Iceland Discover
Iceland Discover
4.5
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Iceland Discover is your go-to tour operator for high-quality, fun, and safe adventure tours in Iceland. Join us for an unforgettable experience of whale watching, northern lights, golden circle, and day tours. Book your trip today!
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Tours and Tickets by Iceland Discover

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4.5 of 5 bubbles97 reviews
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Rob B
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
We booked this cruise very early in our trip and also a higher end bus tour to see the Northern Lights mid week. The published information on chances of seeing northern lights for our cruise night were not encouraging. However we ended up seeing the northern lights and were able to get a bunch of great photos. It was a cold night, but we were able to relax inside enjoying snacks and drinks until the lights were very much visible. We visited all sides of the boat deck. I would definitely recommend this excursion over the bus trip which we did later in the week.
Written December 18, 2022
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Wow thank you so much for taking the trouble to write this long review, we really appreciate it and it is super helpful for future customers. I am delighted you had such a lovely time.
Written December 20, 2022
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Benny S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Friends
We saw northern lights. It was a fantastic cruise with friendly staff and yacht was stable with warm interior
Written September 10, 2021
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thank you so much!
Written April 27, 2022
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Jacquie S
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea104 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Make sure to cover up for this long wait, it tends to get windy out on the open water. You will be rewarded for your patience :-) . You should also learn to use your smartphone to take photos with.
There's a bar on board for hot drinks and snacks and so convenient to have a proper toilet on board. It beats waiting to see the Northern lights on a vehicle in the middle of nowhere.
Written February 13, 2023
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AlohaVoyage
London, UK22 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
We really didn't see much at all. I've seen more on trips in the UK. I appreciate it may not be the best time of year but I also didn't appreciate the size of the vessel and found we were 1 of 3 large boats in the same patch of water where they'd been a sighting. The trip is 3 hrs long and we did have blue skies and great views. I was sea sick for the last hour, which wasn't fun and unusual given I go sea fishing etc...The staff were nice and the commentary was upbeat but It wasn't a highlight of my trip.
Written September 24, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand your disappointment that you did not see many whales during your excursion. While we have a high success rate of seeing whales on our tours, there is always a chance that we may not see any animals. The whale population in Icelandic waters is constantly changing, and it can be difficult to predict where they will be at any given time. We also understand your concerns about the size of the vessel and the number of boats in the same area. We apologize if the large number of boats made it difficult to see whales. We do our best to avoid crowded areas, but it can be challenging to do so, especially during peak season. We are sorry to hear that you were seasick during the last hour of your trip. We understand that seasickness can be a very unpleasant experience, and we apologize for any discomfort it caused you. We do offer a variety of remedies for seasickness on board our boats, and we are always happy to provide assistance to those who are feeling unwell. We are glad to hear that you found the staff to be nice and the commentary to be upbeat. We strive to provide our guests with a positive and informative experience, and we are pleased to hear that we were able to do so in your case. We hope that you will consider giving us another chance in the future.
Written November 5, 2023
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CHRISTINE K
Brisbane, Australia75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This trip was THE BEST. Well organised, on time , comfortable ship , great tour guide and the simplest yet best experience.
We could have hired private guides, stayed in an igloo tent , trekked into the wilderness but this harbour cruise delivered with best Northern Lights experience we could have wished for. Awesome!
Written December 24, 2022
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Ahhhh thank you! I am thrilled we got to be the ones to show them to you:)
Written January 2, 2023
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Shaun P
South Wales, UK230 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
On the morning of the trip the clouds filled all of Iceland so we wasn’t very optimistic but the crew told use the clouds are going to clear and they did. Then all of a sudden the lights started. And went on for a good while. I’ve never seen anything like it. The yacht is comfy and the crew was great. There’s a bar on board to buy drinks and snacks. The tour guide speaks English and called us every time the lights appeared so we didn’t have to stay out in the cold. This is s tour I recommend. But remember the lights are not always guaranteed but we was very lucky
Written March 5, 2022
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Thank you for this lovely review :) I am delighted you saw the aurora and had a magical night!
Written April 27, 2022
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Deidra D
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Clouds and bad weather so it was canceled but because it was under the 24hr notice I did not get a refund. I advise to go directly to the company’s web site and book then you can be in direct communication with them 8nstead of third party
Written November 26, 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to rate and review our tour. Weather is a big factor for the tour, if it gets canceled due to unfavorable weather we do offer a full refund. If the northern lights are not seen on the tour, we give our passengers a complimentary ticket to use another day. All the best Iceland Discover
Written November 27, 2021
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Cathy
Wakefield, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We booked this trip that was delivered by and the whole experience was brilliant. There is a bar and the prices were very reasonable for Iceland. The crew seemed invested in everyone having a good experience and genuinely keen to see the Northern Lights. We were very lucky and saw a fantastic display, thanks to the captain who ‘sensed’ they would appear and stayed out after other boats returned to harbour. Our phone cameras were not the best and failed to capture the spectacle so Lucky, the lead guide, shared her photographs with us. Altogether a great experience that we would highly recommend.
Written November 18, 2021
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Oh I am so happy you had a great time with us, thank you for your review
Written April 27, 2022
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Rivka C
Milwaukee, WI5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
Our guide, Lucky, was contagiously energetic and was able to provide us with a rich history and scientific explanation to the northern lights. It gets quite cold on the boat, so I would defintely layer up. The whole crew, engineer and captain included, were charismatic and had answers to any question you could have.
Written October 12, 2021
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review -- I only just found it! I love being described as contagiously energetic! You are right that it gets very cold on the boat so that is great advice to wrap up. All the best, Lucky
Written April 27, 2022
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DrLSB
Loughborough, UK230 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing adventure. Windy, rainy and choppy journey to find the sea life. The guide was informative and very patient. Soon we saw lots of white-beaked dolphins gambolling in the waves. Then just as we were about to turn back to port a beautiful humpback whale put in a show for us. For about 20 mins we were treated to an amazing display by whale and dolphins. Fantastic work experience!
Written November 4, 2024
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