Description
Sail from Reykjavík Old Harbour as the city’s illuminated waterfront falls behind you. The crew watches the sea, cloud and aurora conditions while the route moves into darker parts of Faxaflói Bay.
Look back towards landmarks such as Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrímskirkja, and see the Imagine Peace Tower when it is illuminated and the route allows. Move between the open 360-degree viewing platform and the heated saloon throughout the cruise.
Why choose this city-and-aurora cruise?
This cruise stands out by pairing the aurora hunt with Reykjavík’s night-time skyline. It is a strong choice when you want open-deck viewing, indoor comfort and city landmarks as part of the same evening experience.
What is included
- Approximately 1.5–2.5-hour cruise
- Live English commentary
- Views of Reykjavík’s illuminated skyline
- 360-degree viewing platform
- Heated indoor saloon
- Warm overalls and blankets
- Wi-Fi on board
- Crew photographs when conditions allow
- Complimentary return ticket 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 phone; a stabiliser can help on a moving boat
- Voucher
Good to know
Meeting point: Meet at the ticket office at Ægisgarður 5c, Reykjavík Old Harbour, 101 Reykjavík. Open in Google Maps.
Optional pickup: Pickup can be added during booking. Your voucher confirms the selected pickup point and collection time.
Hot drinks and snacks are available to purchase in the onboard café. The cruise operates only in suitable sea and weather conditions, and the current complimentary return-ticket terms apply when no lights are seen.
Highlights
- Reykjavík skyline from the sea
- 360-degree outdoor viewing deck
- Warm overalls and heated saloon
- Imagine Peace Tower when illuminated
- Aurora photography assistance
Reykjavík Northern Lights & City Cruise – Frequently Asked Questions
The evening combines an aurora search in darker water with views back towards Reykjavík’s illuminated shoreline. The cityscape remains part of the experience even while the crew looks for the clearest sky.
Depending on visibility and route, you may see Harpa Concert Hall, Hallgrímskirkja and the city skyline from the bay. The Imagine Peace Tower can also be visible when it is illuminated.
Use the open 360-degree platform for wide sky views, then move into the heated saloon whenever you want to warm up. You can switch between the two areas throughout the cruise.
Warm overalls and blankets are available, and the boat has a heated saloon. Hot drinks and snacks can be purchased from the onboard café.
Meet at Ægisgarður 5c at Reykjavík Old Harbour, or add pickup in the booking flow. The voucher confirms the final check-in or pickup time and location.
The crew monitors sea, cloud and aurora conditions and chooses the route accordingly. Sailing can change or be cancelled when conditions are unsuitable, and current return-ticket terms apply when the cruise operates without a sighting.
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