Operated by: ICE PIC Journeys

Reykjavík: Private Northern Lights Luxury Yacht Cruise

Sail across Faxaflói Bay aboard the private yacht MY Harpa on an exclusive 3-hour Northern Lights cruise from Reykjavík. Your guide doubles as a professional photographer, capturing the aurora for your group, with hot tub access and a full edited photo package included.

Duration: 3 hours
Starts From: Reykjavík
Pickup: No pickup
Difficulty: EASY
Season: All year
Passengers: Min 1 · Max 6
Travel method: Boat

About this experience

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Discover the Aurora Borealis from the deck of a private luxury yacht on this exclusive 3-hour evening cruise departing from Reykjavík Old Harbour. Aboard the elegant MY Harpa, your group sails across the calm waters of Faxaflói Bay, taking in panoramic views of the aurora-lit sky, Reykjavík's iconic waterfront, and the serene surrounding islands — all without sharing the experience with strangers.

What sets this cruise apart is the dual role of your English-speaking guide, who is also a professional photographer. Throughout the voyage, they document your evening on the water, then edit and deliver a personalised photo package to you within 14 days via a downloadable link. You leave with lasting memories, not just impressions.

Onboard comforts include warm beverages, cozy blankets, heated indoor lounges, and exclusive access to a hot tub under the open sky. The crew tailors the experience to prevailing conditions, adjusting the itinerary to maximise your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights.

This tour is priced per group and accommodates parties of one to six people, making it an ideal choice for couples, families, or small groups seeking a genuinely private and luxurious way to experience one of Iceland's most celebrated natural phenomena.

Highlights

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Private 3-hour Northern Lights cruise aboard luxury yacht MY Harpa on Faxaflói Bay
Your guide is also a professional photographer — edited photo package delivered within 14 days
Hot tub access on deck during the cruise
Warm beverages, blankets, and heated indoor lounge included
Exclusively your group — no shared passengers
Tour tailored daily to weather and aurora conditions

Experience details

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Your experience begins at Reykjavík Old Harbour (Ægisgarður 5G), where you board the private yacht MY Harpa. Over the course of three hours, the vessel sails across Faxaflói Bay in search of clear skies and the Northern Lights.

Your English-speaking guide manages both the tour narrative and photography throughout the evening. They will photograph your group against the aurora and the illuminated Reykjavík skyline, then edit and send the full image collection within 14 days.

Soak in the hot tub on deck while scanning the sky for the aurora
Retreat to the heated indoor lounge with warm drinks and blankets when needed
Enjoy unobstructed 360-degree views of the bay and surrounding islands
Receive a professionally edited photo package as a lasting keepsake

The guide may contact you before departure to adjust timing based on conditions. Please note that Northern Lights sightings depend on cloud cover and solar activity; if the aurora is not visible, your guide will provide professional night photography throughout the cruise regardless.

Why choose this tour

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Most Northern Lights tours place you on a bus or a shared boat with dozens of other travellers. This cruise is reserved exclusively for your group — up to six people — giving you the freedom, space, and personal attention that a shared tour simply cannot offer.

The inclusion of a professional photographer-guide means you are not choosing between watching the aurora and capturing it. Both happen simultaneously. The edited photo package, delivered within 14 days, transforms a single evening into a permanent, high-quality memory.

Onboard amenities — hot tub, heated lounge, warm beverages, and blankets — ensure comfort regardless of Iceland's unpredictable evening weather, making this one of the most complete private Northern Lights experiences available from Reykjavík.

What’s included

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Professional Northern Lights guide and photographer. Access to a hot tub on deck. Private group booking (no shared passengers). Edited photo package delivered within 14 days via downloadable link.

Pickup point

Pickup or meeting details are confirmed during booking.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cruise genuinely private, or will other travellers be on board?↓

This is a fully private experience. The yacht is reserved exclusively for your group of up to six people. No other travellers share the vessel, the guide, or the photographer during your cruise.

When will I receive my photos after the cruise?↓

Your guide photographs and edits the images after the tour. The complete edited photo package is sent to you within 14 days via a downloadable link, so you receive a polished set of images rather than unedited files.

What should I wear on the Northern Lights yacht cruise?↓

Dress for cold, wet, and windy conditions. Bring gloves, a warm hat, a wind- and rainproof outer jacket, and several warm underlayers. Even with the heated indoor lounge available, deck time can be very cold on Faxaflói Bay at night.

Where does the cruise depart from?↓

The tour departs from Reykjavík Old Harbour at Ægisgarður 5G, 101 Reykjavík. No hotel pickup is included. Your guide may contact you before departure to confirm or adjust the meeting time based on conditions.

How many people can join this private cruise?↓

The tour is priced per group and accommodates between one and six people. Two pricing tiers are available: one for groups of one to four, and one for groups of five to six.