Saturday 9 April 2022
Make sure to dress appropriately for the tours as it is always colder on sea than on land.
- CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00
- PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00
- CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 13:00
- PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 14:00
COVID-19: Keep in mind that passengers and crew are asked to ensure their own hygiene and safety at all times. Washing hands thoroughly with soap and using a hand sanitiser is advised.
CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00
Report from Eldey: It was much windier today than the last couple of days, a real reality check to how quickly the weather changes in Iceland. We experienced winds of about 10-14m/s from the east which was mainly felt on the way home. There was no swell but due to the strong winds it did create some largish waves that made the boat rock when they hit us on the sides. Most dressed up warmly in the free overalls onboard and headed out into the elements. We motored to Akranes to the area where most life seems to be hanging out lately. On the way we saw about 2 harbour porpoises popping up once and disappearing. A pod of 3-4 white-beaked dolphins that surfaced a few times close to the boat and then disappeared. It was the humpback whales that stole the show. We saw at least 4 (1 pair and 2 solitary). At first they were very difficult and unpredictable, surfacing once or twice and then going for long dives. In the end though a very relaxed pair came super close to our boat. Within 5 meters. It was amazing. They were so relaxed, we could follow them as they chilled just beneath the waters surface 5-10meters away and surfaced together. Just beautiful. On the way home we all went indoors to get away from the strong, cold winds and enjoyed a warm drink.
- Megan Whittaker
Bird species encountered today include:
European shag, northern fulmar, black-legged kittiwake, black-headed gulls, lesser black-backed gull, glaucous gull, herring gull, eider duck, northern gannets, black guillemots.