Hunting the northern lights from the ocean is an amazing experience; sailing away from the coastline of Reykjavik and seeing the aurora borealis out on the North-Atlantic ocean with beautiful mountains and the city in the background is something you won’t forget!
Sail out from the Old Harbor in Reykjavik, and in only 15-20 minutes you will be in a prime location for viewing the auroras! Your guide will share facts on the science behind the magical phenomenon of the northern lights and tell you about their stories & myths from different cultures around the world.
We recommend putting on our free overalls on-board (overalls also available in children’s sizes!) that will keep you nice and warm out on the deck.
Throughout the tour you can view an original northern lights video full of interesting facts and folklore! If you are cold you can purchase a drink at the bar and cozy up inside or just simply enjoy the view of the city lights in the distance with your friends/family.
If you join the tour and there are no sightings you will get another ticket to join us on the next available day. This ticket is valid indefinitely – so if you don’t have another chance this time around we welcome you back when you visit Iceland again!
Useful tip: We always have a crew member taking pictures throughout the night. Instead of taking a long time figuring out the right settings for your camera you can enjoy the moment and check our daily diary to see the photos! (If you are eager to learn, we can also assist you in getting your camera settings right)
Included
- Guided boat tour
- Use of Warm overalls (overalls also available in children’s sizes!)
- Free Wi-Fi on board
Not Included
- Meals, refreshments, beverages other than those listed as included
- Tour Pick-up/Drop-off (can be added at booking time)
Bring/Wear:
- Dress according to Icelandic weather and don’t forget your hats & gloves.
- Our staff always does their best to keep the boat decks clear of ice/snow – but we do recommend wearing good shoes on the tour as the weather can change quickly.
Important
- These tours are subject to correct weather conditions and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to unfavorable weather conditions if need be.
- If the northern lights boat tour is cancelled, but aurora conditions are favorable you can take a replacement northern lights tour by bus, plus a chance to join the boat tour the next available day (even if you see the lights on the bus).
- If the tour does not operate at all (boat or bus) during your stay due to unfavorable weather conditions, you can exchange your ticket/voucher with one of the following options: (All options have a value greater than or equal to the cost of your northern lights by boat ticket).
- A Whale Watching Tour
- The chance to join a night of fun at the Whales of Iceland Exhibition (while keeping your boat ticket!)
- Or a full refund.
