Boat Trip from Reykjavik with Northern Lights

About the Activity

What to Expect

Discover the magic of the Northern Lights with an unforgettable boat trip from Reykjavik. This evening adventure offers you the chance to admire the Aurora in all its glory, far from the city’s light pollution, with an unobstructed and spectacular view to ensure the best experience.

Onboard a spacious and comfortable boat, you’ll be welcomed into warm, heated cabins and provided with thermal overalls to enjoy the lights outdoors without worrying about the cold. During the tour, you can relax, enjoy snacks or drinks, and take in the serene coastal views of Reykjavik, a delightful prelude to the eagerly awaited natural spectacle. The highlight of the tour is, of course, the Northern Lights. Watching them dance across the sky from the open sea provides a unique perspective, enriched by a tranquil and magical atmosphere.

The combination of sparkling lights and the city’s silhouette creates a truly enchanting evening. Perfect for those seeking a comfortable and special experience, this tour offers the best way to enjoy Iceland’s natural wonders in total relaxation.

Highlights

• Witness the Northern Lights far from city lights, with an unobstructed view from the open sea

• Enjoy heated cabins, thermal overalls, and refreshments onboard, ensuring a cozy and relaxed journey

• Admire Reykjavik’s serene coastline and the city’s picturesque silhouette

How to Get There

We meet at Geirsgata 11, Special Tours ticket office in Reykjavik Old Harbour, 30 minutes before departure. If you come by car, you will find free car parks nearby.

Pick Up

If you wish to make use of our pickup service, please contact us after completing the booking.

Characteristics of the bus

• Number of passengers: 198

• Wi-Fi

• Restroom

• Motorboat

• Bar

• Heated indoor cabins

Included Services

• Warm flotation overalls

• Experienced and professional guides

Additional Services

• Pick up (A surcharge of 3000 ISK per person and 1500 ISK for youth ages 7 to 15 will apply. Pickup can be requested up to one hour before the scheduled start time.)

• Drinks and snacks

Bring Along

• Cash for food and drinks

• Sturdy footwear

• Warm clothes

Good to Know

• Accessible to wheelchairs & strollers

• Free ticket to join again in case of no sightings

• Pickup service (round trip) fee applies to first boat tour, if due to lack of sightings tour is joined for free again, pickup service must be added and paid again

• Northern Lights is a natural activity governed by the laws of the weather. In case of no sightings, you can join for free the next available day