With a forecasted Kp index of 4/9, our hopes were very high. We saw the beautiful Imagine Peace Tower, Harpa Concert Hall and Hallgrímskirkja church, but unfortunately the auroras were a no-show, so we of course issued complimentary tickets.
The wildlife was a bit elusive this morning so we issued complimentary tickets to our passengers. In the afternoon we encountered harbour porpoises, minke whales and several humpback whales, including the well-known Davy Jones II. The afternoon brought close encounters as the whales fed together, a perfect day at sea in Faxaflói bay!
Tonight we enjoyed the beautiful city lights and the Imagine Peace Tower before we headed further out. Unfortunately the clouds didn't allow us good views, so we decided to issue complimentary tickets to all our passengers, for a second try.
With strong winds and noticeable swell, we searched the waters around the islands and into the scenic Hvalfjörður. Although the views were beautiful, no whales were sighted today, and all our guests were issued complimentary tickets to return for another chance to meet the wildlife of Faxaflói. The last tour of the day was cancelled due to weather.
Due to unfavourable weather conditions, we have decided to cancel the Northern Lights Cruise tonight!
All whale watching tours from Reykjavík have been cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the bay!
Due to unfavourable weather conditions, we have decided to cancel the Northern Lights Cruise tonight!
All whale watching tours from Reykjavík have been cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the bay!
We sailed out in calm seas with some gaps in the clouds. The forecast was promising, but despite our patience, we only caught a glimpse of the northern lights. Eventually we returned to the harbour and provided complimentary tickets to all our guests.
We sailed out from the harbour and decided to stay close to the coast due to the wind. We saw many birds, rainbows, and even the first snow of the season on the mountains nearby. We didn't managed to see any whales or dolphins today, so complimentary tickets were issued to all guests. The rest of today's tours were cancelled due to worsening weather.