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Laugardaginn, 28. mars 2026, býður Elding upp á árlega páskaeggjaleit í Viðey í samstarfi við Viðeyjarstofu & Borgarsögusafn Reykjavíkur! // On Saturday, 28 March 2026, we will host our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Viðey island in collaboration with Viðeyjarstofa & Reykjavík City Museum!

We‘re delighted to be participating in and supporting Mottumars, or Moustache March, once again. Mottumars is a national men‘s cancer awareness campaign to raise funds for the Icelandic Cancer Society. The focus of this year‘s campaign is support; no one is alone.

Although white-beaked dolphins are one of the most common and well-known cetaceans in Icelandic waters, we have started seeing less of them in winter due to operating so close to land. Yesterday we encountered a pod of 5 white-beaked dolphins, including a calf!

Is it spring already? Yesterday’s afternoon tour from Reykjavík brought a very exciting surprise: the first minke whale of the year. Minke whales are often one of the earliest signs of the changing seasons, so seeing one right at the start of February felt especially special.

Elding has been selected by The Reykjavík Grapevine as the Best Outdoor Experience in Reykjavík! To be included among their top picks is a wonderful acknowledgement of the work our team puts into creating meaningful experiences at sea.

We had a very rare visitor in Faxaflói bay today! Our crew spotted a short-beaked common dolphin. While the name might suggest otherwise, this species is actually not too common in our waters. The last time we encountered one was back in April 2024, from our base in Akureyri!

We're proud to share that Elding has once again been recognised as a WCA Approved whale and dolphin watching operator. This certification is based on the World Cetacean Alliance's strict guidelines, which promote responsible, ethical and sustainable wildlife watching worldwide.

As a part of our sustainability efforts, we've introduced a new concept at our souvenir shop: second hand outdoor clothing! A great option for warm gear at a good price, or if you need an extra layer before heading out into the bay.

The Christmas season is upon us. We’ll be operating tours throughout this special period, with only minor changes on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve where the opening hours are shorter and the Northern Lights Cruise does not run. Instead, we have daily whale watching tours and a New Year's Eve Cruise to top the year off!

Elding proudly supports the Icelandic Search and Rescue Teams (ICE-SAR) with the purchase of a Neyðarkallinn statue for 2025. These brave volunteers work selflessly to keep people safe across Iceland - let’s all answer the call and support our rescue teams!

Meet the Elding team at WTM London 2025, one of the world's leading travel and tourism events! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet partners, travel professionals, and friends from around the world, share ideas, and discuss future collaborations.

Our trusty RIB boats have now been sailed back to Njarðvík, where they'll spend the winter months safely in storage. The trip took place in beautiful weather, marking the end of another great season out at sea. Until next season!

Our beloved Eldey is currently in dry dock for a well deserved overhaul. As part of our regular maintenance routine, a variety of improvements and repairs are being carried out to ensure she's in top shape for the winter season ahead.