Image
Search
Content type
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
There were gaps in the clouds tonight and we could see stars and a very faint arch above Esja. Sadly it stayed very faint and was a bit tricky to see at times so we decided to hand out complimentary tickets, to give everyone on board a chance to view the auroras another night.
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
Image
Imagine Peace Tower Ceremony CANCELLED
The Imagine Peace Tower Ceremony on Viðey island, scheduled for 9th October 2023 at 20:00, has been cancelled due to weather! Unfortunately, the wind direction is very unfavourable for sailing across the strait tonight..
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
The northern lights appeared only at the very end of the tour, somewhat faint but still very visible in their green color right over Akranes and the mountain Akrafjall. This concluded our chill tour with success!
Image
Whale Diary
- ALL TOURS ON SCHEDULE
Despite a great encounter with white-beaked dolphins in the morning, we decided to offer all our passengers complimentary tickets. In the afternoon we came across a minke whale close to the shoreline, then a lone harbour porpoise and around 20 active white beaked dolphins!
Image
Whale Diary
- ALL TOURS ON SCHEDULE
On today's tours we encountered up to 30 active white-beaked dolphins, a lone harbour porpoise which surfaced a lot around the back of our boat, about 3 minke whales that only surfaced a couple times and then a beautiful humpback whale!
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
This evening we were excited as we were greeted starry skies and already on the way out (having just left the harbour) we could see an arch of northern lights! The lights were with us all evening, sometimes dancing, sometimes stronger and sometimes weaker. It was a truly magical evening!
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
The night was cold, but extremely calm, so we packed ourselves with cozy overalls and we were ready to wait for the lights to show up. They decided to take their time, but we could finally spot them: we had northern lights right above the Mountain of Esja!
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
The skies were very clear and we saw northern lights from the start of the tour. They were faint at first, but gradually grew greener as time passed by and we got away from the light pollution. We observed them for a while in all shapes and colours!
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
We sailed out on this crisp autumn evening, under a clear sky! The northern lights were with us all eve and around the halfway mark they increased drastically strength. It was a magical evening and the lights seemed to be getting stronger throughout!
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
We hadn't even left the harbour and we already had northern lights right above us! We ventured to the islands where the city lights can't get us and the auroras lasted through the duration of the tour. We could see all shapes and sizes that covered the sky in green, red and purple!
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
We already had northern lights above us as we were leaving the harbour! The intensity of beautiful green color was coming all the way, crossing the sky, very strong. Right in the beginning, everyone that was inside came out to see and admire it. What a lovely night!
Image
Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
After some time, the sky started to clear and some very briefs sightings of the northern lights were spotted, faint at first but as time passed, the activity increased. We saw the lights even as we sailed back into the harbour. Great tour!
Image
Elding's statement on whaling in 2023!
Elding expresses its profound disappointment upon learning the decision announced yesterday by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, to allow Hvalur hf. to continue whaling in 2023! Our deepest concerns lie with the hundreds of whales that may now be subjected to this practice, as it stands in stark contrast to the principles of environmental stewardship and conservation that we hold so dearly.
Image
Disruption of service in Viðeyjarstofa
Due to unforeseeable circumstances, the service at Viðeyjarstofa café may be disrupted from August until September 2023. This may result in irregular opening hours that cannot be advertised in advance. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.