You're sure to want to take some photos in the otherworldly surroundings of the Blue Lagoon, so you'll be pleased to hear that phones are allowed. However, there are no designated places to put your phone when you're not using it, so you take it in at your own risk.
You are allowed to take photos and make videos in the main Blue Lagoon outdoor area, but photography and videography is not allowed in the changing/shower areas (obviously!), sauna, Retreat Spa, or any the spa sections. Many people bring in a waterproof action camera or their smartphone into the pool.
Therefore, electronic devices and cameras are not permitted in the spa. Likewise, they are not permitted in the Retreat Lagoon. If you wish to take pictures in the otherworldly waters, you are more than welcome to do so in the Blue Lagoon, which is accessible from the Retreat Spa.
Are swim suits required at the Blue Lagoon? Bathing suits are worn in and around all areas of the bathing lagoon, including the sauna. You can bring your own, or rent them from reception. You can also rent towels and bathrobes.
On average, we would say that it is absolutely enough to allow yourself two hours for the Blue Lagoon. However, the time every traveler needs for visiting the Blue Lagoon is highly individual.
It is best not to wear jewelry in the water as the silica, algae, minerals can accumulate in the jewelry and be difficult to remove. Either lock jewelry in your locker or keep it in the hotel safe. As the temperature is very warm, it is recommended to drink water before, during, and after your soak in the Blue Lagoon.
In the Blue Lagoon you will be advised to wash your hair. If you wash your hair before going into the thermal bath, your hair will have less silicia, which makes your hair dry. If you let your hair get wet in the Blue Lagoon, than put on conditioner in your hair.
Leave your water in your locker and you can go back in and drink whenever you like. You also get one free drink of your choice included with your Blue Lagoon Tickets. You get to enjoy this beverage at the swim up bar inside the lagoon itself!
Do you shower after the Blue Lagoon? Yes, you should shower before and after your stay at the lagoon. Guests are required to shower, without their swimsuit, prior to using the geothermal spa. Simply use the showers and soaps available in the changing rooms.
The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is in the evening to enjoy the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter. The average water temperature is 102 F (39 C) all year. The Blue Lagoon is not natural and was formed in 1976.
To enjoy a more peaceful and serene experience, it's best to visit the Blue Lagoon during off-peak hours. Visiting early in the morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM or in the evening between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM when it's quieter is a great way to avoid crowds and fully appreciate the natural beauty of the lagoon.
Do you provide towels, bathrobes, or slippers? Our two types of entry tickets—Comfort and Premium—include the use of a towel. However, the Premium ticket also includes the use of a bathrobe. If you have a Comfort ticket and would like a bathrobe, you can rent them for ISK 1500 each.
There are instructions on the locker door as well. It is recommended that you leave all your jewelry and watches in the locker and the water might cause some damage to them. After having fun with the locker, you will need to shower before going into the lagoon. It is compulsory to shower and wash with soap.
Strict Time SlotsYou need to arrive within your assigned window, or else you may forfeit your ticket (which you generously prepaid). After a week trip around Iceland, our flight back to the US took off in the early afternoon, so we opted to visit the Blue Lagoon before our departure.
The Blue Lagoon does not allow any skinny dipping. You will have to bring along your swimsuit in order to enter both the water and the saunas. However, there aren't any rules about the type of swimsuit you can bring.