See the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, from a comfortable boat on this unique cruise from Reykjavik. Leave Iceland’s coast to experience this natural phenomenon far away from the city lights. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you learn about the myths and scientific phenomena of the lights from your expert local guide.
Posted By : Starpar6
The northern lights cruise was nice! The boat was comfortable and we learned a lot about the lights. We did not see the lights the first time going, so we were given the chance to try again for free. Second time we saw them!
We are so glad we saw them especially given the time we went. There’s less of a chance in April, but the guides had hawk eyes and looked for any type of action for us. So happy with the tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 19:52:41 
Posted By : E8369BAdanielab
We went on the northern lights boat tour but it was very disappointing. There was a VERY SMALL glare of what could be considered as a northern light at the beginning of the tour and lasted around 2 minutes. After this, there was nothing else all night and with the 2 minutes of almost invisible light, they declared the tour successful and wouldn’t offer a reschedule for another day. They said that the tour would last 2-3 hours but at 2 hours exactly, we were parked in the port again regardless of the fact that we hadn’t seen almost anything. It takes some time to get away from the city lights and to get back so the time you really have to see an aurora is too short. They don’t really mind about customer satisfaction, and if you get to spot the lights or not, just marking the tour as successful for them. Luckily we had done other tours the nights before (bus tours with other companies) and were able to see amazing lights. The other companies guides were passionate about chasing the lights and that we had a good experience, looked for good spots and waited patiently as is needed to see the lights. I would not recommend a boat tour and I would not recommend the company. We also wrote an email the next day and their answer was rude.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 12:20:25
Posted By : FRANCES_B
I had wanted to go and see the Northern Lights for ages. The challenge was to find a way to do this without having to freeze for hours driving around without access to a bathroom.
The boat tour was a perfect solution- 2 hours long and access to warmth and amenities throughout.
Some aspects of seeing the lights are down to luck. We were very lucky! We sailed slowly out into the harbour and almost immediately, there was an arc of lights above us, like a pale green rainbow. As we sailed on, further away from the shore, the lights grew stronger, eventually waving and dancing, a beautiful green curtain across the sky.
The lights we saw were spectacular and completely visible to the naked eye.
A true lifelong memory!
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 06:03:26 
Posted By : Daniel C
After trying to find the northern lights ourselves, we decided to bite the bullet and purchase the tour.
On the first night, although we did see a weak sighting, they decided that we would be able to come back another day free of charge, and we attended the following day. Our second visit was much more successful than the first night with plenty of sightings and even a couple of strong arches.
The staff aboard the boats both nights were kind, informative, and very helpful - teaching all on board how and why the lights form, what each country’s ancestors believed they were, and were very accommodating for all levels (children and adults).
Aboard the boats, there were hot and cold beverages, as well as snacks to keep us busy in between sightings.
If you are lucky to see some lights on the tour, you don’t need to worry about taking photos yourself if you’d rather focus on the moment - the staff take photos and upload them for you to download free of charge.
Overall, it was a really good experience and we’re all glad we chose to head out on the hunt with this company!
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 13:57:00
Posted By : G7308CFbrittanys
The office staff was not very welcoming or friendly. We did a whale watching tour and a northern lights tour. The whale watching was okay. But honesly I would not book a northern lights boat tour. Your moving to much to take pictures bc you are on a boat. All the photos come out blurry it was honestly a waste of money and time. The whale watching tour was over way overcrowded. We got shoved constantly to the point that we went back inside instead of staying out on one of the decks because of being shoved there just wasnt enough room to move around and see the whales. This company worries more about making money from its tourists then providing good experiences. I would go with another tour company. The only good thing I will say is the guy that was on both on tours on the boat was very friendly and helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-03-21 02:53:18
Posted By : 282christopherk
Great boat and guides. Excellent tour with a great viewing of the Northern Lights. Would do again! Did a great job finding and explaining the Lights.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14 06:57:39
Posted By : Y2554LWangelaw
AMAZING Northern Lights !! 2 hours cruise with Andrea along the coast line.
A very excisting tour.
Many thanks to Mother Nature and the Team of Special Tours :-)
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Posted On : 2024-03-12 13:52:13
Posted By : Oren12
The boat seats were not comfortable , and we were very tiered . So we fell asleep inside and did not watch the northern lights after all.
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Posted On : 2024-03-12 08:36:20
Posted By : andrewmN8498FP
This cruise was the highlight of out trip to Iceland. Of course, we lucked out that the northern lights were especially active that night, but the woman who narrated the experience on the boat was exceptional in her attention to the sky, where to look, and when to look. She likes her job and it shows. In contrast to this tour, the next night we took a bus trip leaving at ten p.m. with the purpose of seeing the Lights. The person who monitored that tour could not hold candle to the woman on our boat tour. This just shows how important the tour guide is and how he or she affects the customer's experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-12 07:43:30
Posted By : Sunnyday118
Unfortunately no lights on this trip, but they offer you a free trip on another visit. Returning this spring when they do not do northern lights trips but they were happy to substitute a whale watch cruise. the customer service was awesome. can't wait to return to Iceland
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Posted On : 2024-02-20 09:53:00
