Whale diary

From morning mist to midnight sun, we encountered over a dozen humpback whales breaching, tail-slapping, and bubble-net feeding. Swift minke whales, elusive harbour porpoises, and pods of playful white-beaked dolphins added to the action. Calm seas teemed with seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and arctic terns diving into bait balls.

Perfect seas delivered an unforgettable day with countless humpback whales pec-slapping, bubble-net feeding and even breaching right beside the boat! We also encountered multiple minke whales and playful white-beaked dolphins leaping, bowriding, and joining the feeding frenzy. One magical sighting after another made for an epic day on the bay!

Despite the drizzle, the bay came alive with playful humpback whales (one of which was Davy Jones) breaching, lunge feeding, and peduncle throwing from morning till night. We also spotted several sneaky minke whales and energetic white-beaked dolphins leaping around whales. An unforgettable day at sea filled with close encounters!

This morning started with fluke dives from curious humpback whales and a close encounter with Davy Jones! The bay stayed busy all day with more humpbacks breaching, bubble-net feeding, and surrounding our boats. We also saw acrobatic white-beaked dolphins, quick minke whales, and shy harbour porpoises on this action-packed day!

Calm seas and rich feeding grounds brought over a dozen humpback whales into view, with bubble-net feeding, fluke dives, breaches, and pec slaps galore! Playful white-beaked dolphins appeared on nearly every tour, often in large pods, and some even jumped beside the boat. We also spotted several minke whales and elusive harbour porpoises!

Today featured at least 12 active humpback whales across the bay, with fluke dives, pec slaps, spyhops and even lunge feeding! Several pods of playful white-beaked dolphins swam around the boats, some even escorting us home. Add to that a handful of minke whales and harbour porpoises and we had a truly unforgettable summer day at sea!

What a whale-filled day with over a dozen humpback whales sighted across all tours - breaching, pec-slapping, tail-lobbing and even synchronized fluke dives! Add to that several pods of white-beaked dolphins (with calves), shy harbour porpoises, and a few elusive minke whales, and you’ve got a full Faxaflói showcase. Even the rain couldn’t stop us!

From calm seas to light rain, the day delivered a true spectacle of humpback whales - resting, feeding, fluking, breaching and pec-slapping galore. Curious minke whales, speedy harbour porpoises and playful pods of white-beaked dolphins (some with calves) made every tour a joy. A perfect mix of action and calm across the bay!

From early morning to midnight sun, the bay was alive with humpback whales, including fluke dives, pectoral slaps, and resting behaviour. Curious minke whales, fast-moving harbour porpoises, and playful pods of white-beaked dolphins (some with calves) delighted us throughout. Calm seas and countless encounters made it a day to remember!

Today we enjoyed multiple encounters with active humpback whales, showing off fluke dives, pectoral slaps and surface rolls. Playful pods of white-beaked dolphins and elusive harbour porpoises joined us throughout the day, and a shy minke whale also made an appearance. Rain or shine, we had excellent sightings in every direction!

Today we encountered multiple humpback whales, including Mr. Bubbles, with dramatic breaches, tail lobs and lunge feeding. We also spotted calm and feeding white-beaked dolphins, elusive minke whales and swift harbour porpoises throughout the bay. Rain or shine, we had another classic day with all four of our favourite species! Perfect!

Today brought encounters with at least five humpback whales, including breaching, fluke dives, and curious approaches near the islands. Several pods of white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises added variety, while calm seas and sunshine made for ideal conditions. Puffins were also plentiful, adding charm to this fantastic day at sea!

Throughout the day we had 5 encounters with humpback whales, including one breaching, one lunge-feeding, and another resting calmly near Reykjavík. Several pods of up to 14 white-beaked dolphins and around 6-8 harbour porpoises added to the excitement, alongside rare minke whale sightings, including a spy-hopping individual! What a wonderful day!

This morning we saw a playful humpback whale, a spy-hopping minke whale and even a few shy harbour porpoises. The afternoon brought sunny views and a calm humpback whale with close surfaces and beautiful white pectoral fins. In the evening, another humpback whale and a pod of white-beaked dolphins capped off a long but rewarding trip!

This morning we found a sleepy humpback whale that surfaced close to the boat, before waking up again as we headed back home. The afternoon featured two playful pods of white-beaked dolphins and a brief minke whale sighting. In the evening, two lively humpback whales (including mr. Bubbles) and a pod of dolphins made for a spectacular end to the day!

This morning brought no less than four humpback whales, with both breaching and pec slaps! The afternoon tour featured a very social humpback whale showing off with tail and pec slaps before breaching three times. The evening ended with 2 humpback whales, including one curious close approach and surprise tail slaps! What a fantastic day on the water!

This morning began with fresh air as we saw all four summer species - harbour porpoises, minke whales, playful dolphins and a chill humpback whale! In the afternoon we were treated to surfacing minke whales and fluking humpback whale. The evening brought even more minke whales and a fluking humpback whale under calm seas and puffin filled skies.

This morning we met a calm humpback whale and saw its glowing pectoral fins in crystal-clear seas. In the afternoon, a lone male orca stole the show, close to Reykjavík's Old Harbour, before we later encountered two relaxed minke whales. The evening brought three playful humpback whales, also close to the city, ending with a dramatic peduncle throw!

This morning we saw many flocks of birds, and amongst them were 2 minke whales. Then, we found a pod of 6 white-beaked dolphins, a logging humpback whale and an additional 2 minke whales on our way home. In the afternoon we had brisk winds but were rewarded with a feeding humpback whale. The evening tour was sadly cancelled due to weather.

A chilly but sunny morning brought 2 very relaxed humpback whales (one was sleeping). In the afternoon, a feeding humpback whale showed off its glowing pectoral fins under the surface. The evening ended with a humpback whale showing us multiple fluke dives, as well as a pod of leaping white-beaked dolphins and lots of seabirds flying under blue skies.