Classic whale watching tours are on schedule today from Reykjavík. Make sure to check back for updates on the rest of the day!
This morning we sailed into a windy bay and our captain spotted a lone elusive harbour porpoise. In the afternoon the conditions were a bit more rough so we stayed close to land where we found several birds, but sadly no cetaceans. Complimentary tickets were issued on both tours and the evening tour got cancelled due to weather.
The tour at 09:00 was the only tour that operated today, the rest of the tours were cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the bay.
We left the harbour this morning and soon found a total of 35 white-beaked dolphins and a minke whale on our way back home. In the afternoon we saw a lunge feeding minke whale and a pod of 12 white-beaked dolphins, including juveniles. On the evening tour we again found a lunge feeding minke whale that even breached for us!
We set off under blue skies this morning. On our way out of the harbour we passed between the islands where we could see some puffins. We heard rumours there may be some cetacean near us but unfortunately they never appeared, so we gave complimentary tickets to all our passengers can try again another day!
In the morning we saw 2 tricky minke whales, so we issued complimentary tickets to all passengers! The afternoon tour saw 2 minke whales and then a small pod of white-beaked dolphins on our way back! In the evening we saw a pod of 5 white-beaked dolphins and a feeding minke whale as we were coming into the harbour!
On the morning tour we saw about 15 white-beaked dolphins, 4 minke whales and 2 harbour porpoises in the same area, and many plunge diving northern gannets! In the afternoon we found 'countless' minke whales and a glimpse of a humpback whale as well! Heading back to shore we saw a pod of white-beaked dolphins by the harbour.
We sailed out on this sunny morning and saw a pod of 4 white-beaked dolphins that appeared briefly and 4 minke whales, but due to the difficult encounters, we issued complimentary tickets. In the afternoon we saw a minke whale and a pod of white-beaked dolphins! They were quite social and we could hang out with them for some time.
We sailed out this morning, with strong Northern winds. We found 2-3 minke whales, one of which stayed with us for several moments. In the afternoon we sailed for a while before finally a minke whale showed itself to us. We got to see it for some time, surfacing from all sides. It was quite easy to follow for most of the encounter.
We set off this morning on pretty calm seas. We saw 3-4 harbour porpoises that appeared at our front amongst resting birds, but unfortunately no other wildlife, so we offered complimentary tickets to all passengers. In the afternoon we spotted 3 minke whales and a very friendly humpback whale that we got a good look at!
We sailed out in typical Icelandic weather this morning and first spotted 3 minke whales and a single harbour porpoise. We then found a friendly humpback whale who seemed to be resting and then it breached right in front of us! In he afternoon we spotted 3 minke whales and a humpback whale that rolled and slapped its fins!
We set sail this morning on a quiet sea with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains. We found 1 minke whale and 3 humpback whales lunge feeding and diving. In the afternoon we spotted 2 humpback whales and 3 minke whales! It was an amazing day with gorgeous landscape, moody skies, happy whales and feeding birds!
We left the harbour under sunny skies this morning. We found about 15 minke whales in total (including a well known individual called Tap). We also saw 2 humpback whales that were clearly feeding. In the afternoon we found a pod of white-beaked dolphins, that were quickly replaced by minke whales and a humpback whale!
Our morning started with sunny skies and a slight breeze. We saw 2 minke whales and then a humpback whale, all feeding in the same area! The weather improved dramatically from the morning, and in the afternoon we found 2 minke whales, 2 humpback whales and a pod of 10 white-beaked dolphins, that joined the action.
This morning we sailed out in typical Icelandic weather. After a while, we spotted a blow of a humpback whale. We also saw splashes of white-beaked dolphins and 2 minke whales. Finally, we found a second humpback whale close to our boat! The afternoon tour unfortunately had no luck and offered all passengers complimentary tickets.
We sailed out in the wind and found 2 fast minke whales close to shore this morning. Sadly, they didn't reappear. In the afternoon, the sun came out and the wind decreased. It took a while, but we finally found a minke whale. Due to the very brief sightings, both tours issued complimentary tickets for a chance to try again another day!
We encountered 3 minke whales this morning and later another set of minke whales as well as 6 white-beaked dolphins. We set off under grey clouds this afternoon and came across an elusive minke whale and 5 white-beaked dolphins including a calf, but we decided to offer complimentary tickets due to the difficult sightings.
As soon as we left this morning we found a minke whale! Later we spotted it again with a second minke whale that came right up to the boat, and it even started to blow bubbles. In the afternoon we found a friendly minke whale! We also found a pod of relaxed and playful 9 white-beaked dolphins and then a second minke whale!
Shortly after departure this morning, we were rewarded with a large pod of harbour porpoises, right outside the harbour. We then found 3 minke whales before it was time to head back! In the afternoon we found a total of 1 minke whale, two pods of lively 5-7 white-beaked dolphins and finally 2 quick moving humpback whales!
What a great day in our beautiful bay! Not long after leaving the harbour this morning, we saw a minke whale and a small pod of white-beaked dolphins! In the afternoon we again found a pod of white-beaked dolphins, 2 minke whales and a humpback whale, but due to the short lived sightings, we offered everyone complimentary tickets.
