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$105
Reykjavík Northern Lights Boat Tour with Free Retry
Cruise into Faxaflói Bay for an aurora borealis hunt on a warm and comfortable ship
2 h
Max 50 Guests
Chasing the aurora borealis by bus often means hours spent on cramped vehicles or standing in frozen parking lots with hundreds of other tourists. This boat tour solves the problem of frozen toes and crowded sites by taking you onto the quiet water of Faxaflói Bay. Sail away from the light pollution in a heated cabin to find the darkest skies possible, while your guide explains the science behind the solar activity. This tour is perfect for travelers wanting to stay warm while hunting the stars.
What's included
Watch the deep night sky from open water
Northern Lights cruise ticket
Expert English-speaking guide
Warm blankets on deck
Restroom on board
Guide tips
Itinerary
Your tour begins at Old Harbour House, Ægisgarður 2, 101 Reykjavík
Salt air hits as you check-in at the harbor and watch boats rock under the streetlights. Arrive 30 minutes early, meet your guide, and bundle up so you’re ready for the cool night sky that awaits you.
Settle in on board with warm layers and sea views
Step onto the boat and claim a spot for sky watching, then tuck into a blanket as the engine hums to life. Your guide shares what to look for, so the first flicker of light doesn’t slip by.
Sail beyond the city glow into darker water
As the harbor lights shrink, Reykjavík turns into a glittering shoreline and the night sky opens above. Out here, the sky feels bigger and closer, and every clear patch of darkness raises your odds of seeing the aurora.
Scan the horizon for the aurora’s first signs
Let your eyes adjust and a take out your camera as the group falls into quiet and patient focus. If the Northern Lights appear, you’ll see ribbons and pulses of color shift above the North Atlantic.
Your tour ends at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour
When the boat turns back, cruise in with the skyline and mountains framing the final stretch of night. Step ashore close to central Reykjavík, warmed by the thrill of chasing the sky.
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Sat, 02 May 2026
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