Friday, 9 October 2026

• | 09:00, 13:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 9:00, 12:00 15:00

Today's Whale Watching tours from Reykjavík are on schedule. Remember to dress according to weather and feel free to borrow our thermal overalls if needed!

Report from Eldey: As we set out from the harbour this morning, we were sailing out under some light rain but that didn't dampen our moods! Not long after leaving the harbour, we spotted a minke whale. We were able to see this individual a few times at the surface but unfortunately, it quickly disappeared from our view. As we continued, we spotted some splashes, but again by the time we reached trhe location the cetacenas were no where to be seen. It seems like they were playing an intense game of hide and seek this morning. As we continued we spotted some blows ahead and went to check things out. We came up to a trio of humpback whales. These individuals were worth the wait as they surfaced right next to us and were very relaxed. It was amazng to see them swimming along side us, before showing off the flukes! After a really nice viewing it was time to set our sights to port. On the way back we came across a pod of 8 white-beaked dolphins! Some of this pod was curious and came to give us a bit of a boat inspection. It was so exciting to follow their white bodies swimming through the surface of the water. After a great viewing t was time to head back to port with smiles all around. What a great tour!

-Sam

Report from Eldey: We had sunny skies to our right and cloudy skies to our left as we set sail this afternoon. The sea was a bit more bumpy this afternoon, but after a bit of a sail we spotted the blow of one humpback whale. This individual was a focused feeder which kept us on our toes. After multiple surface sequences and a fluke dive we waved this individual goodbye and continued. Not too far away we had another solitary humpback whale. As we approached this individual was peduncle throwing, launching their tail out of the water. This individual then breached! It was amazing to see them launch themselves out of the water. As we watched this individual we spotted the first solitary humpback whale right behind us. After multiple surfaces and even some fabulous flukes it was time to set our sights to port.  On our way back we found a third solitary humpback. This individual swam right towards us before doing a beautiful fluke dive. That was the perfect end to our day on the bay. What a nice tour!

-Emily

Oystercatcher, Whooper swan, Northern gannet, eider duck, black guillemot, black-legged kittiwake, sooty shearwater, common guillemot, razorbill, lesser and greater black-backed gull, herring gull, Northern fulmar