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Embark on a boat tour and explore Iceland's waters, snaking rivers and otherworldly glacier lagoons. Whether you are seeking whales, puffins, the icebergs of Jökulsárlón or an unconventional way of hunting the northern lights, boat tours open up a world of possibilities.
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Blanca Maldonado

Amazing!
01/03/2019, 07:47
Review of Breathtaking 6 Day Northern Lights Hunting Package of Iceland with Ice Caving

I wanted to visit Iceland for years and finally went mid February 2019. I had a checklist of things I wanted to do and see, but did not have the time to book each tour independently and organize it all myself. Therefore I did not hesitate to book the 6 day Guide to Iceland winter tour as it had the majority of the items on my checklist and in the exact number of days I had planned for the trip. It ended up being the best idea because everything was planned and scheduled for me. All I had to do was ensure I was on time for the bus pickup. The staff was attentive and answered all my questions. The snowmobiling activity I opted for was cancelled due to weather (bummer!!) and I had no issues receiving a timely refund. All the other activities (NL tour, ice cave, peninsula, southern shore, golden circle) were always on schedule and with good tour guides. I was super glad that I did not rent a car because the winter weather/road conditions would have been super stressful as a solo tourist. Iceland is beautiful and I would not hesitate going back and using Guide to Iceland again. The landscape is amazing. The Northern Lights were spectacular. I was lucky enough to see them three nights in a row. I did book the boat tour as I knew I would have land options throughout the rest of the trip and am glad I did so because the show we got on the night of my boat tour was beyond spectacular. The hotels were meh, but that could have just been that I selected "comfort" level so I cannot fault them for this. Other than that, I am super happy with my trip and highly recommend visiting Iceland and using Guide to Iceland to book your visit!

Frequently asked questions

Can I take a boat tour onto Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon?

From May to October, you can explore Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on an amphibious vessel, and in October, you can do so on a zodiac boat.

Can I take boat tours to see the northern lights?

Yes, from Reykjavík and many of the towns in North Iceland.

Will I see whales and dolphins on my boat tour?

You are not guaranteed to see any whales or dolphins, even on a whale watching tour, but anytime you take a vessel to the sea in Iceland, you have a great chance of doing so. Most whale watching operators have an over 90% success rate in spotting whales.

Can I take a private boat tour?

Yes, anything is possible. Contact info@guidetoiceland for further information.

Where are the most common ports to take a boat tour from?

You can take boats from Reykjavík, Akureyri, Húsavík and many other coastal settlements. Boat tours also run seasonally onto Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

Are seasickness tablets provided on boat tours?

It depends on the tour in question. Most larger whale-watching tours will have tablets on board.

What kind of boats are used on boat tours?

Whale watching tours are done on larger vessels, with options to take a zodiac in the summer—many puffin watching tours will be on zodiacs as well. There are specific tours on sailboats from certain ports, and amphibious vehicles are the most used at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

Have there been any major accidents on boat tours?

No.

Is there an age limit on boat tours?

Most boat tours have no age limit, although there are exceptions. Please view your tour's descriptions or contact your tour provider directly for further information.

What kind of fish will I catch on a sea angling tour?

The most common species caught in Iceland’s seas are catfish, cod, haddock, mackerel and pollack.