Northern Lights Boat Cruise

Embark on an enchanting adventure to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights by boat from Reykjavik. Sail away from the coastline, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and be captivated by the Aurora Borealis dancing in the night sky.

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 stunning views 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

Experiencing the northern lights over the North Atlantic Ocean is truly remarkable. As you sail away from Reykjavik’s coastline, witnessing the Aurora Borealis above the water, with stunning snow-covered mountains in the background, creates unforgettable memories.
Please check in at our sales office located at Aegisgardur 5b, 101 Reykjavík (Sea Trips…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Victoria_w
Apr 11, 2026
very friendly staff and a... - very friendly staff and a beautiful boat. very spacious on boat when viewing the lights didn’t feel overcrowded at all. they provide blankets and have a bartender with hot drinks for purchase.
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Happiness805524
Apr 11, 2026
I think it's the best of the Aurora Boat Tours. - My wife and I went on another boat tour the day before this boat. The tour gave us the opportunity to see the Northern Lights. But I felt the ship was small relative to the number of participants. That means there are few places to move freely. So we went on this boat tour the next day. It's important that this boat has a maximum of 75 people! As a result we got great satisfaction compared to the boat the day before! The Northern Lights were amazing, not only were the activities well planned so you got an experience of everything. But the ship on this tour was elegant, it had freedom of movement, it had helpful guidance and explanations, and we passengers were very happy. It was a good experience for me to compare two different boat tours in one trip to Iceland. It is important to note that the staff are kind and the number of participants is appropriate and the tour is free to move around the ship. This tour is the best I know.
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Matthewmj5908rz
Mar 20, 2026
Northern Lights Excursion - Great tour, guide was very helpful locating the Northern Lights along with commentary on the history of Iceland. Checking in process was seamless.
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Laurie_f
Feb 21, 2026
Lovely boat, great crew, great lights! - We had a lovely time on the boat tour. It's not a huge boat so the experience felt intimate. Our guide gave us an overview of how the Northern Lights occur as well as pointed out some constellations. We didn't see the lights our first night, but rebooking for the next night was absolutely painless!
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Romy_b
Feb 20, 2026
Great nature experience - Very well organized boat tour, very friendly and courteous staff, Northern lights seen, a great experience.
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Lisa_m
Feb 17, 2026
Definitely one to book - Absolutely amazing we had the best time and saw the northern lights highly recommend it. The boat was amazing we had the best time
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Michelle_b
Feb 15, 2026
Northern lights - It was very cold but we had a clear night and got lots of great pics! The boat tour was the way to go!
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Timothy_m
Apr 13, 2026
Bucket list activity - Had a very enjoyable experience on the boat trip. Boat was modern with plenty of space for everyone. We had a nice clear night and got to see a bit of activity in the sky. Admittedly it looks better on the photos than it does with the naked eye but it's definitely something ticked off the bucket list and would recommend.
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Philomena_d
Mar 4, 2026
Girlie trip - Totally enjoyed our trip went out on 2 evenings but unfortunately northern lights did not appear. Overall we enjoyed the experience.
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Mark_n
Mar 6, 2026
Not boat advertised - Although it would have made no difference to the outcome of seeing the Northern Lights it is worth mentioning that the boat (Harpa) we went on was not the boat advertised in the booking pictures, It was significantly smaller and as a result the ‘observation deck’ was minimal in size.
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