Norwegian Prima in Isafjordur Iceland | Visiting the Stunning Dynjandi Waterfall!

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  • I woke up to stunning scenery sailing into Isafjordur on the NCL Prima, only the second time that the Prima has been to Isafjordur as the port dredging project that took a few years longer than anticipated finally completed just a couple weeks before my cruise! Although the scenery was beautiful, the weather wasn't... but it didn't matter because I was going on my excursion regardless!
    I booked a 3.5 hour Viator excursion to visit the Dynjandi waterfall, and it was incredible. I battled the elements to climb up partway to see the incredible landscape and rushing waterfall. Such a picturesque place, and I'm sure in good weather it would have been even more incredible! But I still enjoyed every moment.
    After the excursion, I spent some time in the spa, then headed to the VIP cocktail party, followed by a delicious dinner at Nama Sushi and then some Karaoke time with new cruise friends! All in all, a wonderful second day on this 10-day SOLO cruise! I am already pretty sure this cruise will be at the top of my favorites list.
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  • @northwestman1
    @northwestman1 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing Mer. I always appreciate you bringing us along through your videos.

  • @adamzimmerman6660
    @adamzimmerman6660 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Even in the rain, the scenery in Iceland is wonderful.

  • @RONNIE-oi8ei
    @RONNIE-oi8ei 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m doing this exact cruise next August and I can’t wait!

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You’re going to love it!!

  • @johnparry3573
    @johnparry3573 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent video! I'll be on the same trip onboard the Prima during September, 2025, so now I know what to expect. I'm a bit worried about the goat track though. My wife says forget about it, but I'll give it a go for sure.

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@johnparry3573 thanks so much, John! Hope you have an amazing cruise!

  • @HereTodayWhereTomorrow
    @HereTodayWhereTomorrow 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ugh! So jelly! You're doing so great and are covering everything so well! So stoked to see the rest of the vlogs! I definitely have to do this itinerary! Thanks so much

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!! ☺️ this was such an incredible itinerary, can’t recommend enough!

  • @robk236
    @robk236 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for taking us with you to see those beautiful falls. 😊
    You were a trooper, dealing with the wind and rain. I know all about the value of good boots for the rain, and hopelessly wet hands.
    I saw your previous vid too. That ship....she's beautiful!
    Thanks again for another great vid.

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much! 😊 I agree, Prima is a beautiful ship!!

  • @MathewLauren
    @MathewLauren 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Proud to say we were here before you hit 1k but congrats on that huge step!

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much!! 🥹🩷

  • @johnbuckley8324
    @johnbuckley8324 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Meredith...I just noticed you had a significant bump in your subscriber count. Congratulation for surpassing 1K! 🙂 Keep up the great work. Cheers!

  •  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Conozco Islandia, pero por tierra. Ya tengo ganas de conocerlo desde el mar. Haga el tiempo que haga....naturaleza pura!! Muy nuen video. Gracias Mery😊😊

  • @lisahamil3625
    @lisahamil3625 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can’t thank you enough for sharing your trip with us. We board in Aug hopefully the rain stops by then. 😅

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The next few ports bring beautiful weather! 😊 hope you are lucky to have lots of sunshine!!

  • @tryganderson9620
    @tryganderson9620 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love the honesty on the channel "I am starving" etc. Seems like you get pretty good stabilization when you are walking with the camera

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Yes, the DJI Action camera I use has amazing stabilization!

  • @TravelWithBen121
    @TravelWithBen121 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The first day of the cruise, I asked guest services if I can access the Studios Lounge, even though I'm not staying in a studio cabin but I am traveling solo and I was denied! 🤣 So it's great that they gave you access!

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I just saw that in your boarding day video! I actually didn't have to request it, because I booked the cabin category "Solo Balcony" so access was automatically included. As long as you book a cabin in either Studio, 'Solo Inside', 'Solo Oceanview 'or 'Solo Balcony', then you will have access to the Studio Lounge! Those categories are now available on ALL of NCL's ships, but of course there aren't studio lounges on every ship, only the larger ships have them. Hope you had a great cruise regardless!

    • @TravelWithBen121
      @TravelWithBen121 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@MerCruisesSolo That makes sense! Mine was just a 'regular cabin' so that's why I did get automatic access! My cruise was amazing, I loved the ship a lot and it's so interesting seeing the same ship through your eyes 😁 I'm enjoying your series, Meredith!

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@TravelWithBen121 thank you! And ditto - just watched your Zeebrugge episode and had some laughs. You were lucky with good weather! I ended up staying on the ship 😂

    • @TravelWithBen121
      @TravelWithBen121 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@MerCruisesSolo I’ve notice a big difference between mine and your cruise is the weather 😂 I got very lucky! Waiting for your next video!

  • @Cory69
    @Cory69 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    congrats on 1k!

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! So exciting! 🙌🏼

  • @NarrativeEscapes
    @NarrativeEscapes 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The difference in weather! I was on the same cruise as Ben and we were sunbathing in this port - well, sitting out in the sun on deck anyway.
    We were very lucky with the weather.
    The weather does play into tje landscape though - looks great.

