Combine a six-course menu at Kopar in Reykjavik’s Old Harbour with a 2.5-hour Northern Lights cruise. This evening pairs contemporary Icelandic cuisine and expert-led aurora searching from the water.
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A low harbor breeze carries the scent of seawater and oak-smoked fish as diners settle into Kopar’s corner tables overlooking the Old Harbour. By candlelight and kitchen heat, a six-course Adventure Menu unfolds—local lamb, foraged seaweed, and fish that map the coastline from fjord to pan—then the group steps outside, trading plates for the steady hum of a purpose-built cruise boat.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on flat surfaces and boarding a small vessel.
Wildlife
History
The Old Harbour evolved from a medieval fishing landing into Reykjavik’s commercial and maritime hub; today's restaurants and tours build on that seafaring tradition.
Conservation
Boats avoid sensitive bird colonies and follow regulations to minimize disturbance; light pollution management and responsible tourism help protect aurora-viewing quality.
Reserve your spot on the Kopar Fine Dining Dinner and Northern Lights Cruise from Reykjavik today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Confirm your Kopar booking
Contact the supplier or front desk to reconfirm your 6-course dinner reservation after booking to guarantee your table.
Dress in layers and bring a hat
Temperatures drop on deck; thermal base layers and an insulated shell keep you comfortable while scanning the sky.
Bring motion-sickness remedies
Open-water viewing can be choppy—take medication or use pressure bands if you’re susceptible to seasickness.
Prepare camera settings beforehand
Use a tripod, set manual exposure (8–15s), and start with ISO 800–1600 to capture auroras from a moving boat.
Insulated layers (base and mid layers)
Keeps you warm during cold evenings on deck.
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Waterproof outer shell
Blocks spray and wind when the boat is underway.
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Tripod and remote shutter
Stable night photography tool to capture the aurora from a moving platform.
Motion-sickness medication or wristbands
Helpful if you are sensitive to boat movement.