop in Grímsey is 4 hours every day except Thursdays, when it is 2 hours. Departure from Grímsey at 16.00, except Thursdays at 14.00, with arrival in Dalvík at 19.00 or 17.00.
* October 1-January 14: Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays
Departure from Dalvík at 9.00 with arrival in Grímsey at 12.00. The stop in Grímsey is 2 hours. Departure from Grímsey at 14.00 and arrival in Dalvík at 17.00
* January 15-May 14: Mondays - Wednesdays - Thursdays - Fridays
Departure from Dalvík at 9.00 with arrival in Grímsey at 12.00. The stop in Grímsey is 2 hours. Departure from Grímsey at 14.00 and arrival in Dalvík at 17.00
Booking
Tickets can only be booked online on the website of the Road Administration, see vegagerdin.is, and on board the ferry. It is recommended to book in advance in the summer, as the ferry is often fully booked.
You can book round-trip tickets or just single trip and combine it with a flight one way - see norlandair.is
To book a car or larger goods on the ferry, call +354 8532211 or send an email to ams@vegagerdin.is.
Please note that if you are taking a car on the ferry, you must arrive at the ferry 1 hour before departure.
Fully booked?
If the ferry is fully booked, please contact +354 8532211 or send an email to ams@vegagerdin.is. Keep in mind that not all seats are available for booking, but if the ferry is fully booked, you can be placed on a waiting list.
To ensure excellent supply and service to Grimsey's customers, we value your feedback! Therefore, we encourage passengers who do not secure a reservation or receive a response regarding transportation to Grímsey to email us at info@vistakureyri.is. Your feedback will help us advocate for improvements with the Road Administration, which operates the ferry.
Transportation to and from the ferry
Bus No. 78 departs from Akureyri every weekday at 08:10, arriving in Dalvík at 08:51 (as per the 2024 schedule, also available at www.straeto.is). The bus stop in Dalvík is located by the local Olís gas station. From there, it's a walk of approximately 650 meters or about a 10-minute walk to the harbor. Occasionally, you can request the driver to stop closer to the dock if it's convenient for the driver, even though it's not on the regular schedule.
Please note that there is a very short time gap between the bus's arrival and the ferry's departure (the ferry departs at 9:00).
When arriving from Grímsey, there is no public transport available. Passengers can arrange a taxi through Dalvík Taxi at phone number +354 8920808 or via email at olivermidlarinn@gmail.com. The 2023 price for the Dalvík to Akureyri route is approximately ISK 15,000, and the car can accommodate up to 8 persons.
There is ample free parking available at the port of Dalvík.
For those considering flights as an alternative, you can find more information on the airline's website, www.norlandair.is, and book flights there. Norlandair's schedule is also available on their website.
Operator of the ferry
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) is operating the ferry Sæfari to Grímsey www.road.is
Phone 1777 or (+354 5221100) Open 6.30-20.00 daily.
Map of the ferry area in Dalvík. The maps show the bus stop and ferry area in Dalvík
The phone of the ferry in Dalvík +354 458 8970.
