Family ties and friendships - knowledge, experience and respect for nature
The Elding team is brought together by family ties and friendships. Three generations of family have worked together with many great employees over the years to make Elding what it is today. We also put great effort into recruiting and training new employees. Knowledge, experience and respect for nature are the most important qualities that we look for. We prioritise the need to maintain a good sense of morale and that's why our seasonal employees return year after year to work for Elding.
Working together to bring you the best tour possible
Over the years we have had great luck with employees, some of whom have been with us from the start. This includes nearly 50 full-time employees who take care of everything from running the tours to maintaining the boats. In summer our team grows to around 140 employees, as students and other personnel join the team to make our busiest season run smoothly. All of which ensures the best tours possible for you.
Here are a few ways you can get in contact with our team. We'd be happy to assist in any way we can and try our best to respond within 24 hrs. (with the exception of weekends and holidays). Please read through our FAQ page, send an e-mail or call us directly if you have any questions.
Meet the Elding team!
- ImageEmailrannveig@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Rannveig Grétarsdóttir
Owner & CEO - ImageEmailsveinn@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Sveinn Ómar Grétarsson
Owner, Chief Engineer & Head of Maintenance - ImageEmailvignir@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Vignir Sigursveinsson
Owner, Captain & Viðey Operations Manager
- ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Alexandre Paumier
Naturalist & Deckhand - ImageEmailandrea@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Andrea Lind Jónsdóttir
Accounting Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Anna Richter
Head Naturalist & Deckhand - ImageEmailasi@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Ásbjörn Jónsson
Sales & Marketing Manager - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone5195000
Bárður Jökull Bjarkarson
Ticket Office Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Birgir Smári Karlsson
Viðey Ferry Captain - ImageEmailbjorg@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Björg Sigmundsdóttir
Purchasing Manager - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Björk Harðardóttir
Ticket Office Manager - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Björn Bragi Sigmundsson
Chief Engineer - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Carlota Duarte Cavaleiro
Ticket Office Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Eline van Aalderink
Senior Naturalist & Research Coordinator - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Embla Jónsdóttir
Ticket Office Rep. & Deckhand - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Fjóla Bergrún Sigmarsdóttir
Ticket Office Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Grétar Ófeigsson
Captain & Chief Engineer - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Grétar Þorgeirsson
Captain & Chief Engineer - ImageEmailgugga@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Guðbjörg Lilja Sveinsdóttir
Accounting Representative - ImageEmailgudrun@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Guðrún Ósk Friðriksdóttir
Project Manager & Deckhand - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone5195000
Guðrún Stella Ásbjörnsdóttir
Ticket Office Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Hrefna Rebekka Ólafsdóttir
Accounting Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Jóhannes Kristjánsson
Viðey Ferry Captain - ImageEmailkata@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Katrín Georgsdóttir
Environmental & Quality Manager - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone+3545195000
Kolbrún Gissurardóttir
Ticket Office Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone003545195000
Kormákur Kristjánsson
Maintenance & Deckhand - ImageEmailleo@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Leó Kristberg Einarsson
Captain & Shift Manager - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Maria Ana Ernesto
Naturalist & Deckhand - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Mariana Veloso
Naturalist & Deckhand - ImageEmailmegan@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Megan Whittaker
RIB Captain & Naturalist - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Milan Vansteelandt
Naturalist & Deckhand - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Miquel Pons
RIB Captain, Senior Naturalist & Research Coordinator - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Óskar Hafþórsson
Chief Engineer & Crew Member - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Óskar Pétursson
Crew Member & Deckhand - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Pedro Teixeira
RIB Captain & Naturalist - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Rob Hyman
Senior Naturalist & Research Coordinator - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone+3545195000
Rodrigo Ruiz-Esquide
Naturalist & Deckhand - ImageEmailsaga@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Saga Alexandra Sigurðardóttir
Web & Marketing Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Sara Ýr Sigurðardóttir
Ticket Office Rep. & Deckhand - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Sigurður Sigfússon
Captain & Chief Engineer - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Snædís Sól Ingvarsdóttir
Ticket Office Representative - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone00354 519 5000
Trausti Gunnarsson
Naturalist & Deckhand - ImageEmailelding@elding.isTelephone003545195000
Úlfur Kári Ásgeirsson
Maintenance & Deckhand
Thank you for showing interest in working with us! Elding is one of the world's leading responsible whale watching companies with over 20+ years experience in the field. We're a diverse workplace and always looking to recruit positive and personable people to join our team. Please send your CV to jobs@elding.is and we'll get back to you if we have anything available.