Northern Lights Viewing Cruise from Reykjavik (2.5 Hours)

Start with a nighttime pickup from your hotel, then board a cruise boat and set off from Reykjavik’s coast toward Faxaflói Bay for your once-in-a-lifetime Northern Lights experience. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights are triggered by magnetic storms that paint ribbons of green, blue, yellow, purple and red in the sky.

Pull on a pair of provided overalls, then find a comfortable spot in the viewing area. As your boat cuts through the waters, gaze around you at the darkness-cloaked landscape, and listen to your guide share fascinating facts about the lights, as well as the legends that surround them.

Sightings cannot be guaranteed as they’re dependent on weather, location and chance, but with luck and a cloudless sky, you may catch a mesmerizing show. Should you wish, warm yourself up with hot chocolate, tea and chocolate (own expense) while you keep watch.

After 2.5 hours, your tour ends with a drop-off back at your hotel. If the cruise is canceled due to poor weather conditions, you’ll be given the option of attending the cruise on an alternative date.

Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik (3.5 Hours)

Begin with a hotel pickup and then travel to Reykjavik’s Old Harbor. On arrival, board your comfortable, whale-watching boat and take a seat on deck. Pull on a pair of overalls to shield you from the cold, and listen as your guide explains what marine life you can expect to see during your cruise.

As your boat slips away from shore and out onto the open waters of Faxaflói Bay, look out for harbor porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales and humpback whales. With up to 90% whale-spotting success, this cruise offers a fantastic chance to see whales. In the unlikely event that you don’t spot a whale, you will receive a complimentary ticket for another boat ride.

If you feel cold during your cruise, seek refuge inside the cozy viewing area, where you can thaw out with hot chocolate, coffee, tea and snacks (own expense). After your cruise, your experience concludes with a drop-off back at your hotel.

Please note: You can choose to take the tours on the same day, or across separate days during your Iceland vacation.

Points of Interest

• Special Tours

• Free WiFi onboard
• Complimentary sea sickness tablets available
• Thermal overalls provided, including children’s sizes
• Heated indoor seating for comfort
• Access to our multi-language Special Tours App
• Complimentary ticket for a second tour if no sightings occur

• Gratuities
• Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee of 1100 ISK per person per trip)
• Food and drink (can be purchased on board)

Experience the magnificence of whales and the striking Northern Lights on this unforgettable Super Saver trip from Reykjavik, Iceland. Decide the sequence and days of your tours, wearing the provided coveralls for comfort. Be mesmerized as you embark on a cruise to chase the awe-inspiring natural spectacle, the Northern Lights, illuminated against the night sky, while listening to the folklore that revolves around it. Subsequent to this is an engaging whale-watching tour, traversing through the Faxaflói Bay, offering a close encounter with minke whales, humpbacks, and more.

• Warm clothes recommended
• Please note: You will need to reconfirm your cruise times with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
• Hotel pick-up is not included: Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply).

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