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Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
Northern Lights by Boat from Reykjavik
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Northern Lights Boat Tour from Reykjavík: Aurora Borealis Cruise

Duration: 2h
Group: Max 100 people
Oct 21, 2026
Sail from Reykjavík on a boat across the North Atlantic to witness the Aurora Borealis up close, with the city lights and rugged mountains as your backdrop.
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$ 97
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Free WiFi
Warm blankets
Drinks and snacks available to purchase
Restrooms on board
Tips/gratuities


Sea Trips Reykjavik

Meeting Point

Iceland

Hunting the Northern Lights from a boat on the North Atlantic is a truly unforgettable experience.


Departing from Reykjavík, the voyage carries you away from city glare to darker skies where the Aurora Borealis can reveal its colours across the horizon. As the vessel drifts on the open sea, you will see dramatic mountain silhouettes and the distant sparkle of Reykjavík’s lights behind you, creating a striking contrast that enhances the spectacle.

The motion of the ocean and the vastness of the sky combine to make sightings feel immediate and immersive. Photographers and first-time viewers alike often find the panorama more vivid from the water than from shore.

The event is as much about the journey as the phenomenon: the hush of the sea, the cool air, and the sense of isolation under the stars all add to the atmosphere. Whether you remember it in photographs or simply in memory, witnessing the Aurora from a boat off Reykjavík leaves a lasting impression and provides a distinctive way to experience Iceland’s most iconic natural light show.

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