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breaching humpback whale
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From sunshine to breaching humpback whales and a playful calf, today was bursting with action! We witnessed bubble-net and lunge feeding in perfect conditions. Over 40 minke whales surfaced throughout the bay, joined by hundreds of birds and spirited white-beaked dolphins. We also glimpsed harbour porpoises. What a phenomenal day!

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humpback whale surfaces extremely close to passenger boat
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From drizzle to a sunny evening, today we saw over 40+ minke whales, playful pods of 50-60+ white-beaked dolphins and even a few shy harbour porpoises. Dozens of humpback whales impressed with close approaches, breaching, spy-hops and surface feeding, including the beloved mother-calf pair. A great day with all four of our most common species!

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humpback whale throws its peduncle and fluke in the air
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Under clear skies and calm seas, we witnessed a spectacular gathering of humpback whales, including playful calves, close encounters and dramatic breaches, tail slaps and bubble-net feeding. Minke whales were seen surfacing all around, with some surprisingly close views. We were joined by over 40 white-beaked dolphins - another great day at sea!

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humpback whale waves pectoral fin in the air right next to Eldey boat and passengers
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From calm sunshine to rolling seas, today's tours were packed with life! We saw at least 10 humpback whales, with spectacular behaviours like breaching, tail slapping, fluke dives and even bubble-net feeding. Pods of white-beaked dolphins and shy minke whales added to the show - an unforgettable day in Faxaflói Bay, as always!

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mother and calf pair humpback whales feeding with open mouths at the surface
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What an unforgettable day at sea, with 15+ humpback whales, including a mother and her calf seen across all tours - some were feeding, others breaching, rolling, and even bubble netting! We also encountered numerous minke whales, playful pods of white-beaked dolphins, and even a brief harbour porpoise sighting. The bay was brimming with life today!

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three humpback whale surfacing together right in front of passengers on a boat
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Today brought calm seas, vibrant skies, and spectacular sightings of 15+ humpback whales including a mother-calf pair, showing off with breaches, tail slaps, and peduncle throws across the bay. We also encountered several minke whales, and playful white-beaked dolphins bow-riding and feeding alongside the whales. Each tour was a delightful spectacle!

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mother and calf pair humpback whales
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Despite rain and mist, today delivered unforgettable encounters with over 15 humpback whales, including mother-calf pairs, breaching individuals, and bubble net feeding. We also spotted numerous minke whales and playful pods of white-beaked dolphins bow-riding and leaping near the boats. Calm seas and constant surface action made this a magical day!

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breaching humpback whale
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In wavy seas and shifting skies, we encountered a spectacular feeding frenzy across Faxaflói, with at least 12 humpback whales and 12 minke whales seen close to the boats, many breaching, diving and logging. White-beaked dolphins added excitement in several tours, bow-riding and interacting with whales. An action-packed day with blows, flukes and splashes!

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humpback whale surfaces very close to boat
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Most of today's tours were cancelled due to weather, however this sunny afternoon featured low wind but choppy seas, with minke whales appearing throughout and one calm humpback whale hunting near the boat. We were joined by thousands of seabirds, adding energy and excitement to the trip. A lovely adventure at sea despite the swell and weather!

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breaching humpback whale against very blue waters
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Under calm seas and shifting skies, we spotted over 20 humpback whales (including a playful calf), 15+ minke whales, several harbour porpoises and a pod of white-beaked dolphins. The day featured breaching, spy hopping, fluke dives and pectoral slaps, with whales feeding alone and in groups. Stunning visibility and lively bird activity made this a day to remember!