Iceland Cruise

July 22–29, 2027

Join the Purdue President’s Council for a 7-night cruise roundtrip from Reykjavik, exploring Iceland’s dramatic lands of fire and ice. Experience breathtaking scenery, spectacular waterfalls, geothermal wonders, and abundant wildlife while sailing aboard the 312-guest, all-suite yacht Windstar Star Pride.

Your participation supports the
President’s Council Enrichment Fund
Your travel-package registration fee includes support for ongoing adventures, events, and lifelong educational opportunities with the President’s Council family. As a part of your overall price, a $500-per-person, tax-deductible donation to the President’s Council Enrichment Fund helps underwrite the involvement of Purdue educators and administrators to enhance your personal travel experiences—a benefit exclusive to Purdue President’s Council members.

Itinerary Highlights:

  • 7-night cruise circumnavigating Iceland under the Midnight Sun aboard the 312-guest, all-suite yacht Windstar Star Pride
  • Destination Discovery Event: Enjoy an exclusive cultural performance in Seydisfjordur’s iconic Blue Church
  • Choice of optional Windstar shore excursions in each port
  • From Grundarfjordur explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, known for its glacier and dramatic landscapes
  • Witness the beauty of the Westfjords from the small fishing village of Isafjordur
  • Akureyri is gateway to the impressive Godafoss Waterfall
  • Overnight in colorful Seydisfjordur surrounded by mountains and waterfalls
  • Enjoy volcanic history and seabird colonies on Heimaey and Surtsey Islands
  • Optional Reykjavik Pre-Cruise Hotel Package – more details to be announced

President’s Council Package Includes:

  • President’s Council Welcome & Farewell Receptions
  • Open-seating dining in a choice of four dining venues featuring specialty dining under the stars and 24-hour room service
  • All beverages including wine, beer, cocktails, soft drinks, specialty coffee, bottled water, and mini-bar items
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and prepaid gratuities for housekeeping, bar, and dining staff
  • Newly redesigned leisure areas, full-service spa, lounges, fitness center, pool, pool bar, and hot tubs, plus onboard entertainment
  • Windstar’s Signature Onboard Barbeque accompanied by entertainment
  • $500-per-person, tax-deductible donation to the President’s Council Enrichment Fund
  • Purdue President’s Council and Global Tracks staff
  • $200 shipboard credit per person

Cruise Itinerary:

Thursday, July 22, 2027 | Reykjavik, Iceland

The Windstar Star Pride is docked in Miðbakki Cruise Terminal, nestled in Reykjavík’s Old Harbour. Ship embarkation begins at 1:00 pm. The latest flight arrival time into Keflavik International Airport (KEF) on day of embarkation is 12:00 pm. Airport transfers are not included but can be purchased from Windstar Cruises. It is approx. a one-hour drive from the airport to the Miðbakki Cruise Terminal.

Enjoy lunch onboard and then time to relax, unpack and get settled into your cabin. Join fellow travelers this evening for a President’s Council Welcome Reception followed by dinner.

Beautiful Grundarfjordur sits between dramatic mountain ranges and the sea. The road nearby crosses a lava field that is partially warm so snow does not always stick there. The main attraction of the area is Snæfellsjokull National Park known for its majestic glaciers, lava fields, waterfalls, caves, calderas, and striking basalt cliffs. The peninsula received the EarthCheck Sustainable Community Award in 2010, becoming the first area in Iceland to earn this distinction.

Optional Windstar shore excursions are available for purchase.

Small and easily walkable, Isafjordur is home to one of the largest fisheries in Iceland. However, the severe decline of the fishing industry has pushed the town to look beyond its traditional livelihood. Despite its modest size, Ísafjörður has a music school and has emerged as a hub for alternative music. Each year, it hosts a festival that provides a platform for local musicians as well as bands from across Iceland and around the world.

Optional Windstar shore excursions are available for purchase.

