Monday, 14 September 2026

• CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00, 13:00
• CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 17:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 09:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 12:00, 15:00

Today's Whale Watching tours from Reykjavík are on schedule as shown above! Remember to dress according to weather and feel free to borrow our thermal overalls if needed!

Report from Eldey: The sun was shining through the clouds creating beautiful hues on the mountains as we set sail this morning. Not too far into the bay we spotted a blow and went to see if we could find the cetacean. When this individual resurfaced we realized we were with not one, but TWO solitary humpback whales! One surfaced right next to us and we could see their body through the surface of the water, and the other individual was feeding in front of us. Both individuals went down for a deeper dive and when they resurfaced, they seemed to go their separate ways. We stuck with the individual closest to us and after multiple surface sequences, it was time to wave this individual goodbye and continued. As we continued farther into the bay we spotted another blow and went to see who else was out and about this morning! When we approached we spotted a pair of humpback whales! One of these individuals was side swimming with their fluke half out of the water, and the other one lifted their fluke out for an extended period of time! This pair then started spyhoping, when they lift their heads above the surface to see what is happening around them! They then gave a very slow fluke dive, allowing us to admire their mostly white fluke pattern before diving down below. This pair showed an array of behaviors including rolling, pectoral slapping, and peduncle throwing! After an exciting encounter it was time to head back to port. What an excellent start to the day!

-Eline Van Aalderink

Report from Eldey: The wind had picked up a bit this afternoon so we bundled up and set sail. Right after learning our safety information, we spotted the back of one minke whale right next to Eldey island. This minke was very relaxed and gave us multiple surfaces right in front of the boat! It was calm around the island and we could even hear this individual take a breath. After a great viewing it was time to head out into the bay! We had a bit of a sail and on the way we has two harbor porpoises pop up quickly before swimming off to other waters. We also had one Northern fulmar catching a ride right above us and it was amazing to be able to admire this feathered friend so close. Once we were out in the bay we could suddenly see blows in every direction! We then saw some very large splashes and went to have a closer look. We had come across one humpback whale. This individual popped up right in front of the boat and had a very suspended surface sequence before showing off their fabulous fluke! It was amazing to watch their body swimming through the waves and see their face as they emerged at the crest of a wave to breath. As we were admiring this individual we saw some more blows and went to check them out. As we got to the area we saw there were some Northern gannets plunge diving and some gulls feeding as well. We then had a second minke whale surface as well as four more harbor porpoises! We then had another solitary humpback surface to our right. This individual was lunge feeding so it was very fun to see them suddenly emerge around us as they fed. As we admired this individual and awaited their resurfacing a pair of humpbacks suddenly surfaced in front of us. These individuals gave us a wonderful surface sequence before giving us a fluke dive. On that wonderful note, we waved our whales goodbye and headed back to port. What a great day on the bay!

-Samantha Smith

Common eider duck, lesser and greater black-backed gull, herring gull, black guillemot, Northern fulmar. black-legged kittiwake, Northern gannet