Thursday, 23 July 2026

• CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 9:00
• CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 20:30
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00, 12:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 14:00, 16:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 20:00

Today's whale watching tour at 09:00 from Reykjavík is cancelled !

Departure at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 20:30 is CONFIRMED!

Report from Hafsulan: We set out to rocky and misty seas, so we prepared ourselves with seasickness tablets to feel more at ease. We did not have to venture far out in the bay, before we found a humpback whale feeding on a underwater buffet. This whale was diving, changing direction quite a bit. We got some nice looks, before we eventually lost it. Another blow appeared in not to far in the distance. We went to check it out, sailing carefully through the big waves, trying to find the path of least resistance. Two more humpback whales played hide and go seek in the swells, but we saw some beautiful fluke dives before we said our farewells. Just as we turned around one of the whales jumped out of the water! A full breach, followed by tail slaps was not only cool to see, but did make it easier to be a whale spotter. After this show, we sailed around Lundey, to see everybody favorite bird. The puffins were flying all around the boat and there were so many, it was a bit absurd. We returned to the harbour with happy smiles all around, but also glad to be back safe and sound. 

- Janiek Schrijer

Report from Eldey: As we set sail we had a bit of drizzle but as we headed out we were met with sunshine pushing its way through the clouds and even a bit of blue skies! We noticed that there were many seabirds very close to port and they were feeding, so we went to see if any cetaceans were below as well. As we got closer we spotted the blow of one humpback whale! This individual did a deep dive right away and it was wonderful to see their unique fluke pattern. This humpback was a very focused feeder but had quick dive times and this allowed us to see multiple surface sequences. This individual then lunged out of the water! It was amazing to see their head pop out of the surface! After a great viewing we continued on to see who else we could spot. Not too much farther into the bay we spotted a second solitary humpback whale! This individual surfaced nice and close which was amazing. They then gave us a beautiful fluke dive and so we continued as we spotted another blow in the distance! As we were traveling top the blow we spotted one harbor porpoise. This individual surfaced twice before heading off to waters unknown and so we continued. When we had arrived to the humpback, we realized that this was the same individual that we started our tour with! After multiple surfaces we continued as it was starting to be time to set our sights to port. On the way back we found our third solitary humpback whale! This individual was feeding in relatively the same spot which allowed for a nice viewing. With one quick harbor porpoise, three solitary humpbacks and four wonderful viewings we had a very successful afternoon!

-Samantha Smith

Report from Hafsulan: It was still quite rough at sea but slowly but surely the clouds were parting and after many days of fog and rain, the sun was finally starting to poke through! We had to be careful where we went to take into account the waves but no less we managed to find 2 humpback whales! they were both surfacing rather short and divetimes varied a lot but nevertheless we managed to see them come up really close a few times! We also saw multiple good flukedives and to end it all off one of the whales even breached! This made for the perfect end of our tour and so we could return happy!

Milan Vansteelandt

Report from Eldey: As we set sail we were greeted with the sunshine and even some blue skies! Right by Engey island, we spotted a blow and went to see who we had found! As we approached we had the breach of one humpback whale! It is always wonderful when you can see the entire body of the animal leap out of the water, so impressive! This individual gave us a really nice surface sequence, before showing off their fluke pattern! Luckily they had a very pronounced blow which allowed us to easily find them after a deep dive. As we were right by Engey island, we could also see many Atlantic puffins flying to and from their burrows! It is always wonderful to have our feathered friends with us for the summer months. After another surface interval, it was time to wave our humpback goodbye and continue. There were many flocks of birds feeding in front of us and so we went to check them out to see if a cetacean was also in the area. It was not too long before we spotted the blow of another solitary humpback whale! This individual gave us a really nice extended surface interval, which allowed for a very nice viewing. With the sun shinning bright, this allowed us to see their white pectoral fins through the surface of the water as they swam next to us. After a great viewing it was time to wave our whales goodbye and head back to port. What a great tour!

-Orsi Stipsicz

Northern fulmar, Northern gannet, Atlantic puffin, black guillemot, greater and lesser black-backed gull, black-legged kittiwake, common eider duck, Arctic tern