Iceland · Cruise & Sailing

Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik

2 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Search for the Northern Lights from Reykjavík’s coastline
02 Cruise on the North Atlantic aboard the Amelia Rose
03 Enjoy multiple outdoor viewing decks and panoramic views
04 Travel on a spacious vessel designed for comfort and stability
05 Learn from professional guides on board
06 Use onboard amenities including WiFi and restroom facilities
07 Receive a complimentary return ticket if there are no sightings

Set out from Reykjavík’s old harbor for an evening cruise in search of the Northern Lights on the North Atlantic Ocean. Watching the Aurora Borealis from the water, with the city coastline behind you and snow-capped mountains in the distance, makes for a memorable way to experience one of nature’s most remarkable displays.

Travel aboard the Amelia Rose, a spacious vessel designed for comfort and stability, with multiple outdoor viewing decks, panoramic views, onboard WiFi, and restroom facilities. With guidance from professional guides, this 2-hour cruise offers a relaxed and scenic setting for your northern lights adventure.

As the aurora is a natural phenomenon, sightings can never be guaranteed. If the lights do not appear during your tour, a complimentary return ticket is offered for another day, subject to availability.

The celestial phenomenon of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, has bewitched and enchanted generations and is truly one of Earth’s most magnificent sights.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Reykjavik

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Northern Lights from Downtown Reykjavik

The celestial phenomenon of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, has bewitched and enchanted generations and is truly one of Earth’s most magnificent sights.

Off the coastline of Reykjavík, out on the North-Atlantic ocean makes it one of the best places on Earth to view the Northern Lights.

There's no better way to experience this natural phenomenon than with the Northern Lights Luxury cruise with Amelia Rose.

The Amelia Rose measuring 108 feet in length, offers the ultimate in luxury, stability and comfort. The beautiful 125-passenger vessel with all the amenities and outside multiple viewing decks offer a unique and adventurous experience. It’s ideal for whale watching tours, northern lights and harbours cruises, weddings and other special events.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Reykjavík 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Drinks and snacks are available for purchase
Spacious observation decks
Panoramic views
Professional guides
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board
WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Snacks

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Please check-in at our sales office at Aegisgardur 5b, 101 Reykjavík at the harbor 30 minutes before departure.

If you added pick-up service to your tour the car will be there 45 minutes before departure.

Weather is a big factor for the tour, we may have to cancel the tour due to unfavorable weather conditions.
The tour takes place in wild nature, sightings cannot be predicted or guaranteed. If there are no sightings on the tour, we do not offer refunds but instead, we offer our passengers a free return to join our tour depending on availability, valid for up to three years.

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