Wednesday, 15 April 2026
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
Tonight's Forecast
Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 2, E 2m/s and 6°C. The moon is Waning Gibbous and 4% illuminated. Partly to clear skies are forecast in the area.
Aurora activity: 2
Weather conditions: E 2m/s and 6°C
Cloud cover: Partly to clear skies
Moon status: Waning Gibbous and 4% illuminated
NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
Report from Eldey: With calm seas, a light breeze, and gaps in the clouds we set sail, excited to see what the night would bring. As we sailed out, we first admired the city lights, learned about Harpa and the Sun Voyager, before leaving the skyline behind and continuing into the darkness. Before long, we had a very exciting proposal! Congratulations to the happy couple and many well wishes! After sailing to darkness, the gaps opened and we could start to see stars, a promising sign. It was nice and calm on the water, creating a very nice evening for sailing. While we waited we learned a little about how the northern lights form, as well as some of the myths surrounding the auroras. Unfortunately, the lights did not show up for us this evening, and so we handed out complimentary tickets so that everyone could try again with us another time.
-Knut Albrecht
Few natural phenomena are as mesmerising as the aurora borealis. These shifting curtains of colour sweep across the polar skies, painting them in hues of green, pink, and violet. While their appearance may seem unpredictable, scientists have developed ways to understand when and where they might occur and by studying the activity levels, we can estimate the likelihood of seeing them.