Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
Spot whales and see the world’s greatest light show on this unforgettable Iceland Super Saver from Reykjavik. Choose which days and in what order you wish to take the tours, then wrap up in the protection of provided coveralls and prepare to be amazed. Setting out in search of the Northern Lights on a cruise, watch the night sky for signs of the mesmerizing natural wonder and hear the legends that surround it. Then, on the whale-watching tour, set off through Faxaflói Bay and get up close to minke whales, humpbacks and more.
What's Included
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary sea sickness tablets, if needed
- Use of thermal overalls - also available in children's sizes!
- Heated indoor seating areas
- NEW - Special Tours App (available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese)
- Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee of 1100 ISK per person per trip)
- Food and drink (can be purchased on board)
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel and cruise port pick-up is available for an additional fee. Please contact the supplier for more information.
Geirsgata
101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Northern Lights Viewing Cruise from Reykjavik (2.5 Hours)
Start with a nighttime pickup from your hotel, then board a cruise boat and set off from Reykjavik's coast toward Faxaflói Bay for your once-in-a-lifetime Northern Lights experience. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights are triggered by magnetic storms that paint ribbons of green, blue, yellow, purple and red in the sky.
Pull on a pair of provided overalls, then find a comfortable spot in the viewing area. As your boat cuts through the waters, gaze around you at the darkness-cloaked landscape, and listen to your guide share fascinating facts about the lights, as well as the legends that surround them.
Sightings cannot be guaranteed as they’re dependent on weather, location and chance, but with luck and a cloudless sky, you may catch a mesmerizing show. Should you wish, warm yourself up with hot chocolate, tea and chocolate (own expense) while you keep watch.
After 2.5 hours, your tour ends with a drop-off back at your hotel. If the cruise is canceled due to poor weather conditions, you’ll be given the option of attending the cruise on an alternative date.
Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik (3.5 Hours)
Begin with a hotel pickup and then travel to Reykjavik’s Old Harbor. On arrival, board your comfortable, whale-watching boat and take a seat on deck. Pull on a pair of overalls to shield you from the cold, and listen as your guide explains what marine life you can expect to see during your cruise.
As your boat slips away from shore and out onto the open waters of Faxaflói Bay, look out for harbor porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales and humpback whales. With up to 90% whale-spotting success, this cruise offers a fantastic chance to see whales. In the unlikely event that you don’t spot a whale, you will receive a complimentary ticket for another boat ride.
If you feel cold during your cruise, seek refuge inside the cozy viewing area, where you can thaw out with hot chocolate, coffee, tea and snacks (own expense). After your cruise, your experience concludes with a drop-off back at your hotel.
Please note: You can choose to take the tours on the same day, or across separate days during your Iceland vacation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Warm clothes recommended
- Please note: You will need to reconfirm your cruise times with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 198 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5477LIGWHA
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Free WiFi.
- Complimentary sea sickness tablets, if needed.
- Use of thermal overalls - also available in children's sizes!.
- Heated indoor seating areas.
- NEW - Special Tours App (available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese).
- Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your tour.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee of 1100 ISK per person per trip).
- Food and drink (can be purchased on board).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iceland Super Saver: Northern Lights Cruise plus Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary sea sickness tablets, if needed
- Use of thermal overalls - also available in children's sizes!
- Heated indoor seating areas
- NEW - Special Tours App (available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese)
- Free ticket to try again if nothing is seen on your tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee of 1100 ISK per person per trip)
- Food and drink (can be purchased on board)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Warm clothes recommended
- Please note: You will need to reconfirm your cruise times with the supplier, refer to voucher for further details
- Hotel pick-up is not included: Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 198 travelers
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