Akureyri is an important port and fishing center, prized for its rare ice-free harbor just below the Arctic Circle. Set at the end of Iceland’s longest fjord, which stretches 37 miles, the town is framed by snowcapped peaks that offer some of the country’s best skiing in winter. Highlights include Listagil, known as “Art Canyon,” filled with local galleries and craft shops, the striking hilltop church overlooking town, the Arctic Botanical Garden, and Hafnarstræti, the lively main shopping street. Akureyri is also an ideal base for riding an Icelandic horse or relaxing in the sky-blue waters of the nearby Mývatn Nature Baths.

Optional Windstar shore excursions are available for purchase.

Seyðisfjörður is an 11-mile-long, narrow, and scenic fjord surrounded by high mountains, ending at the charming town of Seydisfjordur. The town is known for its colorful wooden buildings and cascading waterfalls, some flowing right through the center. It is home to the Skálanes Nature Reserve, which supports a wide variety of wildlife, including more than 45 bird species. The first high-voltage electricity system in Iceland was established here in 1913 and remains in operation today. A popular hiking path begins in the town center, following the east bank of the Fjarðará River as it winds through town.

Optional Windstar shore excursions are available for purchase.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy Windstar’s complimentary Destination Discovery Event: Sagas & Songs at the Blue Church, offering an insider’s look at local culture. Held in Seydisfjordur’s iconic blue church at the end of Rainbow Street, this intimate experience features traditional music and storytelling by local performers, sharing Icelandic legends, folk songs, and maritime tales in a truly memorable setting.

Please note: This Destination Discovery Event: Sagas & Songs at the Blue Church​ has been scheduled in a way that will allow you to book and experience another shore excursion on the same day and you will not miss anything.

Visit Heimaey Island, the only inhabited island in the Westman archipelago, where a dramatic volcanic eruption in 1973 transformed the landscape and buried parts of the town beneath lava and ash—often compared to a modern-day Pompeii.

Optional Windstar shore excursions are available for purchase.

In the early evening, enjoy scenic cruising around Surtsey Island, which rose from the sea during volcanic eruptions in the 1960s and has been a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site since its formation. The area is renowned for its seabird life; optional Zodiac tours offer close-up views of towering sea cliffs populated by nesting seabirds, including the world’s largest colony of Atlantic puffins.

Join fellow travelers this evening for a President’s Council Farewell Reception followed by dinner.

Our voyage comes to an end today as we disembark the Windstar Star Pride in Reykjavik. Ship disembarkation begins at 8:00 am.  The earliest flight time out of Keflavik International Airport (KEF) allowed on the day of disembarkation is 12:00 pm. Airport transfers are not included but can be purchased from Windstar Cruises. It is approx. a one-hour drive from the Miðbakki Cruise Terminal to the airport.

President’s Council Rates:

Category & Deck Double
Per Person 		Single
Price
Ocean View Suites | 277 sq. ft.
SP | Star Porthole Suite | Deck 3 | Forward $5,391 $7,540
S | Ocean View Suite | Deck 4 | Forward $5,691 $8,065
S1 | Ocean View Suite 1 | Deck 4 | Midship, Aft $5,791 $8,240
SS1 | Star Ocean View Suite 1 | Decks 4, 5, 6 | Midship $5,851 $8,595
S2 | Ocean View Suite 2 | Deck 5 | Forward, Midship, Aft $5,911 $8,700
S3 | Ocean View Suite 3 | Deck 6 | Forward $6,031 $8,910
Balcony Suites | 277 sq. ft.
SBS | Star Balcony Suite | Deck 5 | Midship $6,861 $10,362
BS1 | Balcony Suite 1 | Deck 6 | Forward $7,071 $10,730
SBS1 | Star Balcony Suite 1 | Deck 6 | Midship $7,281 $11,097
Premium Suites
DS | Deluxe Suite | 468 sq. ft. | Decks 4, 5, 6 | Midship $8,231 -
CS | Classic Suite | 400 sq. ft. | Deck 5 | Forward $9,071 -
OW-F | Owner’s Suite | 575 sq. ft. | Deck 6 | Forward $10,121 -
OW-M | Owner’s Suite | 820 sq. ft. | Deck 6 | Midship $10,571 -

The opportunity to travel with President’s Council is an exclusive benefit of membership.
To learn more and become a President’s Council member contact pc@purdueforlife.org.

