Reykjavík Northern Lights Boat Tour with Free Retry

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.