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This morning we enjoyed sunny skies and a flat ocean, first spotting a calm minke whale before heading toward a humpback whale pec-slapping and showing off its fins. In the afternoon, we found another friendly humpback whale performing fluke dives and gliding near the surface with its white pectoral fins clearly visible in the calm sea.
Hydrophones to Enhance Marine Research
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!
This morning we sailed into calm seas under clearing skies and enjoyed extended views of a sleepy humpback whale and its beautiful pectoral fins before returning to Reykjavík. In the afternoon, we encountered 2 humpback whales - one actively feeding, the other gliding beneath the surface with shining pectoral fins and even a dramatic peduncle throw.
A Beacon of Hope on Viðey Island
This morning we encountered three pods of white-beaked dolphins, ending with a playful group before a surprise humpback whale sighting gave us fluke views near the end. In the afternoon, we saw 5 harbour porpoises and two humpback whales, one breaching impressively and the other calmly surfacing with its pectoral fin glowing beneath the calm sea.
This morning we sailed through calm seas with beautiful clouds covering the mountains and enjoyed a playful humpback whale rolling and showing its pectoral fins before continuing past puffins and terns. In the afternoon, we had a brief sighting of a minke whale before spending quality time with a fluking humpback whale surfacing close to the boat.
This morning we enjoyed calm seas and sunshine, spotting 4–6 harbour porpoises, two pods of white-beaked dolphins - one bow-riding - and a calm humpback whale fluking near the boat. In the afternoon, after a quiet start, we saw another shy pod of white-beaked dolphins and the same humpback whale again, fluking beautifully before heading home.
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This morning we sailed through calm seas and encountered 3 feeding minke whales surrounded by birds, followed by a curious pod of 5 white-beaked dolphins. In the afternoon, after a long search and one early white-beaked dolphin, we were rewarded with a satisfying sighting of a humpback whale near the end of the tour.
This morning we encountered 10 harbour porpoises in and around Hvalfjörður before spotting a humpback whale in the bay that ended the tour with a lovely fluke dive. In the afternoon, under grey skies, we found another friendly humpback whale lifting its pectoral fin and gliding through the waves before we headed back to Reykjavík.
This morning we sailed into Hvalfjörður and were treated to an incredible humpback whale display - breaching repeatedly, pec-slapping, rolling, lobtailing, and fluking. At one point we could see its whole body out of the water! On our return to Reykjavík, we were surrounded by puffins and fulmars. The rest of today's tours were cancelled due to weather.
This morning we sailed out in sunshine and spotted a pod of 12 white-beaked dolphins breaching near the boat, followed by a humpback whale fluking through the fog. In the afternoon, we saw 7 harbour porpoises and 2 humpback whales in Hvalfjörður, one giving high fluke dives through sun glare before we returned in foggy conditions.
This morning we enjoyed glassy seas and sunshine, with sightings of 3 minke whales and a peaceful pod of white-beaked dolphins gliding near the boat. In the afternoon, we had 2 more minke whales, 2 harbour porpoises, and several white-beaked dolphin pods, including one of 10 individuals jumping close to the boat in calm waters.
This morning we sailed through thick fog that cleared to sunshine, revealing 5-6 harbour porpoises, a fluking humpback whale, and a pod of 4–5 curious white-beaked dolphins, including a calf. In the afternoon we enjoyed sunny skies, encountering 2 humpback whales, even more harbour porpoises, and a brief visit from 4 white-beaked dolphins.
International Day for Women in Maritime
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.