It was a cold morning in the bay. We sailed out to the islands and found a small pod of around 4-6 interactive white-beaked dolphins that we could enjoy for a while. In the afternoon, the sea was calm and we again found a pod of 5 white-beaked dolphins that were playing in the waves. We later got word of 2 humpback whales that we got to enjoy some time with!
Our night started with calm seas and a starry sky. We sailed into the bay enjoying our warm drinks and the fresh winter breeze. We waited for a while before we started to see the green hues of the northern lights getting brighter and brighter!
During this cold morning we sailed into the bay with a small swell and a bit of wind while we enjoyed our morning coffee and watched the sun rise. We spotted 2 humpback whales after about 20 minutes of sailing and saw them fluke multiple times. In the afternoon we again found our resident humpback whales. We also saw a (couple?) pods of 3-5 harbour porpoises!
We went out on a beautiful clear night and the stars were shining bright. The auroras tested our patience, and it was only towards the end of the tour that the northern lights showed themselves. But boy they put a very nice show on for us!
Due to fully clouded skies forecasted, we have decided to cancel our Northern Lights cruise tonight. For more info, contact us via email at elding@elding.is, or by phone at +354 519 5000
It was another beautiful morning as we left the harbour. Not too far out, we spotted the blows of the 2 humpback whales, close to Viðey island. They were busy feeding amongst several harbour seals and grey seals. The wind picked up in the afternoon, but we returned to the same area as this morning and found our humpback whales and seals again!
We sailed into the bay under a dark sky with the stars shining through the clouds. The northern lights appeared after a short while - at first a streak in the sky, before transforming into beautiful arches and curtains. A beautiful evening at sea!
It was cold but the sea was smooth. Only 15 minutes into the morning tour we had already spotted 2 humpback whales, before seeing a few grey seals and about a 2 pods of 10 harbour porpoises. In the afternoon we again encountered our resident humpback whales, around 15-20 harbour porpoises and a pod of 5 white-beaked dolphins (including one calf)!
It was a cold an windy, but beautiful morning as we went out. We spotted 2 humpback whales swimming close and parallel to the boat, giving us a good impression of their massive size. In the afternoon we found our favourite pair of humpback whales again. They were surrounded by many seabirds and at least 6 grey seals feasting on the same buffet.
We went out with a good forecast and it didn't disappoint - as soon as the tour departed, we immediately saw a big arch of northern lights across the sky. It stayed above mt. Esja for the whole tour, one time it looked like a little tornado even!