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Most travelers book about 3 weeks ahead. Booking early saves about 13%. March is the cheapest month, from US$23 per person, and August is the busiest month.
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Travel to the Westfjords on the Baldur Ferry from Stykkisholmur Town on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
The Baldur Ferry runs all year, taking passengers from Stykkisholmur Town on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula to Brjanslaekur in the Westfjords via Flatey Island. Stykkisholmur Town, the largest town in the area, is about a two-hour drive from Reykjavik. You can bring your car on board.
You can also drive from Stykkisholmur Town to the Westfjords, but the ferry is quicker and lets you take a break from driving and see Breidafjordur Bay.
To the north, as you get closer, you see the tabletop mountains and deep fjords of the Westfjords. To the south, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula has many volcanic peaks and a view of Snaefellsjokull Glacier.
The crossing takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a stop at Flatey Island, once a center of religion, culture, and the arts. Few visitors come to the island, which has a long history. In summer, if you take the earlier ferry, you can get off and spend a couple of hours exploring the small island community before taking the next boat on to the Westfjords.
Cars are not allowed on Flatey Island, so if you stop there, you give the keys to your car to a member of staff, who parks it on the other side for you to collect when you arrive.
You can also look out for wildlife. The islands of the bay are known for their seabirds and are a favorite nesting ground for white-tailed eagles, and many seals live in the waters of Breidafjordur Bay.
The Baldur Ferry is spacious, with comfortable seating indoors and plenty of space on deck to take in the views. The passenger lounge above the car deck sells hot and cold dishes, drinks, and sweets. Pets are allowed in certain areas on board, and there is free Wi-Fi.
Brjanslaekur is a gateway to the Westfjords and a good base for exploring the region, with sights such as the Latrabjarg Cliffs, known for birdwatching, and Dynjandi Waterfall within reach.
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