Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Blue Lagoon independently from Reykjavik saves about $154 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $385 vs $231 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- NCL: 5 excursions that include Blue Lagoon, median $385 per adult, e.g. "Geothermal Fields, Vikin".
Ship excursions that include Blue Lagoon often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Blue Lagoon tours we compared
- Official Blue Lagoon Iceland: Premium Admission · $177 · 4.7★ (760 reviews)
- Official Blue Lagoon Iceland: Comfort admission · $153 · 4.6★ (6,421 reviews)
- Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid & Blue Lagoon Comfort Entry · $254
- Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour · $231 · 4.8★ (1,986 reviews)
- Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour · $250 · 4.9★ (6,170 reviews)
Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- Blue Lagoon is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Blue Lagoon excursion from Reykjavik on NCL?
NCL's Blue Lagoon excursions start at a median of $385 per adult (5 options, $325 to $542), converted from €344.
Can you visit Blue Lagoon on your own from the Reykjavik cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $231 per person (5 tours compared, from $153). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Blue Lagoon independently?
Usually: the gap is about $154 per person, or $614 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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