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Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
As we exited the harbour the darkness installed itself and the northern lights revealed themselves! They started weak forming a half an arch, but soon began to brighten up and we could see both green and red colours!
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Whale Diary
Even though it was a little chilly, the golden hour light made the whole bay look like something out of a postcard. About 15 minutes in, we spotted two humpback whales and then soon after, a third humpback whale! This time, we got an incredible close-up of its fluke as it dove down. The excitement on board was contagious!
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Whale Diary
We were hopeful as we left the harbour as we had spotted a blow in the distance from the start! It was a humpback whale very close to the entrance of Skarfabakki harbour. We then found 2 more humpback whales diving and feeding. Throughout the tour, we also saw at least 10 harbour seals, some of them getting very close!
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Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Due to unfavourable weather conditions, we have decided to CANCEL the Northern Lights Cruise tonight!
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Looking back on 2024
The year 2024 was nothing short of incredible for whale watching enthusiasts visiting Reykjavík. With an overall 91% success rate, our tours continued to deliver unforgettable encounters with the majestic marine life of Faxaflói Bay. Even better, our success was remarkably consistent across the seasons, with 94% in winter and 90% in summer!
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Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Due to unfavourable weather conditions, we have decided to CANCEL the Northern Lights Cruise tonight!
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Whale Diary
It was warmer than the previous days, and as soon as we left the port the action started! Just west of Viðey, we saw a blow of a humpback whale, and on closer inspection we saw that there was a second and third one nearby. We also saw plenty of harbour seals, and a small group of harbour porpoises next to the islands!
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Whale Diary
What a great tour to start the year! We set out in amazing weather, not too cold, and clear skies. Shortly after leaving port we saw a humpback whale just west of Lundey island. Then we moved on, and we spotted 2 more humpback whales, making a total of 3 individuals. We got lots of flukes, and the last one, was really close to the boat!
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Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
We didn't have to wait long for the northern lights! There were green and red colours above the mountain Esja and also just above our heads and we enjoyed them the whole night! What a perfect way to start a new year in Reykjavík!
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Northern Lights Diary
- NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISE | 22:30
We set sail from the harbour excited for the evening ahead! The night was nothing short of amazing, with breathtaking fireworks displays, lively music, and refreshing drinks, all framed by northern lights up above us!
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Whale Diary
The weather conditions were really good today and we were all filled with the spirit of New Year's Eve! Eventually we found 4 humpback whales, all separate, but they gave quite the show - one of them breached! We were a bit far when it happened, but most people could see it. It was spectacular, and it did a few fin and tail slaps also!
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Whale Diary
Again, we set off on two boats, but despite the sun, it was very cold. In total there were 5 humpback whales surrounding the islands close to Reykjavík. The best of these was a pair that came up very regularly and showed us their beautiful flukes too. In the distance we also could see Snæfellsjökull for the first time in a while too!
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Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
We already had an arch as soon as we set sail from the harbour! The northern lights were with us most of the night, sometimes bright and sometimes faded. It was quite a nice evening and we were happy with a double arch!
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Northern Lights Diary
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
We sailed out under clear skies and a promising forecast. While the northern lights decided to stay hidden from us, Mars and Jupiter shone brightly. We made sure everyone left with a smile by offering complimentary tickets.
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Whale Diary
The sun was shining as we one again sailed out on two boats. Within 15 minutes, we had found our friend Flak, a humpback whale we have seen since 2022. In a short amount of time we stumbled upon another 3 whales that were quite busy feeding on the sprat that still is around the islands of Reykjavík. We also saw 4 harbour seals!