Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik: An Eco-Conscious Voyage under Mystical Skies

Embark on an eco-conscious Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik and witness the mystical phenomenon under starry skies. Join Elding, a renowned environmentally friendly company, for an unforgettable experience at sea.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elding Whale Watching - Embark on a captivating ~2 hour evening Northern Lights & City Cruise to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis as they illuminate the night sky with vibrant colors and movement. As the journey takes you into Faxaflói bay, enjoy sweeping views of Reykjavík’s lit-up skyline and landmarks like the Harpa Concert Hall and…
What's Included
  • Sighting guarantee - or try again for FREE!
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Warm floatable overalls
  • Excellent guidance
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The Northern Lights Cruise departing from Reykjavík offers a remarkable opportunity to immerse oneself in Iceland’s breathtaking natural wonders. Sailing beneath the Arctic night sky in pursuit of the Aurora Borealis is a truly enchanting experience, creating unforgettable memories. This journey is crafted to provide a delightful and distinctive way to…

Location
Elding Whale Watching
Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Davidsf9876hi
Apr 3, 2026
Dancing lights - Maria was excelent and lights came out to play
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Karenhg5712nc
Mar 21, 2026
Wonderful - It was amazing! We were very lucky as the lights were quite strong that night. The views of the city line were also stunning!
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Meghan_f
Mar 18, 2026
Thought this was well... - Thought this was well worth the money, we got very lucky with your views this night. I would highly recommend it to anyone and also would recommend braving the cold and sitting on the top deck for the best views. Also thought it was great that they sent photos to us afterwards as well.
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361maiw
Mar 14, 2026
Lights with a 2 year old! - We are a couple travelling from the U.K. with a two year old. We were keen to get out to see if we could spot the northern lights but bus tours wouldn’t take us with the child. The boat would however accept us as there are warm inside places to rest. It is obviously very cold on a boat on the upper decks so dress well, our child was wrapped in a snow suit, carried in a sling with my fleece coat the wrapped around both of us. She was toasty and slept the whole way. If you get queasy at sea they also provide sea sickness tablets. Obviously the trip is entirely dependent on Mother Nature, our tour started with some gentle lights only properly visible through a camera lens and there is a lot of waiting. On this night however they developed into a beautiful sight and one of my bucket list was well and truly ticked!
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Sue
Mar 14, 2026
Fantastic- worth every penny - We were very lucky to see the Aurora throughout our voyage. The lights were pointed out by our guide who provided a good commentary.
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Griffin
Mar 12, 2026
Most Amazing View Ever! - Amazing views! Started off with a little arch and wasn’t sure if we would see much. Then, in the blink of an eye…this
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Morgan_p
Mar 10, 2026
Great Communication and a Fun Northern Lights Experience on the Water - Our Northern Lights boat cruise was a great experience overall. The cruise was initially canceled due to weather, but the tour provider was very proactive in communicating with us and letting us know about the change. They made it easy to rebook for another evening during our trip. The rescheduling process was seamless and required very little effort on our part, which we really appreciated. Once we went on the tour, it was a fun and unique way to see the Northern Lights while also getting out on the water. Overall, it was a great experience and we appreciated how smoothly everything was handled.
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Rachel_h
Mar 10, 2026
We had an incredible time... - We had an incredible time on our cruise! The crew were excellent and although we only saw a glimpse of the aurora borealis on our booked night, we received complimentary tickets and booked on again to witness the most amazing couple of hours of the northern lights dancing in the sky! A truly magical experience!
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Simon
Mar 6, 2026
Nice activity - Nice boat trip along the coast of Reykjavik. We got a little glimpse of the Northern Lights!
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Billmp5565nr
Mar 13, 2026
Trip cancelled refund? - Trip was canceled by tour company because of rough seas How do I get a refund
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