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Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik: An Eco-Conscious Voyage under Mystical Skies
4.5
520 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on an eco-conscious Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik and witness the mystical phenomenon under starry skies. Join Elding, a renowned environmentally friendly company, for an unforgettable experience at sea.
Embark on an eco-conscious Northern Lights Cruise from Downtown Reykjavik and witness the mystical phenomenon under starry skies. Join Elding, a renowned environmentally friendly company, for an unforgettable experience at sea.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Elding Whale Watching - Embark on a captivating ~2 hour evening cruise to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis as they illuminate the night sky with vibrant colors and graceful movements. Experience breathtaking views from the outdoor platforms or enjoy the scenery from our cozy indoor saloon, equipped with free WiFi, restroom facilities, and…
- Elding Whale Watching - Embark on a captivating ~2 hour evening cruise to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis as they illuminate the night sky with vibrant colors and graceful movements. Experience breathtaking views from the outdoor platforms or enjoy the scenery from our cozy indoor saloon, equipped with free WiFi, restroom facilities, and an onboard café.
Our expert guide offers intriguing insights into this natural wonder and keeps track of conditions to enhance your chances of witnessing the spectacle. Warm overalls are available for loan, but it’s advisable to bring a hat and gloves for added comfort. Although sightings cannot be guaranteed, every effort will be made to ensure a memorable experience under favorable conditions.
What's Included
- Multimedia show
- Wi-Fi on board
- Warm floatable overalls
- Excellent guidance
- Multimedia show
- Wi-Fi on board
- Warm floatable overalls
- Excellent guidance
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Snacks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Snacks
Additional Information
The Northern Lights Cruise departing from Reykjavík offers a remarkable opportunity to immerse oneself in Iceland’s breathtaking natural wonders. Sailing beneath the Arctic night sky in pursuit of the Aurora Borealis is a truly enchanting experience, creating unforgettable memories. This journey is crafted to provide a delightful and distinctive way to…
The Northern Lights Cruise departing from Reykjavík offers a remarkable opportunity to immerse oneself in Iceland’s breathtaking natural wonders. Sailing beneath the Arctic night sky in pursuit of the Aurora Borealis is a truly enchanting experience, creating unforgettable memories. This journey is crafted to provide a delightful and distinctive way to witness the magic of the Northern Lights.
- Passengers with limited mobility are warmly welcome. However, please note that our boats are not fully accessible, as steep stairs and high thresholds may limit access to inside areas and toilet facilities.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a light-weight chair on board our larger boats. If possible, please notify us of your arrival in advance, as assistance with boarding may be required.
- If conditions are unfavourable, the tour may be cancelled at short notice. Should this happen, we will notify you by phone or email.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and can be highly unpredictable. If no sightings occur during your tour, you will be offered complimentary tickets to try again on another night at no extra cost.
Location
Elding Whale Watching
Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(520 Ratings)
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Jeffery_s
Jan 2, 2025
Great cruise - Captain gave a good description up front of what to expect. Boat was calm. Listen to the captain on using the stairs as a ladder up and down. Saw two people slip. Enjoyed the cruise and saw the lights.
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E8170ipjordanh
Dec 30, 2024
Excellent crew and trip - Really good trip! Organised and we saw the northern lights. Our trip was cancelled on the first night due to the weather but booked in for the next evening.
I’ve never had an issue with sea sickness and have been on many boats. But ended up being sick which is absolutely nothing to do with the company, but a word of wording in that I have never ever had sea sickness, be prepared!
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Statwest
Dec 19, 2024
Good experience despite being cancelled due to weather - It unfortunately got cancelled due to weather, but the manner of the prompt updates given to us and the refund option made me want to give this review. Next time, we plan to stay in Iceland longer to ensure a chance to see the lights, and plan to use them based on this experience.
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Emily_b
Dec 10, 2024
Definitely recommend - Fantastic experience, we got to see the lights (which are never guaranteed!) on the first attempt and the guide was great and keeping people posted on the best place to see them from the boat. Really pleased with this, boat was also very comfortable and drinks were reasonably priced for Iceland prices.
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Robertsm1665ou
Dec 3, 2024
So professional, well run - The crew was very professional in so many ways. They advised everyone to stay down on the lowest deck where it was warm and they would tell us when it was time to try to see the Northern Lights. They had huge signs reminding everyone not to leave their phone in the (free) snow bib overalls that they provided for guests (I almost forgot mine lol). And finally, they gave out tips on how to photograph the Northern Lights, which I hadn't even thought about! They also played classic pop music from the U.S. So glad I went with this tour company as this was the highlight of my trip and a dream come true seeing the Northern Lights!
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Sherihsanders
Dec 3, 2024
WOW - so much fun! - WOW - what a night! We were so lucky and saw the Northern Lights for over an hour. They were spectacular! All of the crew was so nice and helpful. Booking and boarding process was very easy. 10/10 recommend!
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Tricia
Dec 2, 2024
Would definitely recommend! - My wife and I took our honeymoon in Iceland almost solely to see the lights. We decided to try this tour on our first night in case we didn’t see them (since they let you come back if you don’t). The boat had three levels, with the very top outside. We waited in the warm boat for a while, then decided to wait on deck in case they appeared. No luck. After an hour and a half I figured we would be coming back the next day, but then they announced that the lights were barely visible. We rushed back out, and then the lights fully emerged. We watched for over half an hour. It was absolutely perfect away from the city lights!
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Suzanne_m
Nov 30, 2024
Well organised - Unfortunately didn’t see lights but easy to book a free return for a couple of nights later, or offer lasts for 2 years
Friendly guide and staff
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Michael_l
Dec 31, 2024
There was better light... - There was better light tours. This trip is a bit too short and there aren't enough seats for everyone.
They will rebook you for another night if you don't see the lights, but we didn't take them up on it.
Neat views of the city from the water, and the staff was friendly. Snacks/drinks are reasonably priced but the selection is small.
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Rfu2018
Dec 29, 2024
Only lights on this tour are shining on poor value accompanied by bad customer service. - Very disappointed with overall experience. The weather was awful and all-day long people (our guide on another tour) told us it was not going to be likely that we would see any Northern Lights! We checked twice with company, and they said, "it looks good" and they were optimistic. I believe they should have offered a refund!! So, we piled onto a crowded old boat where the tour guide pointed out Mars (!) and a few whales in the distance and in the dark. They could have offered free hot chocolate but instead charged a lot for what we drank. When we returned, they offered us vouchers and when we told them we were leaving the next day they were dismissive and rude and said why don't you extend your trip! VERY disappointed with this tour. Poor value accentuated by NO customer service. Not a great reflection of Iceland. A tourist trap for $100 a person!
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