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Apparently I picked the wrong week to go! 😂 though I did get so fortunate in all of the Norway ports, but we did end up missing Amsterdam 😢

  • @ARFilms2
    @ARFilms2 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's such a shame, you book your cruise and the weather lets you down. But your not beaten and good for you. Iceland still has a stark beauty about it. We flew to Iceland in March from Bristol in the UK to try and see the norhtern lights - no chance, rain, sleep snow, some clear nights but not northern lights. Loved your video. Yoy've got yourself a new subscriber :)

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much!! Fortunately I did get wonderful weather for the next port, and it was an amazing day 😊 it’s hard to have a bad day in a beautiful place, no matter what the weather is like!

  • @lorimcnally9756
    @lorimcnally9756 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just found your channel and love it!!! Can you please do a video of what you packed for Iceland cruise? Thank you 😊

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@lorimcnally9756 I did actually film my packing process, so once I get the rest of the cruise videos up I will consider posting the packing video. I didn’t know if anyone would be interested in it! 😆

  • @thomasscott4239
    @thomasscott4239 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I did this cruise last July. We missed this port because they told us that the dock was damaged. Looks like a beautiful place. Iceland is amazing.

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I heard it was missed all last season, such a bummer for everyone doing this cruise last year! I really enjoyed Isafjordur, you can definitely tell the port area is in progress of being built up quite a bit; when it's finished I think it will be a really lovely port (even more so than it is already!)

  • @sullanciri2002
    @sullanciri2002 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I feel for you, because Dynjandi is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland ... and then to get soaked the moment you leave the bus. We had the luck of visiting that area in sunshine, though we did finally get soaked when we hiked all the way to the main falls and got too close for some great pictures.

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sullanciri2002 would have loved to have seen it in the sunshine! I hope to go back someday in better weather 😊

  • @Patrick-oe6rt
    @Patrick-oe6rt 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Once again, Thanks Mer for sharing such a great video . Go figure such rugged terrain could be so beautiful. Who makes those water proof boots you were so happy with?

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Columbia! Same for the rain jacket :)

    • @Patrick-oe6rt
      @Patrick-oe6rt 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks!!! Much appreciated.

  • @jameshchetwyndjr9739
    @jameshchetwyndjr9739 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am on May 22 2025

  • @scottwilbur25
    @scottwilbur25 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You'll have to hum us a few bars on your next karaoke experience!!

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m more of a watcher than a participator 😜

  • @nowboardingvlogs
    @nowboardingvlogs 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looked amazing! Wish the weather would have been a little better for you.

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I got very lucky with the weather for the next several ports, so I figure it’s all part of the experience! 😊

  • @susandiekmann
    @susandiekmann 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We booked that tour through Viator (Prima sailing is early July), and I'm REALLY hoping we make it back in time! It's a 1:00 tour, 3 1/2 hours, and the ship leaves at 6. Back on board time should be 4:30, maybe? That's cutting it so close. There's only a 9:00 option left if I change our booking, but since we arrive at 8am, not sure if the tour bus would leave without us if we're late getting off the ship. I want to do that tour! Thanks for showing us the whole thing, and I wish it had been nicer weather for you. I wasn't going to pack my hiking shoes, but now I'm rethinking that.

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I think you would be fine with the 9am option, there really didn’t seem to be many lines or congestion getting off the ship, if I recall they had at least two gangways open so it was easy to disembark. Even if you do stick with the later option, I think you’ll have plenty of time. All aboard is half an hour before departure, so in your case it would be 5:30 if the ship leaves at 6.

    • @susandiekmann
      @susandiekmann 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MerCruisesSolo Thanks for responding! Enjoying your videos from this trip and I've subscribed! I changed it to the 9:00 tour, and not sure why I thought back onboard time was 1 1/2 hours before sail away. Sheesh! Thanks again!

  • @suziqcatsvideo3316
    @suziqcatsvideo3316 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So did you get to dock here and it wasn’t a tender port? I’m taking the Prima cruise in sept this year

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, we docked! You can tell the port is still under construction and being built up but it was very easy to get on/off the ship and walkable to town.

  • @Mfamily.adventures
    @Mfamily.adventures 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What time of the year did you go? We are going next month. Any tips of what to pack weather wise ?

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I just got back a few weeks ago, so end of May/early June! I would say pack hiking boots and a rain jacket, but some of the days were very nice, warm and sunny, so it’s a mix - I would suggest to bring plenty of layers!

    • @Mfamily.adventures
      @Mfamily.adventures 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MerCruisesSolo hope it was great! can't wait to see the rest of your videos! Thank you. ☺️

  • @mimikarenbryant7325
    @mimikarenbryant7325 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was a missed port for us on Prima last August. So delighted to "visit" the very wet, but still very lovely Isafjordur! What a fantastic waterfall experience!

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I was worried we would miss as well, so fortunate to be able to visit despite the weather!

  • @shimmerysummersun
    @shimmerysummersun 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I see people walking behind the ropes, are they allowed to do that?

    • @MerCruisesSolo
      @MerCruisesSolo  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, there really weren’t any restrictions on where you could walk, as far as I could tell. They were walking behind the ropes to avoid the puddle on the main path