✔ CLASSIC TOUR ON SCHEDULE | 13:00
Report from Elding: Southwesterly winds brought a little swell into the bay today and a fine rain also however, it was still nice and comfortable with the inside heated saloon, hot drinks and overalls to keep us warm. We were lucky with the whales today and we were able to see 3 species, about 5-8 scattered harbour porpoises, 2 minke whales and 1 humpback whale. However it was mainly the crew that saw the porpoises and minkes. We even smelt the fishy breath of the minke that sometimes is brought over the boat with the wind. Minke whales have a nickname ´stinky minke´because of their smelly breath. It was also nice to see the seabirds chilling out and finding the bay too.
- Megan Whittaker
✔ PREMIUM TOUR ON SCHEDULE | 10:00
Report from Þruma RIB: We thought that today's morning tour would be much nicer than yesterday but Iceland decided differently. The wind was picking up and the waves getting bigger in Faxafloi. The way out was nice with the wind coming from the back and we saw many interesting birds like atlantic puffins, common guillemots, arctic terns and northern gannets showing off with their wide wingspan and their plunge-diving behavior. We searched in the area where whales were seen yesterday but unfortunately we could not find any cetacean in the bay. The way back was much more rocky and wet with the waves against us and rain. Our passengers still enjoyed the ride and because we could not see the whales, they were offered to come back for free in a classic whale watching tour in Reykjavik or in Akureyri.
- Miquel Pons
Bird Species ID´d today: Northern Gannet, Atlantic Puffin, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Arctic tern, Arctic skua, Northern Fulmar, Kittiwake, Eider Duck, Seagulls.
Today we will be operating on Þruma RIB for our 10:00 Premium tour and our lovely vessel Elding for the 13:00 Classic tour. Make sure to dress appropriately for the tours as it is always colder on sea than on land. Join us by booking online or contact us directly for more information (elding@elding.is / +354 519 5000).
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, as well as wearing a face mask when keeping a 2 metre distance from others is not possible.