Whale diary

Status: RUNNING

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: Just in one hour the wind dropped considerably. It always amazes how quickily the weather can change in Iceland. The sea still had a bit of a roll to it when out offshore but the wind dropp

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: The sea conditions remained favourable this afternoon for wildlife spotting and it did not take long before we encountered our first cetacean species. A small pod of 4-6  white beaked dolphins&

Tour at 13:00 

Report from Eldey: We got top notch conditions this afternoon! There was almost no wind, the sea was calm, and the visibility seemed infinite! We had a peaceful sailing for about one hour, then we spotted first signs of cetacean wildlife with an elus

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: The sea conditions had improved over the day and it felt a bit warmer out on the bay. We sailed towards the area where we saw the minke whale on the morning tour. On the way we spotted some splashes far away. Soon after we turned the boa

Tour status 1 pm: CANCELLED

Due to the weather getting worse out in sea, we will have to cancel the whale watching tour at 1 o'clock today. 

Tour at 09:00

Report from Eldey: Thankfully the wind was not

Tour at 9 and 13: RUNNING FROM ANOTHER HARBOUR

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: The weather was pretty much the same as in the morning and unfortunately no sightings of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) on this tour either even thou

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: Sea was a tough cookie this afternoon, due to the increased wind. More swell made it a bit tougher sailing and trickier spotting, but everybody held on and stayed patient, until we spotted a blow on the left inside of our boat. It took u

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: the conditions only improved as the day progressed. The sea was still, the sky blue and perfect wildlife spotting conditions. The first cetacean of the trip were a group of 6-8 harbour porpoises tha

Status: RUNNING

Tour at 09:00

Report from Eldey: WHAT A DAY!! The weather was glorious, sun shining, calm sea and a nice crispness to the air. The wildlife was also loving the weather, after an hour sailing we found our spot. In the

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: The weather hadn't changed from this morning. We did have a few sprinkles of rain every now and again but nothing that could actually be called rain - at least not in Iceland. We needed longer to find the animals on this tour. After near

Tour at 09:00

Report from Eldey: The sea was calm, the sky clear, and the wind almost non-existent, it was a pleasure to sail out from the harbour this morning. A few harbour porpoises (three individuals) were seen at the beginning of the tour, but

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: Amazing afternoon on the water. The day was full of minke whales, with at least 4 whales around the boat. Once we arrived our best viewing areas, many minkes were being sighted, feeling the strain in the neck whilst

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: Wind died down compared to this morning, but to our surprise the swell increased. But fortunately the wind direction was in our favor, most of the time we were in the same direction than the waves. The shakings, although quite ample, wer

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: While winds were still strong, it was nothing compared to the days before. Swell was coming in a direction so that we could avoid it, making this ride smoother than expected. The visibility was good as well, we could even see Snæfellsjök

Tour at 13:00: CANCELLED

Tour at 9:00: CANCELLED

Unfortunately have to cancel our tour at 9:00 today due to unfavourable weather conditions because of the storm that is heading our way. For more information please contact us via phone at

Status Tour 13:00: CANCELLED

Due to the wind getting stronger already and therefore unfavourable conditions at sea we unfortunately have to cancel our tour at 13:00 today. For more information please contact us via phone at +354 519 5000 or by e-mail at elding@eldi

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: The sea conditions in the afternoon carried on being excellent, very calm seas and very little wind. The sun even came out half way through the tour and warmed our skin gently. About an hour after leaving the harbour, we came accross a

Tour status: RUNNING

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: The weather got even better, no wind created a really smooth sea almost mirror calm. It was incredible, not often do we get a calm sea and especially this time of year so It was even m

Tour at 9:00 and 13:00 : CANCELLED

Due to bad weather conditions at sea we have to cancel the tour this morning at 9 am. For more information please contact us by email elding@elding.is or by phone +354 519 5000. 

Status: RUNNING

Tour at 13:00

Report from Eldey: The wind had picked up some but as it was blowing from the NE we could use the mountains Akrafjall and Esja to gain shelter making for a comfortable ride, well at least for the first hour.