2 hours
English
Free Cancellation
Overview
Welcome aboard this 1,5-2,5 hr. winter cruise in search of the incredible Aurora Borealis. Experience the captivating display of Northern Lights as they shift in color, intensity, and movement against the vast night sky, accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean. Enjoy the comfort of our heated indoor areas, an onboard café, and a 360° viewing platform for panoramic views. Our knowledgeable aurora guides will enhance your experience by providing insights into the lights and answering any questions. Warm overalls are available for borrowing, but don’t forget to bring a hat and gloves. We'll venture far enough from the city for a comfortable and scenic sailing experience where the journey offers a chance to witness the auroras in a serene and mystical setting. As the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, sightings cannot be guaranteed, however, our experienced guides are dedicated to maximising your chances of experiencing this incredible phenomenon by monitoring solar activity, weather conditions and cloud cover. Understanding that weather can change rapidly, we will always give it a go as long as conditions allow!Eager for more sea adventures? Combine this activity with whale watching or check out some of our other tours!
Operated by
Elding Adventure at Sea
Itinerary
Check-in & Boarding
Arrive at our ticket office in the Old Harbour in Reykjavík at least 15 minutes before departure to check-in for the tour. Meet our crew at the Visitor Centre, on board a converted fishing vessel at the pier, where you will board the cruise.
Northern Lights Cruise
Step on board the comfortable vessel equipped with heated indoor areas, ample seating, lavatories, an onboard café, and a 360° viewing platform. Suit up in our thermal overalls and head out to deck as we leave the city behind and sail into the open waters of Faxaflói bay. Your expert aurora guide will provide interesting information about the Northern Lights, in addition to helping with your camera settings, if desired. The guide may even take some photographs during the tour, which you can request by email (if available), after the tour.
Return to Reykjavík
After approximately 2 hours we will return to our home base in Reykjavík. Once back in the harbour, you can enjoy a lovely stroll back to the city centre. Should you need a ride to your hotel, please contact a member of the crew so we can assist you with organising a transfer.
Location
Elding ticket office (Ægisgarður 5c, Reykjavík, 101)
Duration
2 hours
Start Times
21:00, 22:00
Address
Ægisgarður 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Experience
Inclusions
- Access to Visitor Centre
- Use of warm overalls
- Excellent live guidance
- Free WiFi onboard
- Northern Lights guarantee (or try again for free)
- Pictures taken by crew (when possible)
- Assistance with photography
Exclusions
- Pick up / Drop off (available for an extra charge)
- Refreshments (can be purchased on board)
Extras Available
If the displayed extras are not bookable via our website, you can book and pay locally within the destination
Aurora Reykjavík - Museum Visit
Aurora Reykjavík is Iceland’s first and only Northern Lights Center, offering a unique experience for those fascinated by the aurora borealis. The interactive exhibition shares the history and secrets of this natural phenomenon, with incredible auroral displays captured around Iceland and projected in 4K on a 7-meter-wide screen. Visitors can also get tips on camera settings to photograph the aurora and take a memorable photo in the Northern Lights photo booth. Book this extra to save 20% on the official entrance fee - and please make sure to select the extra for each person in your booking!
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.