Get to Iceland without flying. Once a week a ferry goes from Lerwick (Shetland) to Seydisfjordur in eastern Iceland (May - Sept). There is the possibility to stop off in the Faroe Isles. Potentially rough crossing though, and it takes 30 hours.
www.smyril.ferries.org;
tel: 01595 690 845
This service has now stopped.Send your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
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