Northern Lights Boat Cruise

Embark on an enchanting adventure to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights by boat from Reykjavik. Sail away from the coastline, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and be captivated by the Aurora Borealis dancing in the night sky.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Harbour - The journey begins at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, where the ship sets sail. As you travel, you’ll navigate through the small islands of Faxaflói Bay and along Reykjavík’s coastline, offering a stunning view of the city while searching for marine wildlife.
    The most frequently observed creatures include minke and humpback whales, dolphins,…
What's Included
  • Panoramic views
  • On-board WiFi
  • Drinks and snacks available for purchase
  • Professional guides
  • Spacious observation decks
  • All fees and taxes included
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Experiencing the northern lights in the North Atlantic Ocean is an unforgettable adventure. As you sail away from Reykjavik’s shore and witness the Aurora Borealis amidst the magnificent snow-laden mountains in the backdrop, it becomes a memory for a lifetime.
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Location
Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & Tours
Ægisgarður
We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Leslie_b
Feb 26, 2025
It was freezing (february... - It was freezing (february 24) and couldn't see the lights with naked eye (camera caught some). Boat crew and guide were great. They offered to take us out again while we are still in Reykjavik but we just don't have time. I'm glad I at least tried, but I should have put on at least one, maybe 2 extra layers...brrrr.
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Elizabeth_c
Feb 15, 2025
Great cruise! - Great northern lights cruise, the staff crew member was really friendly and funny and kept us up to date with updates. Shame we didn’t see any lights after leaving the harbour but absolutely nothing the team could’ve done! Nice boat with lots of outdoor and indoor seating options. If you plan on having food beforehand, make sure you pick your ticket up from the machine in the restaurant first before you eat to get 15% off with your ticket when you present it on paying! We didn’t know that sadly and ate at the restaurant without getting a discount, but the restaurant was great with good prices too and food.
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Adrian_s
Nov 8, 2024
Great cruise amazing lights - Great crew. Fun time with the option of going inside for drinks and stay out of the rain. We got to see some amazing lights towards the end of the boat trip
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Ann_d
Oct 28, 2024
Amazing experience - Unbelievable experience. Beautiful boat, amazing amenities and good prices for drinks and lovely onboard team to look after us. Our tour guide was superb and incredibly informative and helpful. An absolute must for chasing the Northern ligjts!
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Shawna_b
Oct 27, 2024
Great evening cruise - We did see some of the northern lights but the colors where not there. The boat is great along with the crew. Being on the water and seeing the beautiful stars was great. Checking in was a bit difficult. The check in is a red building that is a restaurant. ( food was great there! )
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Nicole_d
Feb 25, 2025
Great guide. Nice atmosphere - Great guide. Nice atmosphere. Crew kept us up to date with where to see the lights. We got a slight show which was lovely. Thank you!
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Tony_w
Dec 18, 2024
Northern lights - Lucky this time to see the northern lights Decent boat ,crew good at talking informative regarding the lights
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769suem
Oct 20, 2024
The search of northern lights - We took a night cruise into the Faxafloi Bay to search for Northern Lights. Our captain was able to point them out and explain them too. We had a night of green color all around us. It was very cold but there is a lower area to get out of the cold and enjoy some hot beverages for purchase. I am so glad we were about to witness what we came to see.
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Lyndsay_s
Nov 9, 2024
Disappointed - Comfortable boat and facilities. Did not see the lights unfortunately but was offered the chance to go again which we will.
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Samira_m
Nov 13, 2024
Didn’t see the lights - It gets very cold and we didn’t really see any lights. You have to look through your phone which was really disappointing. The photo I included was the best shot. I would suggest doing this tour if you do on your first day because they let you come back if you don’t see the lights.
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