Northern Lights Cruise
Operated by Elding
Booking is handled by Elding — you will be taken to their site to pick a date and pay. We do not process payments or manage reservations.
Price, inclusions and retry policy last checked by hand on 3 September 2026. Operators can change any of them at any time — treat the figure above as the operator’s “from” price as it stood that day, not a quote.
Why choose this tour
- 2-year rebooking voucher if no aurora
- Hot drinks provided
- Warm overalls provided
- Zero light pollution on the water
About this tour
Evening cruise from Reykjavík harbour searching for northern lights. Spacious viewing decks and warm indoor areas.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Departs from
- Reykjavík · Old Harbour, Reykjavík
- Hotel pickup
- Not included
- Transport
- Boat
- Group size
- Max 200
- Season
- September – March
- Tour type
- Boat Tour
Features
What’s included
- Warm overalls
- Hot chocolate
- Expert guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Dinner
If the aurora does not show
If no northern lights are seen there is no refund, but you receive a complimentary ticket to try again another day.
Free cancellation with notice.
About Elding
Direct Operator · Operates in Reykjavík
Official Visit Reykjavik recommendation for sea-based aurora tours. On GYG, Viator, and Guide to Iceland.
Visit Elding ↗Before you book
Aurora sightings are weather-dependent and cannot be guaranteed by anyone. Routes are chosen on the night from the real-time forecast and cloud cover. Check the live conditions before your departure — and if tonight looks poor, a tour with a free retry costs you nothing to postpone.
How we make money: some booking links on this page are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes the price you pay, and it does not decide which tours we list: every tour here is checked by hand and ranked on group size, retry policy and what is actually included. We do not sell tours or process payments; booking and cancellation are handled by the operator.
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Pick the right night
The free Aurora Iceland app scores 137 viewing spots every 5 minutes and alerts you when conditions turn good — useful before your tour, and after it.