Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik: Experience the Magnificent Aurora Borealis at Sea

Experience the magnificent Aurora Borealis at sea on a Northern Lights yacht cruise in Reykjavik. Join the Amelia Rose for a chance to witness this bewitching celestial phenomenon.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Harbour - Departing from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, the ship embarks on a journey 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, and porpoises. There is also the…
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

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is a mesmerizing celestial display that has enchanted many generations and stands as one of the most spectacular sights on our planet.
From the coastline of Reykjavík, in North Atlantic Ocean, one can have one of the most spectacular views of this breathtaking spectacle.
An unmatched way to experience this sight…

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.

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Amy_t
Sep 26, 2025
Great way to chase the... - Great way to chase the northern lights! A bit difficult to get long exposure pictures of the lights when on a rocking boat, but we had a great time regardless and got to watch the lights mode and dance for almost an hour!
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Ndidi_r
Sep 9, 2025
She is a marvelous sight - Perfect everything! Information, warm cozy insides of the boat. Plenty of room on the decks for pictures.
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Darrell_f
Aug 11, 2025
Chill vibe - I never thought you had to use your camera to see the northern lights. I enjoyed the experience tho.
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Gina_c
Apr 10, 2025
Worth the cold! - Since the weather is always changing our tour got postponed a few nights. The operator was excellent in communicating the change of plans and we were able to rebook once the weather cleared up. The staff was pleasant and knowledgeable giving tips for taking photos and directing us where to look. It was a very peaceful end to the trip and would absolutely recommend. For those who get seasick, the bay was calm and the ride was very smooth. And we got to see the most amazing display of the lights over the city.
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Hope_t
Oct 7, 2025
Disappointed - Disappointed the tour wasn't cancelled as it was very cloudy and rainy last night. The people were very nice but I think if there's such a poor chance of seeing the lights it should've been canceled. Instead we're told we can come back with in 3 years and try again.
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Mindy_b
Sep 18, 2025
Good intentions but a bust - While the boat was comfortable and the crew were helpful providing background on the northern lights we were unsuccessful for the entirety of our trip to see the lights… I would suggest waiting to arriving in Iceland before booking this excursion and while you can rebook while there and for up to three years for us this was a bust
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John_r
Sep 7, 2025
Find another way to see the northern lights - The whole ride up for this experience is misleading starting with the picture of the yacht and all the northern lights around it. Then it says we’re gonna sail out past islands to where there’s no light pollution in reality. All we did was sale a couple of minutes out into the harbor, there was tons of light pollution, making it pretty much impossible to see anything but a little bit of white mist. The crew did a good job trying to convince you that you were seeing something, but it was nothing like the write up or images would make you believe very disappointing.
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Stephanie_w
Apr 20, 2025
Overdue Review - Wasted money, wasted time. Tried this tour Christmas week 2024. I get the feeling they don’t take the boat out far enough so that folks keep paying for more attempts. Both nights we attempted, they anchored the boat at a distance where you could clearly see the city and the skyline lights. How could that area possibly be dark enough for the NL?? Lame. Plus, the check-in spot (before boarding) is buried in a barely marked restaurant/bar. Weird setup.
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Janet_l
Oct 14, 2025
Never happened they... - Never happened they canceled onus last minute And we learned from other people that they went on another northern light trip and they were able to see it on the same night really disappointed
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Mariyap380
Sep 6, 2025
Worst organisation ever. Don’t recommend - This is the poorest organisation we’ve ever seen. It is said that the meet point and the tour starts at 10pm on some old bar but no one tells you that the ship is actually going at 10pm. No one could tell you the exact location where to find it. We had to run through the harbour to find it and just saw it on the other end going. The dude in this place was out of space and could not explain anything normal. Waste of money and nerves for something that was expected to be so beautiful yet missed by poor organisation . Save your money
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From $94
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).