Ring in the New Year Aboard the Amelia Rose in Reykjavík
Champagne, fireworks, and the possibility of the Northern lights — all from the deck of a private yacht.
The New Year's Eve Reykjavík Cruise aboard the yacht Amelia Rose offers a rare vantage point to watch one of Europe's most spectacular fireworks displays unfold over the Icelandic capital and its surrounding towns.
Departing from Reykjavík's harbour late on the 31st of December, the Amelia Rose carries guests out onto the open water, where the city's fireworks illuminate the sky in every direction without obstruction. The cruise returns to the harbour approximately half an hour after midnight, giving guests a full experience of the New Year countdown at sea.
Three panoramic decks provide ample space to find the ideal viewing angle, whether guests are watching the fireworks, scanning the coastline, or hoping for a glimpse of the Northern lights on clear nights. A complimentary glass of Champagne is served as midnight approaches, allowing passengers to raise a proper toast as the clock turns.
Iceland's New Year celebrations are known worldwide for their intensity, with locals and visitors alike contributing to a display that stretches across the entire city skyline. Experiencing this from the water removes the crowds and places the full panorama in clear view.
Tour Highlights
Watch Reykjavík's world-famous New Year's fireworks from the open water, with unobstructed views across the city and surrounding towns.
Cruise aboard the Amelia Rose, a yacht equipped with three panoramic decks for optimal sightlines in every direction.
Receive a complimentary glass of Champagne to celebrate the moment midnight arrives on the water.
On clear nights, the cruise offers a genuine opportunity to spot the Northern lights over the Icelandic sky.
Enjoy views of the Reykjavík coastline from the sea, a perspective that very few visitors experience during the New Year period.
The cruise spans the critical window around midnight, ensuring passengers are on the water for the full New Year countdown.
What to Expect
Guests gather at the designated meeting point at the Old Harbour ahead of departure. Boarding takes place before the yacht sets off into the bay.
The yacht leaves the harbour in the late evening of December 31st. Guests settle across the three panoramic decks as the city lights come into view from the water.
As the city's fireworks begin, the open water offers an unobstructed panoramic view. Guests can move between decks to find their preferred vantage point.
A complimentary glass of Champagne is served as midnight approaches. Guests raise a toast together as the New Year begins on the water.
The Amelia Rose returns to Reykjavík harbour approximately thirty minutes after midnight. Guests disembark and make their way independently from there.
What Is Included
Included
- Two-hour yacht cruise aboard the Amelia Rose
- Access to three panoramic viewing decks
- Complimentary glass of Champagne at midnight
- Views of Reykjavík New Year's Eve fireworks from the sea
- Professional crew on board throughout the cruise
Not Included
- Additional food or beverages beyond the Champagne
- Transport to and from the harbour
- Gratuities for the crew
- Travel insurance
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on the Amelia Rose
Spots on this New Year's Eve cruise are limited. Secure your place early to guarantee a position on one of Reykjavík's most distinctive ways to welcome the New Year.
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