Northern Lights Boat Cruise

Embark on an enchanting adventure to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights by boat from Reykjavik. Sail away from the coastline, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and be captivated by the Aurora Borealis dancing in the night sky.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Harbour - The journey begins at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, where the ship sets sail. As you travel, you’ll navigate through the small islands of Faxaflói Bay and along Reykjavík’s coastline, offering a stunning view of the city while searching for marine wildlife.
    The most frequently observed creatures include minke and humpback whales, dolphins,…
What's Included
  • Panoramic views
  • On-board WiFi
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Drinks and snacks available for purchase
  • Professional guides
  • Spacious observation decks
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Experiencing the northern lights in the North Atlantic Ocean is an unforgettable adventure. As you sail away from Reykjavik’s shore and witness the Aurora Borealis amidst the magnificent snow-laden mountains in the backdrop, it becomes a memory for a lifetime.
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Location
Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & Tours
Ægisgarður
We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tonia_v
Nov 12, 2025
This trip is a win-win! - All of our group went on the bus tour and we chose the boat tour, and we were a little unsure about that. Come to find out, we were the only ones that saw the northern lights that night! The boat goes far enough out that you can go past the clouds to see the lights. They had an opportunity for you to go inside and warm up, but once we saw the lights, we didn’t even care that we were cold. The captain was super informative and really tried his best to point out any lights we should be looking at. I would highly recommend this trip! And even if you don’t see the lights, the city was beautiful from the water! This trip is a win-win.
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Claire_e
Nov 2, 2025
Amazing - We were really lucky to see the lights almost as soon as we went out. The guide was really informative, it was an incredible experience. Boat had a nice toasty lower section where could warm up and buy a hot drink, wrap up warm it is coooooold on the top but worth it!
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Lenita_c
Oct 19, 2025
A great option. - Great organization, small boat, comfortable, with food and drink available. Good time to see and photograph the Aurora Boreal.
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Linda_r
Oct 19, 2025
Outstanding Experience! - Absolutely AMAZING!!! I know they cannot control the Northern lights, but we saw a spectacular show that lasted two hours solid!! We had done the bus tour and seen only a gray streak but the greens and reds were vivid! The guide was great and as excited as we were. Bundle up!
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Kathleen_m
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent!! The crew was... - Excellent!! The crew was great and informative! Would recommend and do it again next time I'm in Iceland
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Hannah_b
Jul 11, 2025
A really lovely tour - Lovely boat, really knowledgeable staff who told us a lot about the lights. We were lucky and got some amazing pictures, you can see the lights from the shore (maybe we got lucky) but the boat trip was a lovely experience
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Leslie_b
Feb 26, 2025
It was freezing (february... - It was freezing (february 24) and couldn't see the lights with naked eye (camera caught some). Boat crew and guide were great. They offered to take us out again while we are still in Reykjavik but we just don't have time. I'm glad I at least tried, but I should have put on at least one, maybe 2 extra layers...brrrr.
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Firdoze_b
Sep 17, 2025
Lucky is a Wonderful tour guide. She tried her best to assist everyone. - There’s a 15% discount at the Old Harbour Restaurant - however you must first check in for the trip to retrieve it. We had dinner but could not use the discount because we were not aware of the 15% until after we paid for our meal. The boat and crew are wonderful.
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Sunshine793425
Nov 20, 2025
Northern lights - We didnt get to see the Northern Lights, was told to pick up a form to recieve a free return but no one there to pick form up from
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Bruce_t
Oct 10, 2025
Do not book this tour in advance! - Do NOT book this tour in advance! Wait until you are in Reykjavik to make sure the Northern Lights are going to appear that night, and then book a tour. Unless it is absolutely pouring, this boat will go out even if they know there is extremely little chance, just so they can take your money. Then they will tell you that you can go again no charge, but meanwhile they have your money! It's a nice boat, but the goal is to see the Northern Lights - not float around in the harbor. Again - do not book this in advance!
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From $78
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).