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With a group tour you don't always have the freedom you get with a self drive. We did a tiny bit of research on TripAdvisor of dinner restaurants in or near our lodging, knowing we could always get a sandwich or a hotdog at the gas station/convenience stores/community centers if we were delayed. Other than in Reykjavik and one place in Isafjordur (NOT Tjorhusid) we've never waited to get into our chosen restaurant in Iceland, and that's with 31 nights under our belts (so far)

You'd never catch me at a "Fast Food place" in Iceland! We don't drink, so a dinner with 2 $40 entrees (no tipping) easily got us under our budget. The water is delicious. Sometimes sacrifices must be made to afford unique splurges like Into the Volcano, which was SO expensive but totally worth it.

Ahhh, the old "hide behind an island" trick! That won't fool the Downeasters for long but a smart move!

You can also walk to the MBTA Silver Line, about 10 minutes, and take the bus (it goes in a dedicated lane) to the airport and get there in about 30 minutes for about $5 a couple

What ship and what time do you dock? What day of the week?

Iceland doesn't have to be expensive. Easy to save money if you camp (tent or RV). Even if you don't, we averaged $225/night for real hotels (plus one crazy expensive Yurt) 4 years ago, and averaged under $100/day for the two of us to eat three meals. All lodging except one included b'fast, and lunch was at a picnic table with treats from the great bakeries and grocery stores. Sandwiches, fruit, etc weren't double what we pay at home. Dinners ranged from $40 for the two of us to $150 at one splurge.

You might want to ask on the Iceland forum at TripAdvisor where a couple folks who live in Iceland might have local knowledge

True, but one that is expected to go to warm locations ends up in freezing climes at the last minute without folks getting the opportunity to repack in many cases is pretty rare, thankfully

Snooki and Pauly D!

West . . . to Harrison, New Jersey? 😁

I will say the village near the train is VERY cute, and we've gone there just for the shopping, but we were coming from the White Mountains and were passing thru on the way to other attractions.

Google Maps shows lots of options, if you use the "Nearby" function. For specific advice, budget and preferred types of food helps By the way, I have requested this thread be moved to the Florida Departures board.

If you have status with Bonvoy, the Courtyard breakfast is pretty good.

I agree. Go to an REI or LL Beane or any other "adventure" store where they sell clothes for hiking and camping and similar. Ask an expert there for advice. Compare prices with online, you might find very similar things for less at places like Amazon. When we went to Antarctica the only special things we bought were the water pants, long underwear (that we didn't really need), really warm and waterproof gloves, and warm and well fitted Balaclavas.

Compare the ship's transfer price with a taxi or uber or car service alternative. Those buses are easy but rarely price competitive

I would ask your travel agent for current info. Even if they do, I have never seen cruise transfers come close to the price a taxi or uber can offer.

Any hint on what city/country you are talking about?

For Northeast Regional $30 is not hard to find. I also saw $15 looking last night.

impressive!

I've been to Iceland 5 times (so far) and trying to compare August in Iceland to any time in Antarctica is really a reach. It seems you have made up your mind here. I hope you are not disappointed in your cruise due to not being able to be on deck for scenic cruising opportunities, like the Lemaire Channel, and needing to be hunched over in the Zodiacs, missing incredible views of icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. And with that, I believe I have given you my informed opinion in full and will not bother you again with my knowledge.

Looks like your question has been answered. For anyone asking the same question who may be sailing out of New Jersey, the correct answer is EWR. And if they are sailing out of Brooklyn, the correct answer is NOT EWR

Please confirm your airport. LRG is a small airport in Maine. LGA would be my guess but I don't think they have non-stops to ABQ

Dill is considered one of the finest restaurants in Reykjavik. I'm not sure what constitutes "too far from the port" but for a great experience, adding in the cost of a short cab ride shouldn't make too much difference.

Are you sure the $115 is for Acela? I was pricing Amtrak tix last night and didn't see any one way BOS/NYC fares on Acela for under $70 one way Northeast Regional trains, the slightly slower ones, priced regularly at $30 each way

Are you sure the $115 is for Acela? I was pricing Amtrak tix last night and didn't see any one way BOS/NYC fares on Acela for under $70 one way Northeast Regional trains, the slightly slower ones, priced regularly at $30 each way