




Reykjavik Northern Lights Boat Tour
Search for Northern Lights in Faxaflói Bay
📅 Season: September 1 - April 15
Briefing
Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland is already an incredible experience, imagine doing it from the water on a boat! Embark on this cruise to see the Northern Lights from Reykjavik. Do you want to know how it will be? We tell you all about it below 👇
Tour details
Included
- Guide
- Boat ride
- Use of heated coveralls
- Wi-Fi on board
Not included
- Collection
- Tips
Important information
Two schedules are available depending on the season: - From September 1 to September 30 and from March 15 to April 15, departure at 22:00 - From October 1 to March 14, departure at 21:00
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Northern Lights Cruise - Reykjavík
Season: from September 1 to April 15
Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
📍 Meeting point.
We will go to the meeting point located in Reykjavik Old Harbour at least 30 minutes before the departure of our boat. There are two departure times depending on the season, at 22:00 from September 1 to September 30 and from March 15 to April 15; and at 21:00 from October 1 to March 14.

Seeing the Northern Lights
We will board the boat that will take us into Faxaflói Bay in search of the magnificent Northern Lights. As we enter the sea and its darkness, we will leave behind the city lights of Reykjavík, which makes it difficult to see the Northern Lights. We will look for the Northern Lights near the coast and around the islands, away from the city lights, in the dark.
⚠️Aviso departures This tour departs every day, even if there is a forecast of full clouds, this can change in minutes to clear skies. If we do not manage to see the Northern Lights, we offer to try again until you manage to see them.

Return to Reykjavik
After spending 2 to 2.5 hours at sea looking for and admiring this phenomenon, we will return to Reykjavik's Old Port, where we will end this boat trip with the Northern Lights in the background.

What to bring to Reykjavik Northern Lights Boat tour
- Warm clothing
- Comfortable and resistant footwear
Questions & Answers
What is the exact meeting point?
The meeting point is in Reykjavik Old Harbour, you will receive all the exact details in the booking confirmation.What if I don't see the northern lights?
Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and it is not guaranteed that you will see them. In that case, you will be offered a ticket to repeat the experience with a validity of two years.Are there discounts for children?
Yes, travelers between 7 and 15 years old have a reduced price. Children under 7 years old are free. contact us.
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