Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Today we will be operating our Classic Whale Watching on our lovely vessel Hafsúlan at 9:00 and 13:00. OurPremium Whale Watching departure times are 3pm. 

• CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 9:00, 13:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 9:00, 12:00, 15:00

Report from Hafsulan: this morning we sailed into the bay with sun shinning and wind blowing strong. We searched through the bay, trying to keep a steady course on the strong swell and wind. We visited a few hot spots we know in the area with no luck, he kept sailing out hoping to find some animals there but unfortunately we did not spot any. On our return we offered all passengers a complementary ticket so they can all try their luck again on next whale watching trip. However, as we were entering the harbour we spotted a minke whale! The animal was feeding close to the harbour, coming up multiple times and even lunge feeding, very unique behaviour to see in a minke whale

-Aleksandra Lechwar

Report from Hafsúlan: Our journey started with a sunny afternoon and amazing blue skies, despite the wind we decided to sail out to try to find our favourite species. Just 10 minutes after leaving the harbour we were very lucky to find a minke whale!!  This minke was feeding in the area, and lots of birds were trying their luck as well! We had Northern gannets and Northern fulmars diving full speed to the ocean to try to find some snacks!  And in the middle we had of course the minke whale changing direction rapidly not afraid to get close to our boat! We spent about half an hour with this whale which occasionally would show some curiosity and would come closer so we could have a better look! Then we decided to continue our journey and sailed further away, we were very lucky to spot some Atlantic puffins close to the islands! On our way back to shore we still got one last glance at that minke whale that was still feeding in the same area as we said one last goodbye!

-Maria Ernesto   

Atlantic puffin, Northern gannet, Northern fulmar, black guillemot, common guillemot, razorbill, great black backed gull, lesser black backed gull, herring gull, glaucous gull, black legged kittiwake, black headed gull, eider duck