Description
Set out from Reykjavík Old Harbour aboard a purpose-equipped yacht and follow the coastline towards darker water. The crew monitors aurora and weather conditions while you look back towards Harpa Concert Hall, Sun Voyager, Höfði and the Imagine Peace Tower when it is illuminated.
Use the spacious outdoor decks for panoramic views or relax inside with a warm blanket. Passenger numbers are limited compared with many larger sightseeing vessels, helping create a more relaxed evening on the water.
Why choose a Northern Lights yacht cruise?
Choose this option for a more intimate vessel, generous observation space and comfortable indoor seating. The route also offers a fresh view of Reykjavík’s waterfront landmarks while the crew searches the darker parts of Faxaflói Bay.
What is included
- Approximately 1.5–2.5-hour guided yacht cruise
- Smaller-group format
- Panoramic outdoor decks and indoor seating
- Warm blankets
- Experienced crew
- Wi-Fi where connection permits
- Access to the onboard bar and café
- Complimentary return opportunity under current no-sighting terms
What do I need to bring
- Warm layers and a weatherproof outer layer
- Hat and gloves
- Sturdy footwear
- Camera or binoculars
- Voucher
Good to know
Meeting point: Check in 30 minutes before departure at Old Harbour House, Ægisgarður 2, 101 Reykjavík. Open in Google Maps.
Optional pickup: Pickup can be added during booking. The normal collection window is 75–45 minutes before departure, and the voucher confirms the final point and time.
The cruise depends on suitable sea and weather conditions. Drinks and light refreshments are purchased separately, and current retry terms apply when the cruise operates without a sighting.
Highlights
- Stable luxury yacht
- Smaller groups
- Panoramic night views
- Warm blankets and lounge
- Old Harbour departure
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise from Reykjavík – Frequently Asked Questions
The yacht offers a smaller-group atmosphere, spacious outdoor viewing areas and comfortable indoor seating. It suits travellers who want a relaxed alternative to a larger sightseeing boat.
Depending on route and visibility, you may see Harpa Concert Hall, Sun Voyager, Höfði and the city lights from the water. The Imagine Peace Tower can also be visible when it is illuminated.
You can move between panoramic outdoor decks and comfortable indoor seating throughout the trip. Warm blankets are available, and drinks or light refreshments can be purchased onboard.
Check in 30 minutes before departure at Old Harbour House, Ægisgarður 2. If you add pickup, the normal collection window is 75–45 minutes before departure and your voucher confirms the final details.
Use the age categories shown in the live booking selector, which currently includes children aged 0–6 and teenagers aged 7–15. Follow the final voucher and operator instructions for the booked departure.
The crew chooses the route from the evening forecast, but the aurora is a natural phenomenon. When the cruise operates without a sighting, the operator’s current complimentary return terms apply.
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