Last updated August 2026
Northern Lights Boat Tour
A unique aurora viewing experience from Faxaflói Bay.
Tour Overview
Departing from Reykjavik harbour, our Northern Lights Boat Tour takes you onto Faxaflói Bay for a unique perspective on the aurora. With less light pollution over the water and spectacular reflections...
Highlights
Itinerary
Reykjavík Old Harbour Check-In
20 minutesMeet at Reykjavík Old Harbour at 8:30 PM (winter only). Receive warm overalls and a safety briefing.
Sail into the Bay
45 minutesCruise away from the city's light pollution into Faxaflói Bay for optimal Northern Lights viewing on the open sea.
Aurora Viewing at Sea
1.5 hoursSpot the Northern Lights from the boat deck with unobstructed 360-degree sky views. The ocean's natural darkness makes it ideal for aurora photography.
Return to Reykjavík
45 minutesCruise back to the Old Harbour with hot chocolate available on board.
What's Included
Tour details
- Free cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before departure. Cancellations within 1 day are non-refundable.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup — Hotel/bus-stop pickup available (about 60 minutes before de…
- Group size
- Large group boat tour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide & language
- English, Icelandic
- Departure
- 21:00, 22:00, 23:45
- Operator
- Golden Circle Day Tours (operated by Birkimelur ehf.)
Last verified July 24, 2026
Pickup & meeting point
Hotel pickup — Hotel/bus-stop pickup available (about 60 minutes before departure), or meet on location.
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