Monday, 1 September 2025

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NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00

Tonight's tour is on schedule! Please make sure to arrive in good time to check in and board the boat. If needed, feel free to put on our thermal overalls.

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Reykjavík Northern Lights Cruise

Sail into Faxaflói bay, where Reykjavík's glittering cityscape meets the Northern Lights. A unique winter adventure that sails whenever conditions allow, giving you the best possible chance to enjoy the auroras and city skyline in comfort.

2 Hours

Season:

1 Sep

15 Apr

Whale Watching & Northern Lights Cruise

This thrilling combo tour lets you witness two of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders - the majestic whales in their natural habitat and the ever enchanting northern lights dancing across the vast starry sky!

5:00 Hours

Season:

1 Sep

15 Apr

Tonight's Forecast

Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 6/9, W 1 m/s and 12°C. The moon is at Waxing Gibbous and 62% illuminated. Clear to partly clouded skies are forecast in the area.

Aurora activity: 6/9
Weather conditions: W 4 m/s and 12°C
Cloud cover: Clear to partly clouded skies
Moon status: Waxing Gibbous and 62% illuminated

NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00

Report from Eldey: The first night of the Northern Lights season couldn´t have started better. The evening sky started out cloud covered, but slowly made way for views of the stars and some faint green and blue northern lights. A little while later, the streaks of aurora started expanding and turning brighter, until they were dancing in the sky in vivid greens, blues, reds, and pinks - like Iceland´s spectacular version of a moving rainbow! We were treated to the most beautiful show, with the northern lights covering the whole sky and moving in all directions - unforgettable!

-Eline van Aalderink

Northern Lights Cruise 101

Discover everything you need to know about our Northern Lights Cruise, from what to expect onboard to tips for preparing and maximising your chances of seeing the aurora, this guide covers it all. Learn why a cruise offers a unique vantage point, how we monitor conditions for the best experience, and what makes this adventure so special. Perfect for both aurora enthusiasts and first timers alike!

The Science of the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are some of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on Earth. They occur when charged particles from the sun are carried by solar winds and collide with Earth’s magnetic field. These particles are drawn toward the magnetic poles, where they interact with gases in the atmosphere (mainly oxygen and nitrogen) producing light in various colours.