Sunday, 14 June 2026

• CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00, 13:00, 17:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 20:00

Report from Eldey: This morning we were yet again blessed with incredible weather, sunny skies and flat flat sea. We set sailed, just happy to be out on the water. After 20 minutes we spotted a fast black shape come up in front of the boat, as we cautiously approached, we were able to identify our first species of the tour, a minke whale. This individual was seen quite well but changed directions and was travelling quite fast, probably feeding or slightly shy. We decided to move on further out in the bay. Occasionally we would spot harbor porpoises, very tiny and very skittish of our presence, nevertheless, most passengers saw them, about 5 in total. Travelling further West, we spot something far in the distance with our binoculars, two black backs, almost immobile at the surface. Upon reaching the area we found the two most relaxed humpback whales resting on a sunny morning. We stayed with them for sometime, mesmerized at their deep breathing and unwavering grace. The water was so calm that we could make out their enormous white flippers. Everyone on board was speechless, not daring to break the peace of this serene encounter. However, there come a time when we must say goodbye. As the whales fluke dove, we waved au revoir and applauded their existence, which filled our souls with joy. As we headed back home, our journey was interrupted by a pod of about 6 white-beaked dolphins leaping, and bursting across the water. They were surely chasing and corralling a school of fish. Since they were visibly occupied, we left them to it and returned home, full of gratitude. 

-Matteo Poggio 

Report from Eldey: In the afternoon, we went back out to sea under another bright and sunny sky. The sea conditions were excellent, allowing us to sail in search of marine life once again. Heading north, we tried to reach the same area we had visited in the morning. Along the way, we saw plenty of large flocks of birds flying around, but unfortunately there was no sign of any cetaceans. Then, out of nowhere, we spotted a Minke whale surfacing very close to us. We stopped in the area and waited for another sighting, but after a while the whale remained submerged. We therefore continued our journey. Suddenly, we saw a huge splash in the distance. A humpback whale was breaching repeatedly, and then a second one appeared. From afar, we could see both humpback whales jumping, and when we arrived, they remained together, swimming close to each other. We recognized one of the whales as David Jones II, an individual already recorded in our catalogue. It was amazing to see one of our previously identified whales again. After spending some time observing the humpbacks, we spotted another minke whale in the distance. It was a very elusive individual, but we were still able to see it surface several times. On our way back to the coast, we also saw a few Atlantic Puffins flying around, giving us a wonderful welcome home.

Report from Eldey: The sun was still out and shining as we made our way from Reykjavík. As we sailed out, we were suddenly greeted by a surprise humpback whale, barely a few hundred meters out from the harbour walls, who surfaced right next to us! It was no more than 50 meters away, so we immediately cut the engines and admired this whale as it surfaced and went for a dive, giving us an amazing look at its fluke. Then, it was time to head further out into the bay. After about half an hour of sailing, we spotted some tiny splashes. They were from a pod of 5-6 white-beaked dolphins! This lively group even had the tiniest calf with them, who was barely visible behind its mother as it surfaced in her slipstream. They enjoyed some leaping and bowriding, and after a few minutes, went on their merry way. And so did we. We sailed for about twenty more minutes until we could spot many blows on the horizon, one after the other! As we got closer, we simply did not know which place to go first. We started by looking at one humpback whale, who was very relaxed and gave us a good fluke dive. Then, we made our way over to a humpback pair, who were likely feeding as they were being followed by a flock of birds. After spending a few moments with them, we spotted a trio of humpbacks! The three surfaced in almost pure synchrony, and we could've stood there in awe forever if it wasn't for the next surprise, a breaching humpback, just a few hundred meters ahead! We made our way there, and watched as the whale breached multiple times, occasionally rolling to pec slap or tail throw. Cheers could be heard from all over the boat as the whale flew through the air, almost effortlessly! Then, unfortunatley, it was time to head back to the harbour. Luckily, the sun was still shining in our faces, so we returned to land with the brightest smiles and memories that will stay with us forever.

-Sigrún Helgu

Atlantic puffin, black guillemot, Northern fulmar, Northern gannet, Arctic skua, black-legged kittiwake, herring gull, great black-backed gull, lesser black-backed gull