Northern Lights Cruise Reykjavik
About this activity
Highlights
- Cruise from Reykjavik harbor
- Expert commentary on Aurora Borealis
- Warm drinks and blankets provided
- Comfortable viewing areas on deck
- Chance to witness the Northern Lights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided cruise from downtown Reykjavik
- Expert commentary on Northern Lights phenomena
- Warm beverages and blankets onboard
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Elding Whale Watching, Ægisgarður 5c, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the local weather forecast for optimal viewing conditions
- Confirm the tour's departure time and location in advance
- Understand that sightings of the Northern Lights are not guaranteed due to natural variability
Know before you go
- Dress warmly in layers to stay comfortable during the cruise
- Bring a camera with manual settings to capture the Northern Lights
- Be prepared for potential sea conditions; motion sickness remedies are advisable
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Passengers with limited mobility are warmly welcome. However, please note that our boats are not fully accessible, as steep stairs and high thresholds may limit access to inside areas and toilet facilities.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a light-weight chair on board our larger boats. If possible, please notify us of your arrival in advance, as assistance with boarding may be required.
- If conditions are unfavourable, the tour may be cancelled at short notice. Should this happen, we will notify you by phone or email.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and can be highly unpredictable. If no sightings occur during your tour, you will be offered complimentary tickets to try again on another night at no extra cost.
Traveler reviews
A night I’ll never forget
This experience was amazing! The northern lights danced around us for over an hour. It was other worldly - something I never thought I’d see in person. No need to look through phones, they shone brightly! The boat was great, yummy hot chocolate and lovely staff
Extended Tour Became Tiresome
Overall the tour went well and the warm coveralls provided where incredibly helpful in the cold weather. However, the tour operators extended the tour by more than an hour and an half to keep searching for the Northern Lights. I appreciate that they wanted to deliver on the experience but this made the tour far too long for already tired travelers.
Amazing time!
What an incredible experience. The guide went out of his way to make sure we saw as many lights as possible. He even extended the time of the tour because he thought the lights would peak. And they did! What a show. Staff was kind and patient . They provided warm overalls for us to wear. Amazing experience.
Do not skip this tour with elding wonderful
The company is excellent. The crew is very friendly, very helpful. I enjoyed it so much. I didn't even want to get off the boat. They give you the option if you don't see the nut lights the first time go again, which is what happened to me. And everybody was wonderful. I highly recommend this tour
Lovely tour - really recommend
Really good tour - very friendly guides and straightforward instructions.