Who else knows Iceland better than a native? That’s the advantage that Iceland ProCruises has over others calling on Icelandic ports.

IPC is offering a full slate of North Atlantic cruises this summer including its wildly popular “Iceland Circumnavigation” voyages in late May and throughout June and July. Six total departures and all of them 10 days sailing around the island counterclockwise.

Onboard the 210-passenger Ocean Diamond, travelers experience the “Land of Fire and Ice” in an especially authentic way. With only 113 cabins (all of them outside), the highly maneuverable ship is able to anchor in ports and fjords that are inaccessible to larger ships.

Thanks to two stabilizers that significantly reduce roll and an ice-strengthened hull, the Ocean Diamond is the ideal vessel for exploring the waters around Iceland. The ship features a range of modern amenities and is staffed with outstanding officers and crew, as well as bilingual expedition leaders and guides.

The ship’s Zodiacs are used for many of the shore excursions. After a busy day of exploration, passengers can browse books in the well-stocked Polar Library, savor a health or beauty treatment in the onboard spa, or enjoy views of the spectacular Arctic scenery from the Panorama Salon.