Explore the Northern Lights: Magical Akureyri Cruise Experience
Explore the Northern Lights: Magical Akureyri Cruise Experience
Embark on an unforgettable journey to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis, Nature's most spectacular light show. Available from 1 September to 15 April, each tour lasts between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, starting at 21:00. Experience the serene beauty of green, purple, pink, and white lights dancing across the night sky in complete silence, a truly magical display. Join us at the floating pier Oddeyrarbót 2, by the HOF cultural centre in Akureyri, 15 minutes before departure. Please note, our tours are weather-dependent and require a minimum of 10 passengers. In case of cancellation, we offer several alternatives, including a full refund. This magical experience is brought to you by our sister company, Whale Watching Akureyri.
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Embark on a breathtaking journey to witness the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, an awe-inspiring natural spectacle that lights up the dark skies with vibrant hues of green, purple, pink, and white. These ethereal lights put on an ever-changing performance, shifting in shape and color, in one of nature's most mesmerizing artistic displays.
This unforgettable experience is available from September 1 to April 15, starting at 21:00 and lasting between 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Imagine standing under the vast, quiet sky when suddenly, a gentle flicker of light catches your eye. What begins as a modest glow soon erupts into an intense display of color, painting the night with shades of green, yellow, violet, and red. These silent cascades of light weave together in a spellbinding dance, creating a natural spectacle that feels like a majestic, silent symphony.
For an optimal viewing experience, this journey sets sail from the floating pier Oddeyrarbót 2, adjacent to the cultural center HOF in Akureyri. Guests are kindly asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. The tour's departure is contingent upon favorable weather conditions, visibility, and a minimum attendance of 10 passengers. In the event of cancellation, we will promptly contact you with alternative arrangements, including rebooking options, local bus operator bookings, transferring your booking to Reykjavík, or providing a full refund.
This magical Northern Lights tour is proudly presented by our sister company, Whale Watching Akureyri, ensuring a comfortable and memorable journey into the heart of nature's most impressive light show.
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Itinerary
Aurora Borealis: An Ethereal Journey
The Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, are a natural phenomena typically seen on a dark but clear skied night. Green, purple, pink and white lights dance on the horizon frequently changing their shape and colour. It is perhaps natures most fascinating displays of artistry!
Tour Details
Available: 1 September - 15 April
Time: 21:00
Duration: 1,5-2,5 hrs.
Its dark, youre outside and everything is quiet. A flicker of light in the sky grabs your attention. Pale and modest at first, soon intense and vibrant, transforming the dark sky into a mighty display of natures power. Its hypnotic but perhaps strangest of all; there is complete silence, while cascades of green, yellow, violet and red dance across the sky in silent harmony. It is like a mighty symphonic ballet with muted sound. This is a great way to experience the magic of the Northern Lights while you enjoy the comfortable journey onboard.
Meeting Point
Meet us at the floating pier Oddeyrarbót 2, next to the cultural centre HOF in Akureyri at least 15 min. prior to departure.
Important Information
For your enjoyment this tour is subject to good weather conditions/visibility and a minimum of 10 passengers, and therefore it could get cancelled on short notice. In this case we will contact you with as much notice as possible and offer you to rebook with us, book with a local bus operator, move your booking to Reykjavík or give you a full refund.
*This tour is operated by our sister company Whale Watching Akureyri*
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Excellent live guidance
- Use of overalls on board
- Free WiFi
Exclusions
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Meal and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Important Notes
The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon most visible on dark, clear nights, where vibrant colors such as green, purple, pink, and white illuminate the sky in ever-changing shapes.
- Availability: 1 September - 15 April
- Time: 21:00
- Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours
- Location: Meet at the floating pier Oddeyrarbót 2, next to the cultural centre HOF in Akureyri, at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Note: The tour is dependent on good weather and visibility conditions and requires a minimum of 10 passengers. It may be cancelled on short notice, in which case options for rebooking, local bus operators, moving the booking to Reykjavík, or a full refund will be offered.
- The tour is operated by Whale Watching Akureyri.