IMAGES: GETTY astounding natural wonders-hot springs, lava fields, thundering waterfalls and northern lights-have made it a popular land destination. But the island is also a favorite cruise stop, with copious options for exploring and adventure. Some of the following cruise itineraries offer a taste of this beautiful North Atlantic country, and others serve it as a main course. Tauck's 7-night Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice small-ship cruise on Le Soléal or Le Boreal sells out year after year. It's easy to see why. The ships carry only 160 passengers, offer private excursions included in the cruise price and provide naturalists onboard. The in-depth itinerary includes remote areas: tiny fishing villages near Grundarfjördur, the little-known Westman Islands and the country's second-largest settlement, Akureyri, founded by the Vikings. Guests can step across the Arctic Circle on treeless Grimsey Island and meet a farming family on Vigur Island. Signature TRAVELER SUMMER 2014 21