Cruise Europe 2026
We welcome you to iceland
May 26-29 2026
Get the best deal — Early registration price until December 15th!
Where to stay?
We have carefully selected great partner hotels for you to stay in downtown Reykjavík, close to the conference venue
Our partner hotels are Parliament Hotel, Hotel Reykjavík Saga, Exeter Hotel and City Center Hotel Reykjavík
We encourage you to book your stay sooner than later since Iceland is a popular destination during this time of year. By choosing to stay at one of these partner hotels, you will get a discounted rate and a more personalized experience
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Parliament Hotel
Conference special rate is visible through the link below
VAT is included in the above prices. City tax rate is added on top of the above prices, the rate is approx. 6€ per room, per night (paid additionally at the hotel)
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Hotel Reykjavík Saga
ADDRESS ON GOOGLE
Choose destination: “Reykjavík” & choose hotel: “Hotel Reykjavík Saga”. Pick your dates and you will get the conference special ratesVAT is included in the above prices. City tax rate is added on top of the above prices, the rate is approx. 6€ per room, per night (paid additionally at the hotel)
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EXETER HOTEL
ADDRESS ON GOOGLE
Conference special rate is visible through the link belowVAT is included in the above prices. City tax rate is added on top of the above prices, the rate is approx. 6€ per room, per night (paid additionally at the hotel)
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CITY CENTER HOTEL REYKJAVÍK
ADDRESS ON GOOGLE
Conference special rate is visible through the link belowVAT is included in the above prices. City tax rate is added on top of the above prices, the rate is approx. 6€ per room, per night (paid additionally at the hotel)
Schedule
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Tuesday May 26th
SCHEDULE
Optional experiences around Reykjavík listed below
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Wednesday May 27th
SCHEDULE
10:00-12:00 Cruise Europe council meeting
📍Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre12:00-13:00 Lunch
📍Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre13:00-14:30 Regional meetings
📍Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre14:30-15:00 Coffee break
📍Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre15:00-16:30 Annual General Meeting
📍Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre18:00-22:30 Informal Dinner
📍Iceland Cruise Terminal
Buses will be provided after the informal dinner, every half an hour to a location in the proximity of the partner hotels -
Thursday May 28th
SCHEDULE
09:00-16:00 International Cruise Conference
📍Norðurljós, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre18:30-19:30 Pre-Drink
📍Petersen Svítan19:30-00:00 Gala Dinner
📍Gamla Bíó -
Friday May 29th
SCHEDULE
Optional experiences around Reykjavík listed below
*Note that these are self-booked17:00-20:00 Cruise Terminal Opening Festival
📍Iceland Cruise Terminal
What to do in Iceland?
We've handpicked some unique and memorable experiences in Reykjavík that will elevate your stay
Below you can find information and booking links to our recommendations
*Note that these are self-booked
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SkyLagoon Iceland
Experience the heart of Icelandic tradition, minutes from the city centre
Embark on a journey of the senses, powered by the elements at our oceanside geothermal lagoon
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Lava show
Experience the only live lava show in the world, located in the center of Reykjavík
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Flyover Iceland
FlyOver Iceland utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight
You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland
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Lava tunnel
A journey into Raufarhólshellir is a unique experience and a great opportunity to witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption as one walks in the path of lava that flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred east of the Bláfjöll mountains about 5200 years ago
Cruise Europe Event platform 2026
Brella is a polished event platform designed to elevate the entire conference experience. It’s agenda and program management tools are some of the best in the industry, making it effortless for attendees to navigate sessions, bookmark their favourites and stay informed in real time
The platform’s clean interface and mobile accessibility ensure that every participant knows exactly where to be and when, reducing confusion and boosting engagement throughout the event
Brella's core event experience tools from speaker profiles to dynamic scheduling and updates work provide a professional, seamless experience for attendees and organisers alike
Greetings from the team
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Gísli Jóhann Hallsson
Harbour Master, Faxaflóahafnir
It is an honor to welcome our cruise friends and family to Reykjavík, Iceland, for our annual Cruise Europe gathering, and opening of the new cruise terminal in Reykjavík. We hope you'll arrive excited and depart inspired, knowing that from the moment you set foot on the island you belong to the very special group; friends of Iceland. Friendship for life.
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Jens Skrede
Director, Cruise Europe
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Simone Maraschi
Chair, Cruise Europe
It’s a great pleasure to welcome all delegates and cruise line executives to our Cruise Europe Annual Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, next May. I look forward to seeing you there for an exciting and forward-thinking gathering that celebrates collaboration, innovation, and the spirit of our cruise community.
