Description
Leave the city lights behind as the boat sails from Reykjavík Old Harbour into Faxaflói Bay. An experienced guide explains the science, stories and folklore of the Aurora Borealis while the crew chooses the most promising viewing area for the evening.
Spend time outside beneath the open sky or warm up in the heated seating area. Warm overalls are available in adult and children’s sizes, and the crew takes photographs when conditions allow so you can stay present for the experience.
Why choose this Northern Lights boat tour?
Choose this cruise for its practical mix of open-deck aurora viewing, a warm indoor cabin, photography help and a flexible weather backup plan. It reaches darker water outside the harbour quickly while keeping Reykjavík close at hand.
What is included
- Approximately 2–3-hour guided cruise
- Experienced Northern Lights guide
- Warm overalls in adult and children’s sizes
- Heated indoor seating
- Free crew photographs when conditions allow
- Wi-Fi, restrooms and onboard snack bar
- Complimentary return ticket under the current no-sighting terms
What do I need to bring
- Warm layers and a weatherproof outer layer
- Hat and gloves
- Sturdy, slip-resistant shoes
- Camera or phone
- Voucher and valid identification
Good to know
Meeting point: Meet at the ticket office at Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík Old Harbour, 101 Reykjavík. Open in Google Maps.
Optional pickup: Pickup can be added during booking and normally begins 60 minutes before departure. Your voucher confirms the selected pickup point and final time.
Food and drinks from the onboard bar are purchased separately. Sailing depends on suitable sea and weather conditions. If sailing is not possible while aurora conditions remain suitable, the current operator terms may provide a bus backup and a later opportunity to join the boat tour.
Highlights
- Aurora hunting from Faxaflói Bay
- Reykjavík skyline at night
- Warm overalls and heated saloon
- Free tour photographs
- Open ocean views
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavík – Frequently Asked Questions
You can watch the sky from the open deck with Reykjavík’s lights behind you, then warm up in the heated seating area between viewing opportunities. The guide adds practical aurora knowledge, stories and photography support throughout the cruise.
The boat normally reaches darker water outside Reykjavík Old Harbour in about 15–20 minutes. The captain then chooses the most promising area for the evening’s sea, cloud and aurora conditions.
The crew can help with camera settings and takes photographs during the tour when conditions allow. Those tour photographs are made available under the operator’s current download arrangements.
You can use the heated indoor seating, watch the onboard Northern Lights presentation and purchase a hot drink or snack from the bar. Warm overalls are available for adults and children.
You can meet at Geirsgata 11 at Reykjavík Old Harbour or add pickup during booking. Pickup normally begins 60 minutes before departure, and the voucher confirms the final point and time.
The cruise only sails in suitable sea conditions. Current terms may provide a bus backup when sailing is not possible but aurora conditions are favourable, and a complimentary return ticket applies when the tour operates without a sighting.
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