Tour status: RUNNING
Tour at 13:00
Report from Eldey: We were still having a taste of summer this afternoon! The wind was still inputting some cold, but calm sea and clear sky made for a pleasant journey out in Faxafloi. About half an hour we spotted a pod of white-beaked dolphins, surfacing calmly on the horizon. We followed these 6-8 indiduals that allowed us close before finding another pod of 12-14 dolphins, that although difficult to see at first, finally came to check out our boat from the side. Nice pictures were taken before we headed out exploring further away; before coming back on our tracks, and meeting another 7 dolphins before going home. No larger cetaceans unfortunately, but we had an awesome time with greath weather and social dolphins!
- Guillaume Calcagni
Tour at 09:00
Report from Eldey: What a beautiful day! We had a wonderfully flat sea, only a little wind and the sun was shining, Conditions were perfect for wildlife watching and we were not disappointed. First we spotted a flock of frenzied feeding seabirds, followed by a few splashes, which led up to a small pod of 2-3 white-beaked dolphins. We watched in awe as they swam around us and continued to feed on the swarming fish. After a while of watching these animals, it was decided to go find some other cetaceans. Two harbour porpoises then popped up and showed us their cute little bodies. After a little bit more searching we found yet more white-beaked dolphins, which were again feeding beneath the birds. This was a larger pod of approximately 6 individuals these wonderful animals came very close to the boat and we could see their beautifully patterned bodies under the water! On the way back it was a calm sail with even more porpoises. What a delightful tour!
- Tess Hudson
Bird species seen on todays tour: european shag, northern fulmar, black-legged kittiwake, black-headed gull, eider duck & black guillemot
We are sailing out from the Old Harbour in Reykjavik today. Sea conditions are favorable, but we do have complimentary sea sickness tablets at the ticket office and on the boat. All our boats have inside and outside areas and to make the tour even more comfortable we provide warm overalls. Hope you will be able to join us today.
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