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Northern Lights Cruise: Unique Reykjavik Experience with Expert Guide
4.0
349 Ratings
Reykjavík
Experience the stunning northern lights from the North Atlantic Ocean. Sail away from the city lights to find the ideal location for witnessing this breathtaking natural phenomenon.
Experience the stunning northern lights from the North Atlantic Ocean. Sail away from the city lights to find the ideal location for witnessing this breathtaking natural phenomenon.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Special Tours - Experiencing the northern lights from the ocean is truly remarkable. Sailing away from Reykjavik’s coastline to witness the aurora borealis over the North-Atlantic Ocean, with stunning mountains and city lights in the background, is an unforgettable adventure.
This exclusive tour lasts approximately 2 hours, departing from…
- Special Tours - Experiencing the northern lights from the ocean is truly remarkable. Sailing away from Reykjavik’s coastline to witness the aurora borealis over the North-Atlantic Ocean, with stunning mountains and city lights in the background, is an unforgettable adventure.
This exclusive tour lasts approximately 2 hours, departing from Reykjavik’s old harbor on luxurious boats, either Rósin or Andrea. Enjoy breathtaking views of the capital’s beautiful coastline as you head out to find the northern lights. In just 15-30 minutes, you’ll reach an ideal spot away from city lights, perfect for aurora viewing.
Please note that this tour is highly dependent on favorable weather conditions. Cancellations may occur if conditions are not suitable.
When the northern lights forecast is promising but it’s too windy for a sea excursion, guests will be taken on a small private bus tour to chase the lights on land. They will also be offered a spot on the next available northern lights cruise at no extra cost.
What's Included
- Free WiFi & heated indoor seating
- Use of thermal overalls - also available in children’s sizes
- Pictures taken on every tour, available to download free of charge
- Crew members can be asked for photography assistance on board
- Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your tour
- Free WiFi & heated indoor seating
- Use of thermal overalls - also available in children’s sizes
- Pictures taken on every tour, available to download free of charge
- Crew members can be asked for photography assistance on board
- Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drink (can be purchased on board)
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee)
- Food and drink (can be purchased on board)
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee)
Additional Information
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- If cancelled due to inclement weather you will be given the option to reschedule or receive a full refund (if you have not joined the tour previously). If conditions to see the lights still look good, but sea conditions are poor, you will be offered a Northern Lights by Bus tour instead. Please note that the…
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- If cancelled due to inclement weather you will be given the option to reschedule or receive a full refund (if you have not joined the tour previously). If conditions to see the lights still look good, but sea conditions are poor, you will be offered a Northern Lights by Bus tour instead. Please note that the coach tour is the same price as the boat tour, and therefore if you choose to join the coach tour in these circumstances, a refund will not be offered.
- If you join the tour and there are no sightings you will get another ticket to join on the next available day. No refund if you have already been on the tours and used the service. This offer does not expire and can also be used in a few years.
- Hotel pick up: Available to book directly with supplier (Extra Fees Apply).
Location
Special Tours
Make your way to Special Tours ticket office located on Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík for check-in. We recommend being at the check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(349 Ratings)
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Paul
Jan 21, 2026
Your BEST Option for Darkness - Excellent experience hosted by a professional and humorous crew. This tour operator is focused on delivering a very memorable cruise. The forecast G3 magnetic storm produced beautiful overhead lights in the darkness of the sea just outside of Reykjavik harbor. Our narrator's explanation of the experience (often humorous) added to the overall enjoyment. Most strongly recommend this option to avoid light pollution.
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Occdoc
Jan 8, 2026
Magic in the sky - So ecstatic to view the Northern Lights almost as soon as the ship pulled out of the harbor, despite the forecast of low probability. Plus guide Celina provided a thorough, factual and very interesting commentary and some very practical tips on how best to capture the lights on our cameras. Totally awesome tour!
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Martin_p
Dec 19, 2025
You need to do this!!! - First trip on the boat we were unable to see the Northern Lights due to the weather. Was informed that we could come back again at no extra charge.
The next night was amazing!! Took many great photos!!! Great guide and very informative!!
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20191014
Dec 15, 2025
Great trip with a friendly team and great views of the Northern Lights! - Good comms from the start altho there was a hiccup over transfer to the harbour.
Once on board the guide gave a constant informative commentary, identifying the best places to look and highlighting when activity was at its peak. Comfortable boat with a friendly crew.
Northern lights were also cooperative so a key bucket list item also achieved!
Highly recommended.
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Jmsmith73
Dec 12, 2025
Great Tour - It was a great trip. The crew was great and we got to see the lights. I would highly recommend this tour. The boat had a nice warm inner cabin to sit in between light shows.
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Thuvesakevinp
Dec 8, 2025
Exceptional - We were fortunate to see the northern lights for the whole 2 hours. We had just set off from the pier and there were the lights. The tour guide was exceptional in his knowledge and humour.
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Darshna
Nov 28, 2025
Such a spectacular view of the Aurora Borealis - Patrick was informative, fun, and made the trip so great. The northern lights put on a real show for us, and the boat crew were helpful and engaging
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Gina
Nov 15, 2025
The hunt for Aurora - Pack your winter coat, touque and warm mittens as you board the Andrea boat from 9-midnight to hunt for Aurora herself! We got lucky and she came out to dazzle us with an amazing display before we had to head back to the harbour. This company was friendly and even offered an on board photographer in case you wanted to live in the moment. There were many enclosed decks in case you wanted to warm up and say a prayer or two to the nature gods to send Aurora your way! This company also had an amazing policy where if you don’t see the northern lights, that they will let you back on a future tour (no expiration date) so that the next time you are in Iceland, you can come back and try again! This did not disappoint!
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Dreamer39895110202
Nov 2, 2025
Fantastic experience - A fantastic experience, our guide Justine a great master of humor who made the night very enjoyable despite the cold and clouds. Thanks for the photos and the amazing aurora we could see thanks to the crew.
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Addict2holidays
Jan 8, 2026
Great view of the lights - Did a northern lights cruise, boat left on time, was out a good couple hours, saw the lights, so bright even without using phone/camera. Recommend to dress very warm, they do offer overalls to also put on if you need them as an extra layer. The host was very informative, looking for and finding where the lights were, inside there was a area you could get drinks and snacks, I had hot chocolate and I thought the price extremely reasonable and the drink was very nice. There is a decent amount of seating. A great evening was had
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