Northern Lights Yacht Cruise

3 Hours Round trip from Please check-in 30 minutes before departure at Old Harbour House Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Evening yacht cruise from Reykjavík in search of the Northern Lights
02 Views of Reykjavík’s coastline and city lights from the water
03 Possible sightings of Harpa, Sun Voyager, Höfði, Viðey Island, and the Imagine Peace Tower
04 Smaller-group experience with panoramic indoor seating
05 Warm blankets and onboard bar & café available
06 Experienced crew monitoring conditions for the best route

Set sail from Reykjavík for an evening yacht cruise in search of the Northern Lights. As you leave the city behind, enjoy sweeping views of the coastline, Reykjavík’s illuminated skyline, and the dark waters of Faxaflói Bay while the crew looks for the best conditions to spot the Aurora Borealis.

Along the way, you may see landmarks such as Harpa Concert Hall, the Sun Voyager, Höfði, Viðey Island, and the Imagine Peace Tower when it is lit. On board, relax with inside seating, panoramic views, warm blankets, and a smaller-group atmosphere designed for a comfortable winter cruise.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Reykjavik

Languages English, Icelandic

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxury Yacht Cruise

We meet up at our ticket sales office at least 15 - 20 minutes before departure at Reykjavik Old harbor, located at AEgisgardur 5G (the last sales house on the pier), to check in. Boarding usually starts 5 - 10 minutes before departure.

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

Viðey Island

Imagine Peace Tower

IMAGINE PEACE TOWER is lit annually

9th October – 8th December
21st – 31st December
18th February
On Easter

It is lit from around 1 hour after sunset until midnight each night except on John & Yoko’s birthdays and on New Year’s Eve, when it remains lit until sunrise.

Reykjavík City Lights

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Please check-in 30 minutes before departure at Old Harbour House 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Luxury Yacht Cruise
Smaller Groups - Fewer Passengers
Bar & Café Onboard
Panoramic view - Inside Seating Area
2-2,5 Hour Guided Tour
Experienced Crew
Free WIFI Onboard
Warm Blankets
Stable & Reliable Vessel

What's Not Included

FOOD AND DRINKS
PARKING FEES
TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
LIMITED MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE
If you added pick-up service, we will pick you up 75–45 minutes before departure. This is the pick-up window. Traffic may cause small delays, but we’ll do our best to arrive within that time.
Dress according to season and weather conditions
Guarantee: The northern lights are natural phenomenon and can be very unpredictable. If we do not see the lights you are welcome to join us again free of charge.

Logistics