Monday, 21 June 2021

✘ CLASSIC TOUR CANCELLED |  13:00

✘ PREMIUM TOUR CANCELLED |  10:00

✔ CLASSIC TOUR ON SCHEDULE |  09:00

Challenging conditions this morning as the rain begun to fall and wind developed to create a small swell that grew from the south. As we journeyed west through Faxafloi, a range of birds were gathering, showing interest in a small area. Beneath the birds, appeared the blow of a humpback whale that surfaced a few times on our approach. To our surprise, a minke whale appeared very close to our vessel and soon vanished into the grey sea. We were able to watch the humpback for a few surfaces as it displayed its fluke on its descent, but ultimately the whale was a little unpredictable in its movement. Although some passengers observed the whale we decided to offer complimentary tickets due to the whales unpredictable behaviour which made for hard viewing.

- Mike Smith

Birds observed: gannets, black-legged kittiwakes, puffins, common guillemot, black guillemot, lesser black backed gull, greater black backed gull, fulmars, arctic terns

We will sail at 09:00, but all other tours will be cancelled for today due to increasing winds in the bay. Join us by booking online or contact us directly for more information (elding@elding.is / +354 519 5000). There is always a chance of some movement out on the bay, so if your are prone to motion sickness, we have dramamine available in our ticket office.

COVID-19: Keep in mind that passengers and crew are asked to ensure their own hygiene and safety at all times. Washing hands thoroughly with soap and using a hand sanitiser is advised. Masks are not mandatory but are recommended in areas where keeping distance from others is not possible.