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It felt like a true Icelandic day, but we soon found a pair of humpback whales next to Viðey island! A while later we decided to give them some space and after 20 minutes of sailing we had found a pod of 5 white-beaked dolphins. They greeted us by swimming under the vessel and scattered in all directions. As we returned home, we got one last look at the humpbacks.

• NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

Tonight the expected Kp level was a 4/9, so our expectations were high! There were some gaps in the clouds so we were optimistic. Unfortunately, the auroras never appeared, so we of course handed complimentary tickets out to our patient guests.

We sailed out with an Icelandic breeze, but calm seas. We didn't have to go far, as we soon saw a humpback whale breaching! When we got closer, we could see it was actually 2 humpback whales. They were swimming beside each other and then going down with a fluke dive. One of them started doing peduncle throws and tail slaps as well!

We had a lovely afternoon out at sea. We first encountered a pair of humpback whales, still hanging around the islands right outside the harbour as in the past several weeks. Eventually we also found a pod of around 8 actively feeding white-beaked dolphins. Then, a third humpback whale appeared in the same area, rolling and slapping its pectoral fins.

• NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

It was windy, but the sea was relatively nice. The moon was shining and we could see stars in the clear sky. While we saw a very faint arch of northern lights above mt. Esja, we decided to issue complimentary tickets to our understanding passengers.

• NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

With a Kp index of 3/9 and mostly clear skies, we set sail with high hopes! From the moment we left port, we could see northern lights. They were there all night and finally exploded and we could very clearly see them with our naked eye!

Today we sailed out with the most beautiful sunrise and we soon spotted a very nice and predictable 1-2 groups of up to 12 harbour porpoises, feeding. We then sailed further and found 2 humpback whales swimming side by side in depth of about 3 metres, as well as a curious harbour seal looking at us. On the way back home to port, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset!

• NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

Despite some clouds, it was a beautiful evening out in the bay with stunning sights of Reykjavík and a full moon. Unfortunately the auroras never showed up, so we offered all our guests complimentary tickets so they can retry another time.

The weather was great, sunny and barely any wind. As we sailed away from port, a little harbour seal popped up out of the water. We continued our journey, and by the time we passed Lundey, we spotted a blow that belonged to 2 humpback whales - it was the same individuals as in the days prior. We also saw a third humpback whale doing long dives!

With a cold breeze coming from land, we went on an adventure! The sun was shining low, perfect for golden hour pics! About 15 minutes into the tour, we saw blows from 2 humpback whales! It was Banana and their companion again. As we moved further along, we also found about 50 white-beaked dolphins; jumping, bow-riding, wave riding.. all of it!

• NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

The sea was flat and the stars were shining almost as bright as the moon. We sailed by Viðey island to see the Imagine Peace Tower and then further towards mount Esja. The northern lights first tested our patience, but then appeared all around us!

• NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00

The forecast was good and there were supposed to be big gaps in between the clouds. We admired the Imagine Peace Tower on our way into the bay, but unfortunately the auroras never showed up, so we gave out complimentary tickets to all.

Today we had a clear blue sky and lovely calm seas. We headed towards the islands where two eagle eyed passengers spotted a tail by Lundey. We slowly approached the area and soon were in the company of 2 humpback whales - our friend Banana and their companion!  After enjoying their presence for a while, we admired a beautiful sunset on our way home!