Cruise ships are reportedly being pushed away from Icelandic destinations due to a new infrastructure tax that was introduced in 2025.

The Iceland Monitor reported that the effects of the new fee are being felt especially in rural communities, which are said to be facing economic setbacks because of it.

Mentioning data from Cruise Iceland, the local news source noted that cruise ship calls dropped sharply, with advance bookings through 2027 falling by over 50 percent in some ports.

The organization submitted the data to Iceland’s Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs and Trade.

According to the Iceland Monitor, the country’s new tax is substantially higher than comparable charges in neighboring countries.

“The situation is seriously bleak, especially for communities outside th

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