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white-beaked dolphins
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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.

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minke whale dorsal fin
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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.

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humpback whale near rib boat
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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.

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humpback whale fluke
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This morning we enjoyed sunny skies and calm seas, spotting 2 relaxed minke whales, 3 harbour porpoises, and a pod of 3 white-beaked dolphins, ending with a feeding minke whale. In the afternoon we encountered a calm humpback whale in Hvalfjörður along with two pods of harbour porpoises gliding through the flat fjord. What a great day at sea!

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humpback whale
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This morning we enjoyed calm, sunny seas and watched a pod of 8 white-beaked dolphins, including a calf, feeding and jumping near the boat, followed by a fluking humpback whale. In the afternoon, we encountered 2 minke whales - one more cooperative than the other - and ended with a fluke dive from the same humpback whale seen earlier. A dream!

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minke whale dorsal fin
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This morning we sailed in calm, sunny weather and encountered over 5 white-beaked dolphins, a friendly humpback whale, and 4 minke whales, with more dolphins and one last minke whale spotted on our way back. In the afternoon, we saw 3 minke whales and three pods of white-beaked dolphins, ending with fluke dives from a humpback whale.

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humpback whale breaching
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This morning we encountered a spectacular humpback whale breaching multiple times, pec-slapping loudly, and ending with a fluke dive, followed by a brief sighting of 4–5 white-beaked dolphins. In the afternoon, we found the same humpback whale again and watched several fluke dives alongside pods of white-beaked dolphins calmly passing by the boat.

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humpback whales
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This morning we encountered a lively pod of 15–20 white-beaked dolphins, followed by a stunning pair of humpback whales fluking side by side, with 2 minke whales nearby in feeding grounds. In the afternoon, under bright sunshine, we saw 2 quick minke whales and spent quality time with 2 calm humpback whales fluke-diving close to our boat.

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humpback whale fluke
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This morning we sailed under sunny skies and encountered 2 humpback whales, with one surfacing close to the boat, alongside a calm pod of 6 white-beaked dolphins. In the afternoon we saw a total of 2 minke whales, 2 humpback whales, and a playful group of 4-5 white-beaked dolphins diving under the boat at one point - a truly amazing day at sea.

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humpback whale dorsal fin
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This morning we sailed into a misty fjord and briefly spotted 3 harbour porpoises before turning back and issuing complimentary tickets to our patient passengers. In the afternoon, the sun broke through and we were thrilled to encounter 3 feeding humpback whales near fishing boats, surrounded by birds - a perfect way to celebrate Elding’s 25th Year at Sea!