Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Description
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. Out on the North Atlantic Ocean, the coastline of Reykjavík is 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 cruise with Amelia Rose. Please note, the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and unpredictable, so remember to bring patience and optimism with you. 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. Weather is a big factor for the tour, and we may have to cancel the tour. We will notify you via email in the event of a cancellation.
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Itinerary
The ship sets sails from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you’ll sail among the small islands in the Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for the wildlife in the water. The most common sights are minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises. However, there is always a chance to spot a few orcas (also known as killer whales) as well as a wealth of other species. The professional team onboard is very experienced in spotting whales and is dedicated to making sure their passengers leave with a smile!
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please take note. 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.
Reviews(431)
Quaint restaurant & bar, very seaworthy craft & crew. Entertaining MC. Smooth ride despite choppy seas
Weather was hit an miss and also solar activity so there was very little to see and after an hour it just felt id paid to sit on a boat for 2 hours which id of preferred if they had just took us back to Reykjavik rather than keep us on the boat for the duration to see nothing i get its not there fault we didn’t see them but just keeping people sat on the boat for 2 hours was pointless at that time of night
Amazing trip klaudia was our tour guide for the night she was lovely so helpful and informative. Would definatly recommend this trip. Wrap up warm though gets really cold
While we didn’t see the northern lights on this trip, the crew were fantastic, pointing out constellations etc When we left they told us too come back as we hadn’t seen the lights … Fast forward 2 years and I emailed asking if the offer still applied. They replied quickly and we were able to go while on a return visit. We saw an amazing display and again the crew were fantastic.
We went out on the first night but unfortunately didn't see anything however we got to rebook for free and thankfully got to see them ❤️ Maria the guide was fantastic, very informative as well as helpful (she would kindly take lots of photos for everyone!) The boat was very clean and cosy inside, lots of blankets to keep you warm on the cold nights at sea!
best place to see the lights is on the water, no driving for hours chasing them on land. best bits first - boat is really warm, no chop in the bay. good price. safety first from the crew, really good. we saw the lights so that was great! free re-book if you dont. only negative was the organising. but assume as its low season was killing 2 birds with one stone. you meet in their bar but its nit well communicated. we actually went to the wrong office and the rival company - who's boat isnt as good - told us where to go! overall would highly recommend!
Very easy to find tickets and boat. We were very fortunate as lights were all around us and very easy to see/photograph.
Very friendly and helpful guides on the boat, we were lucky enough to experience the beauty of the northern lights on our tour, amazing! The yacht was lovely, warm and cosy inside with a spacious viewing deck. Definitely recommend.
Excellent trip. Staff were brilliant and kept us informed of sightings of the Northern lights. Unfortunately didn’t get to see much - just a faint green spot above the mountain only visible through camera lens but enjoyed the trip anyway. Blankets provided. Warm inside areas with bar. Original trip cancelled due to weather conditions but we were given option of refund or rebooking. Pleased we rebooked because even though the lights weren’t great, it was still an enjoyable trip and great experience.
They don't go out very far so you are always in sight of land and ambient light. It made it harder to see good Aurora and it was the night everyone in the US could see fabulous lights. Beautiful yacht.
