Thursday, 24 July 2025

• CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 20:30
• CLASSIC WHALE TOUR |17:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR |10:00, 12:00
• PREMIUM WHALE TOUR |14:00, 16:00, 20:00

Report from Eldey: This morning we sailed out onto a slightly wavy but windy ocean. After leaving the harbor, we spotted a pod of 7 white beaked dolphins. They were very interested on us and they went from one side of the boat to the other, and also to the bow, so we could take a good look at them. While we were with this pod, we spotted a blow in the distance, so we decided to check it out. At first, we thought that it was a humpback whale because it is the species that we normally see in this area. However, when we got closer we could see the huge back of this animal and its beautiful and streamlined head. It was a fin whale. All of us were super excited with this encounter because they are not normally found in shallow areas, and also in the distance there was another small pod of dolphins. We were lucky enough to stay with this whale for a while, but unfortunately we were running out of time and we had to go back to port. 

- Guillermo Monescillo Aragón

Report from Hafsulan: We headed out today under a heavy sky, wrapped in thick mist, steady rain, and strong winds—a true test of sea legs and spirits. After some time scanning the grey horizon, a large, powerful blow broke through the mist in the distance—tall and straight, unmistakably that of a fin whale. As we approached, we realized we weren’t just lucky—we were in for a rare treat. Not one, but two fin whales appeared before us. These incredible animals are seldom seen in our area—only a handful of sightings each year—making the moment all the more special. One of the fin whales was particularly relaxed, surfacing regularly and staying close to the area. We had the privilege of observing it for an extended time as it came up for breath, sometimes just meters from the boat. While still in awe, we were surprised by a brief but exciting appearance of a minke whale, which surfaced just a few meters off our bow. It emerged quickly and then vanished just as suddenly, a fleeting encounter that added to the magic of the morning.

-Aleksandra Lechwar

Report from Eldey: Both the wind and sea had settled a fair bit since the morning and the sun even came peaking through the clouds a bit. We first found a humpback whale, which was diving quite long but even so we did get to see it surface multiple times and even caught some nice fluke dives! Besides that, we also spotted 2 pods of white-beaked dolphins, a first pod of 3 was very calm and slowly traveled their merry way. The second pod of about 5 individuals was a lot more active and we got to see them jumping in the distance as we approached. Upon arrival they seemed to have calmed down but after some time the energy picked up again. They came to check out the boat and one was even jumping high out of the water! This show was a perfect ender for our tour and so we happily sailed back to port.

Milan Vansteelandt

Report from Hafsulan: The winds had calmed down in comparison to the morning and so we went out onto sea with almost no white caps on the waves. Almost perfect conditions! After some traveling we spotted the first blows over the water. It was a minke whale, that traveled fast and we got a few looks at it before we went on in search of something even larger. Not so long after, we spotted some more blows. It was 2 humpback whales swimming together. It was the mother with her "small" calf. the both showed some elegant fluke dives and the calf even rolled on the surface. We returned to Reykjavik happy that we were able to get a great look at these gentle giants of the Atlantic.

- Knut Albrecht 

Report from Hafsulan: We set out in the early evening under a cloudy sky, the sea calm but brooding with the weight of the weather.  Before long, we reached an area teeming with birdlife, a good sign that something larger might be near. Sure enough, in the distance, a tall, misty blow rose into the air—the unmistakable sign of a humpback whale. The whale was traveling and actively foraging, surfacing only briefly, but we were lucky enough to catch several distant glimpses as it moved through the area. We continued on to another promising spot where we spotted more blows. This whale, too, was searching for food but treated us to a much closer look. At one point, it rolled at the surface, offering a magnificent view of its pectoral fin and belly—a brief but unforgettable moment. While still in the area, we encountered a lively pod of about 10 white-beaked dolphins. They were actively feeding and seemed to enjoy our company, riding the bow and slicing through the water with effortless grace.

-Aleksandra Lechwar

Atlantic puffin, black-legged kittiwake, Northern ganner, Northern fulmar, black and common guillemot, common eider, storm petrel, common gull, herring gull, black-backed gull, lesser black-backed gull