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Experience Reykjavík at its most festive and atmospheric on Reykjavík New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sea. Celebrate above the reflections of Reykjavík’s spectacular festive skyline on Reykjavík New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sea.
Glowing streets, mischievous Yule Lads, local traditions and seasonal flavours make Icelandic celebration wonderfully distinctive. Clear organisation and engaging guidance keep the experience smooth, rewarding and easy to enjoy.
Celebrate above the reflections of Reykjavík’s spectacular festive skyline on Reykjavík New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sea. Arrival & boarding: Meet at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and check in before stepping onboard for a late-night New Year’s Eve cruise.
From the water, fireworks and city lights stretch across the horizon in a wonderfully atmospheric maritime celebration. Clear organisation and carefully chosen viewpoints keep the experience smooth, rewarding and easy to enjoy.
Arrival & boarding: Meet at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and check in before stepping onboard for a late-night New Year’s Eve cruise.
Set sail into Faxaflói bay: As the boat leaves the harbour, Reykjavík’s skyline opens up across the water, giving you a front-row seat from the sea.
Warm and comfortable onboard: Choose the open deck for the full winter atmosphere, or relax inside the heated lounge. Warm overalls and blankets are available to keep you cosy.
Fireworks from the water: Reykjavík’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are famously city-wide, with fireworks lighting up the night in every direction. Watching from the bay makes the views feel extra wide and cinematic.
Party touches: Enjoy a welcome drink, grab your party hat and trumpet, and settle in with snacks as the countdown approaches.
Midnight moment: When the clock nears midnight, join the onboard countdown and toast the New Year with the city glowing all around you.
Return to harbour: After the main fireworks peak, cruise back to the Old Harbour and step ashore with the rest of the night still ahead of you in downtown Reykjavík.
Bonus possibility: If conditions are right, you might even spot Northern Lights on the way.
What is included
- New Year’s Eve cruise with panoramic views of Reykjavík’s fireworks
- Welcome drink
- Party hats and trumpets
- Warm overalls and blankets
- Heated indoor lounge
- Onboard WiFi and WC facilities
- Chips and snacks
- Open bar with select beverages available for purchase
What do I need to bring
- Warm winter clothing (hat, gloves, and a windproof layer)
- Good shoes with grip (harbour areas can be icy)
- Phone/camera for night photos
- A good mood for the countdown
Good to know
- Seasonal departure: operated on New Year’s Eve (31 December).
- Typical time: around 22:30–00:30 (times can vary by schedule).
- This tour is subject to weather and sea conditions.
- Limited seats: booking early is recommended.
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Minimum drinking age is 20 years.
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Highlights
- See Reykjavík’s New Year’s Eve fireworks from the sea
- Heated indoor lounge plus outdoor deck viewing
- Warm overalls and blankets available onboard
- Welcome drink, party hats and trumpets for the countdown
- City skyline and bay views in every direction
- Chance of Northern Lights if conditions are right
Reykjavík New Year’s Eve Celebration at Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Experience Reykjavík at its most festive and atmospheric. Icelandic traditions, winter atmosphere and local stories give the occasion a sense of celebration that goes beyond ordinary sightseeing.
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