Top Deal5.0·Reykjavík·3h
City Tour Reykjavík
Our tour will include stops at the viking boat Solfar, or the Sun Voyager, set against the...
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Chase the Northern Lights from the open ocean on a 2-hour guided boat tour departing Reykjavík, where you'll search for dancing auroras against the North Atlantic backdrop while an expert guide shares the science and folklore behind this Arctic phenomenon. This unique vantage point combines the isolation needed for pristine sky viewing with the comfort of a heated indoor café and professional photo support.
Seeing the Northern Lights at sea is an amazing experience; sailing away from the coastline of Reykjavík and seeing the auroras on the North-Atlantic with the city lights in the background is something you won't forget!
Our expert guide will help you to search for the lights while telling you all about the science, legends and myths that surround this amazing natural phenomenon. There is a speaker system on board so you are welcome to wait inside our cafeteria enjoying a warm drink or watching our own Northern Lights video. When the guide sees the lights, they will announce it on the speaker system so everyone knows to head outside and look up!
Our friendly crew takes photos on every tour that are available to download in the following days at no extra charge. They are also happy to assist with camera settings to give you the best chance of capturing the auroras.
NEW
Special Tours Iceland app with 5 languages (English, German, French, Spanish and simplified Chinese) available for Android and Apple. It is available for all clients to download during their tour, with both text and audio information. The app is as close to an audio guided wildlife adventure as possible
Highlights
- ✓Search for Northern Lights from open water, away from coastal light pollution
- ✓Expert guide explains aurora science, mythology, and Icelandic legends in real time
- ✓Warm indoor café with hot beverages—step outside only when lights appear
- ✓Professional crew captures photos on tour; complimentary downloads within days
- ✓Multilingual app (English, German, French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese) with audio narration
- ✓Crew assists with camera settings for optimal aurora photography
Insider tips
- ★Dress in thermal layers even though you can wait inside—you'll want to dash outside when the guide announces a sighting via speaker system
- ★Download the Special Tours Iceland app before departure to access narration in your preferred language and maximize learning about the lights
- ★Bring a tripod or stabilizing device if you have a camera; the crew will help optimize settings, but stability matters for low-light aurora shots
- ★Clear, cold, cloudless nights offer the best displays—check Icelandic forecasts for geomagnetic activity and cloud cover, not just weather
Good to know
- •Tour duration is 2 hours; dress warmly in insulated, windproof layers suitable for open water in Arctic conditions
- •Heated indoor cafeteria available throughout; you don't need to remain on deck if conditions are uncomfortable
- •Professional photos taken by crew are downloadable at no extra charge within days of the tour
- •Multilingual app available for download (Android and Apple) with text and audio guidance in 5 languages
- •Small group setting with speaker announcements ensure all passengers are alerted when auroras are sighted
Who it's for
Aurora chasers and first-time Northern Lights seekersPhotography enthusiasts wanting professional guidance and image captureCouples and small groups seeking a unique romantic or adventurous experienceTravellers who prefer comfort—the heated interior appeals to those wanting flexibility between warmth and viewing
Best time to visit
Northern Lights are visible September through March when nights are longest and darkest; aim for late evening to early morning departures during clear, geomagnetically active nights. Winter months (December–February) offer the longest viewing windows, though aurora activity is unpredictable and weather-dependent.
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