Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik: An Eco-Conscious Voyage under Mystical Skies

Embark on an eco-conscious Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik and witness the mystical phenomenon under starry skies. Join Elding, a renowned environmentally friendly company, for an unforgettable experience at sea.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elding Whale Watching - Embark on a captivating ~2 hour evening cruise to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis as they illuminate the night sky with vibrant colors and graceful movements. Experience breathtaking views from the outdoor platforms or enjoy the scenery from our cozy indoor saloon, equipped with free WiFi, restroom facilities, and…
What's Included
  • Multimedia show
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Warm floatable overalls
  • Excellent guidance
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The Northern Lights Cruise departing from Reykjavík offers a remarkable opportunity to immerse oneself in Iceland’s breathtaking natural wonders. Sailing beneath the Arctic night sky in pursuit of the Aurora Borealis is a truly enchanting experience, creating unforgettable memories. This journey is crafted to provide a delightful and distinctive way to…

Location
Elding Whale Watching
Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joann_h
Apr 18, 2025
Cold but gorgeous - It was exciting to see the northern lights! So glad I put on the red artic suits- it helped with the cold wind
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Matthewpz562eg
Mar 24, 2025
Amaizing northern lights tour - View was amaizing. It was really cold out but they provided warm suites so I could stay out and watch the lights all night.
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G1600myjr
Mar 22, 2025
The professionals "working" the tour love what they do and are happy to provide the best experience! - The tour was above and beyond any expectation that I had. When you are taken out on a boat to view northern lights, you expect the crew to have the skill and knowledge with respect to navigating and knowing the potential for lights. We had that with the Elding professionals. They also cared about our safety and comfort. What stood out though - the entire crew embraced and supported our experience any and every way that they could. The customer engagement was superior! It was obvious that the crew was excited to be able to provide a thrilling northern lights viewing to each of us on the boat. It is always more enjoyable when you see the people “working” the tour loving what they do. The tour was above and beyond any expectation that I had. Thank you, Elding. Oh, and what a pleasant surprise to find out at the end of the tour that we could just email and we could have access to photographs from the night. Takk fyrir :-)
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Marina_m
Mar 15, 2025
An amazing experience - I went on the boat tour eith a friend and we both really enjoyed it. We saw some beautiful scenery and because of clouds we were pretty much resigned that we won't see the Northern Lights. But like 5 min before the boat needed to turn around, the clouds opened up and we saw a beautiful Aurora display. The guide was very informative and helpful about the legends and science behind this natural phenomena as well as with tips on the best ways of taking photos od the Aurora. Just a note though, if you get motion sickness, be sure to prepare yourself as the boat is relatively small, and waters coukd be choppy.
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578dtb
Mar 13, 2025
Wonderful Experience - We took a short visit to Iceland. I've studied the Northern Lights for a few years, so it was crucial to see the lights on this trip. We were very blessed by God! Everyone was friendly from ticket booth and crew on board. (We did buy our tickets in advance from Viator. We had no clue of the company name, so finding the ticket booth on the boardwalk was a tad tricky but quick). Lights started before tour...but the captain kept the boat at dock for any last minute boarders. Left exactly on time. Returned exactly on time. We didn't need it, but coveralls are available to borrow. Indoor seats available. Drinks for purchase. Perfect experience!
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F400qjmaryf
Mar 11, 2025
Great customer service! - This company if very friendly and easy to work with. We did not see the northern lights due to clouds and had to reschedule for another night. The really want you to have a good experience.
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Carinagama
Mar 10, 2025
Must see at least once in your life - Its so great that they provide free return tickets if you don't get to see the northern lights the 1st time. Thats what happened to us. We managed to see them on our 2nd night 😊 the experience was great and the staff is very professional. They replied to my emails very quickly. Also they provided free professional photos of the northern lights which was a nice surprise since i didn't get to capture very good photos with my phone.
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Donnataylor_b
Mar 9, 2025
Beautiful experience - We we're blessed to have a perfect night. An hour and 45 minutes of continual lights and dancing. Even the captain said... Folks it doesn't get better than this. Nice crew Clean boat. Blankets or overall gears provided.
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T5956jhdonnam
Mar 14, 2025
Boat cruise nice change from bus tour - Boat cruise was nice. Very choppy and cloudy but at the end of the two hours, it cleared some to catch a few photos. Cold up top but nice views.
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Shirley_g
Mar 18, 2025
No luck - Nothing is guaranteed of course. We were hoping for Northern lights, but didn't see any. It was cloudy, but I feel I should get a refund and not a voucher for another trip. I have no idea when I'll be back.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).