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At Elding, we take pride in supporting meaningful community initiatives. One of these is Pink October, a month dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer. The aim of this campaign is to emphasize the importance of prevention, early detection, and effective treatment.

The event for the lighting of the Imagine Peace Tower in Viðey, scheduled for Thursday, 9 October, has been cancelled due to rough seas and high waves in Faxaflói Bay. Although the event is cancelled, we encourage everyone to watch the lighting live at 20:00 on the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER website.

At the start of every Northern Lights season, our naturalists come together for a refresher in all things aurora. This year we were lucky enough to be welcomed by Aurora Reykjavik, where both new and experienced guides got fresh insights and a deeper understanding of this incredible natural phenomenon!

Rough weather earlier this week meant we had to cancel some of our tours, so we used the time for a training exercise with the MOB boat on Eldey. Everyone available got the chance to take part, learning how to operate the boat safely and effectively in case of emergency.

Elding is a proud sponsor of Reykjavík Pride and we're pleased to offer a welcoming space for all. Celebrate love, equality and diversity with us this week - and don’t miss our Queer Cruise on Friday! More info: hinsegindagar.is/en

Today was a truly special day in Faxaflói bay! We were lucky enough to encounter the second largest fish in the ocean - the BASKING SHARK! A fairly regular sight in later summer a few years ago, but sadly less frequent in recent years..

Our hard working engineers have been busy installing brand new engines in Hafsúlan as a part of our ongoing commitment to cleaner energy and more sustainable operations!

When the seas are unfavourable, we turn our focus inward to the people of Elding and practices that keep our operations running smoothly and sustainably. These non-operational days are not lost time; they are essential opportunities for internal development, maintenance, and team cohesion.

A new chapter in circular design begins: we’ve teamed up with Flöff, Iceland’s first textile upcycling initiative, to transform retired overalls into one of a kind, functional bags. Keep an eye out for more inventive reuse projects - and drop by our shop to check out the bags in person!

We are excited to announce that our research team has acquired a hydrophone as part of our continued commitment to marine conservation. These specialised underwater microphones will allow us to listen in on the fascinating world beneath the waves!

At Elding, women are truly at the helm! We are incredibly proud to be one of the few companies in Iceland where 8 of our captains are women, along with around 25 female crew members who steer, navigate, and ensure the safety of both passengers and nature with passion.

This year’s Easter Egg Hunt in Viðey was a fantastic success! Guests of all ages - especially the little ones - were overjoyed with the experience, and the atmosphere was full of laughter, smiles, and springtime cheer. Thank you all for a truly lovely day!

We’re pleased to share that there will be no fin whale hunting in Iceland this year, as it is not considered economically viable. While this is a welcome development, it reflects financial challenges rather than a shift in mindset. We will continue to advocate for the protection of Iceland’s marine life, which we believe holds far greater value when left undisturbed.