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This morning we again sailed into Hvalfjörður where we found a calm humpback whale taking short dives and then tail-slapping over 20 times before fluking in the rain! In the afternoon, under thick fog, we encountered 2 harbour porpoises and watched a very active humpback whale fluke and dive near the boat, with another one spotted deeper in the fjord.
This morning we sailed into Hvalfjörður and encountered a small pod of harbour porpoises swimming close by, followed by a peaceful humpback whale resting near us. In the afternoon, we returned to the fjord and again saw harbour porpoises, and a very curious humpback whale that swam just an arm’s length from our boat before a lovely fluke dive.
This morning we searched both the bay as well as "whale fjord", only spotting an elusive minke whale and a trio of shy harbour porpoises before running out of time and issuing complimentary tickets. In the afternoon, under clearing skies, we were treated to great views of three minke whales, one surfacing close to us, and a pod of 9 playful white-beaked dolphins.
Best Places to See Puffins in Iceland
Every summer, Iceland becomes a haven for Atlantic Puffins, with millions of these charming seabirds flocking to coastal cliffs and offshore islands to breed. With so many incredible locations across the country to spot them, it can be hard to know where to go - but if you're in Reykjavík, you're already in one of the very best places to see puffins in Iceland.
This morning we sailed into Hvalfjörður under overcast skies and encountered a loose group of around 10 harbour porpoises before enjoying nice fluke dives from two humpback whales. In the afternoon we spotted another pod of harbour porpoises and two more humpback whales, one of which surprised us with a spectacular tail lob near the boat.
This morning we enjoyed calm conditions and were treated to a close humpback whale sighting near Hvalfjörður, a small pod of harbour porpoises and a surprise minke whale on the way home. In the afternoon, we returned to the fjord and encountered 5 harbour porpoises and 2 humpback whales, one fluking beautifully as we sailed back to Reykjavík.
This morning we sailed into Hvalfjörður and were treated to a close encounter with a curious humpback whale surfacing near the boat. In the afternoon we returned to sunshine and saw the same humpback whale breaching and pec-slapping, along with 10–15 feeding harbour porpoises swimming around the bow before more fluke dives closed the tour.
- CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 9:00, 13:00
- PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00, 14:00
Today's whale watching tours from Reykjavík have all been cancelled due to unfavourable conditions.
This morning we sailed into Hvalfjörður and found a single humpback whale calmly diving and fluking in sheltered waters, giving us a lovely, peaceful encounter. In the afternoon we returned to the fjord and were rewarded with two friendly humpback whales, one surfacing very close to our boat and both showing their flukes beautifully before we headed home.
This morning we enjoyed perfect visibility with puffins flying near Reykjavík and a brief sighting of harbour porpoises before spending most of the tour with three feeding minke whales surfacing close. In the afternoon, after a long sail and rising swell, we were treated to an incredible display as a humpback whale breached around 20 times near the boat!
Elding - 25 years at sea
CE4RT Programme
In 2023, Elding was selected for the CE4RT programme, a European initiative supporting sustainable tourism SMEs. Elding received training, coaching, certification opportunities, and funding to boost sustainability practices. Key projects included implementing a green procurement policy for our souvenir shop and pioneering upcycled souvenirs from recycled textiles.
This morning we sailed in sunny weather and perfect sea conditions, encountering two minke whales among feeding birds before finding two humpback whales fluking beautifully near the end of the tour. In the afternoon we spotted another quick minke whale, two humpback whales surfacing close, and a slow-moving pod of white-beaked dolphins.
This morning we enjoyed changing skies and calm seas, encountering two minke whales and several playful pods of white-beaked dolphins leaping and twisting around our boat in a joyful display. In the afternoon we spotted elusive minke whales and were treated to spectacular lunge feeding by two humpback whales showing off their white pectoral fins.
In the morning we sailed through light rain into sunshine, spotting a large flock of birds before finding a humpback whale just in time before returning to port. We managed to see it surface a few times before heading back to shore to keep to our schedule. In the afternoon we enjoyed an encounter with a humpback whale delighting everyone on the boat.