✔ TOUR ON SCHEDULE | at 17:00
Report from Hafsúlan: The afternoon started with a strong wind so, looking for some shelter, we decided to sail through the islands leaving Lundey on the starboard side of the boat. We saw some splashes in the distance and as we approached we observed a lonely white-beaked dolphin feeding with a big flock of birds. We usually don't see solitary dolphins so we were curious. It surfaced a few times but it decided to concentrate in feeding so we decided to go for something else. After a few minutes... two blows really close by!! We headed where the first blow was and there it was! A calm minke whale showed up just next to us. It delighted us a few more times and it dissapeared to go somwhere else. We still had that second blow near by so we followed it and there it was! This magnify humpback whale feeding around us, showing it white belly grooves. Amazing view! After a few minutes feeding when we though it couldn't be better, it unexpectedly started to jump in front of the boat!! What a spectacular behaviour!!It made us forget about the wind as we were so happy with this wonderful animal. We couldn't have a better end of the day.
-Elena Gutierrez
✔ TOUR ON SCHEDULE | at 13:00
Report from Hafsúlan: The afternoon started with lots of sunshine and I hope everyone was well prepared for that. While sailing into the bay, the wind picked up a bit, which didn't keep us from staying outside though, enjoying rich bird life around us. After about 45 minutes we saw our first blow: a humpback whale. Soon after finding the animal it started slapping its fluke and pectoral fins onto the waternsurface which was a fantastic show to watch. However, we decided to leave after four more boats arrived at the site. Continuing on our journey and our eyes now wellntrained, we soom spotted a flock of arctic terns and in their midst: one minke whale, happily having its late lunch. Both whales were spectacular to watch and we all came back into the harbour with big smiles on our faces.
-Christina Winkler
✔ TOUR ON SCHEDULE | at 9:00
Report from Hafsúlan: Sun was shining as we left the old harbour and wind was blowing from the North which always comes with the Northern cold. Right after leaving the harbour...what a morning surprise! An early humpback whale woke us up appearing just next to the boat! It delighted us with some tail slapping and blows around the boat and when it seemed to be more interested in its things,we sailed towards Akranes peninsula where we enjoyed the calmer sea conditions as it is sheltered by the mountains. A new blow showed up close to the land a few times but the mysterious animal never came to the surface. We took pleasure in our way back of a peaceful sea with a nice sun bathing us.
-Elena Gutierrez
Bird species identified today: northern fulmar, atlantic puffin, northern gannet, arctic tern, black-legged kittiwake, common guillemot, black guillemot, arctic skua, black-tailed godwit, great black-backed gulls, lesser black-backed gulls, glaucus gulls, either ducks, artic terns, artic skua.
We are sailing from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík today at 9:00, 13:00 and 17:00.. There could always be some movement out on the sea today, and if you are prone to seasickness we have some seasickness tablets available at our ticket office. Make sure to dress warmly and make use of our warm overalls as it is always colder on sea than on land. For more information contact us by email elding@elding.is or by phone +354 519 5000.
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