Wednesday, 4 March 2026
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Tonight's Forecast
Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 2, S-E 3m/s and 0°C. The moon is Waning Gibbous and 99% illuminated. Partially clouded skies are forecast in the area.
Aurora activity: 2
Weather conditions: S-E 3m/s and 0°C
Cloud cover: Partially clouded skies
Moon status: Waning Gibbous and 99% illuminated
NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Report from Eldey: We left the harbor under some low flying clouds which released snow and hail all around us. As there were also some clear gaps in between the clouds we took our chances to see if the Northern lights would make an appearance. It was amazing to see the snow and clouds illuminated by the city lights of Reykjavik. After some time there was a very faint green haze to be detected with our cameras, but with the naked eye it difficult to see. We cruised on the bay in hope for the lights to increase as our captain Otto spotted a humpback whale on the surface quite close to the boat. So we took the opportunity for some night time whale watching thanks to the clouds and the full moon. Nature never stops surprising us and we have to adapt accordingly. Nonetheless we offered complementary tickets to our guests to come out with us another time to search for the Northern lights.
- Milla Brandao
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.