Rates INCLUDE port taxes of $49 per person and All-In Package (beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities) of $693 per person.

Save $250 per person for all Windstar Yacht Club Members (if you have previously cruised with Windstar).

Double pricing is based on double occupancy or two people per suite.
Single pricing is based on one person per suite and is capacity-controlled by Windstar Cruises and subject to change.

Required Deposit: $1,500 per person for double occupancy and $1,750 for single occupancy, plus a non-refundable Global Tracks administration fee of $100 per person

Final Payment: Tuesday, March 23, 2027

Booking Deadline: Tuesday, March 23, 2027

Cancellation Schedule: Cancellation penalties apply once deposit is paid, so please review policy below.

International Flights and Airport Transfers are not included: Global Tracks will book your air arrangements for a $100 per person ticketing fee, or you may choose to handle your own reservation. Airport transfers can be purchased once your flights are confirmed. 

Air & Transfer Guidelines

Cruise Embarkation

  • July 22, 2027 // Port of Embarkation: Reykjavik, Iceland
    Ship embarkation begins at 1:00 pm. The latest flight arrival time into Keflavik International Airport (KEF) on the day of embarkation is 12:00 pm. Airport transfers are not included but can be purchased from Windstar Cruises. It is approx. a one-hour drive from the airport to the Miðbakki Cruise Terminal.

Cruise Disembarkation

  • July 29, 2027 // Port of Disembarkation: Reykjavik, Iceland
    Ship disembarkation begins at 8:00 am. The earliest flight time out of Keflavik International Airport (KEF) allowed on the day of disembarkation is 12:00 pm. Airport transfers are not included but can be purchased from Windstar Cruises. It is approx. a one-hour drive from the cruise terminal to the airport.

Passports: Passports are required for all guests and must be valid for six months after the end of the cruise, or January 29, 2028.

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Global Tracks offers optional travel insurance. Travel insurance is strongly suggested and will give you the opportunity to recover monies lost through cancellations. We offer Allianz Travel Insurance as an option. Premiums vary depending on your age and the cost of your trip. Purchase within 15 days of deposit for additional benefits.

Shore Excursions are open for reservations upon deposit.

Onboard Laundry Service:
Windstar offers an unlimited laundry service package for $9.50 per person, per day ($66.50 per person total).  The package can be pre-booked or added on the first day of your cruise.

You can also pay for laundry service as needed with individual articles of clothing ranging from $3 to $7 per item.  Windstar does not have self-service laundry facilities on board.

Booking Terms and Conditions:

Cancellation Penalties: All cancellations must be made in writing to Global Tracks. Travel insurance and airfare are non-refundable once purchased. Any payment to Global Tracks constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms. All cancellations are subject to the Global Tracks administration fee of $100 per person paid at deposit in addition to the below schedule:

Cancellation & Penalty Schedule Penalty Applicable
From time of deposit until March 23, 2027  $250 per person penalty
From March 24, 2027 to May 23, 2027 50% of total package penalty
After May 23, 2027 100% of total package penalty

Global Tracks and the Purdue President’s Council are committed to providing you with exceptional cruise and travel experiences. However, there are circumstances beyond our control that may affect the operation of our travel programs.

We strongly recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Travel insurance can provide coverage in the event of trip cancellations, delays, or interruptions due to unforeseen circumstances, including those considered force majeure events. “Force Majeure” means any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Global Tracks and the Purdue President’s Council including, but without limitation, acts of God, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, acts of terrorism, government intervention, riots, strikes, civil disturbance, sickness, pandemics, quarantine, weather conditions, defects in machinery and vehicles, delay, wildlife, or other untoward occurrences.

While we make every effort to adhere to the advertised cruise itinerary, we and our partners reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any part of the cruise without prior notice. Such changes are made with the safety and well-being of our passengers in mind. In the event of a cancellation due to a force majeure event, we will assess the situation on a case-by-case basis.

For more information or to book your suite, please contact Mandy!
Direct: 303-729-0609 or Toll-Free 800-989-1204
mandy@globaltracks.com or info@presidentscounciltravel.com