Whale Diary

You guessed it, another wonderful day on the water! We encountered minke whales travelling and surfacing briefly, white-beaked dolphins in active pods jumping, circling and feeding alongside other species, and multiple humpback whales showing intense feeding behaviour, social interactions and powerful surface activity including breaching, tail slapping and peduncle throws!

It was another great day at sea. We encountered minke whales surfacing briefly while travelling and feeding, white-beaked dolphins in lively pods jumping, bow riding and feeding around the vessel, and multiple humpback whales socialising in large groups, some were bubble net feeding and showing highly energetic surface behaviours including breaching and peduncle throwing.

It was a fabulous day with sunny skies, flat calm conditions and excellent visibility. We encountered minke whales surfacing briefly and travelling through the bay, white-beaked dolphins in small pods including a calf, bow riding and leaping, and multiple humpback whales showing highly energetic displays including repeated breaching, tail slapping and close approaches near the harbour.

It was a spectacular day at sea! We encountered minke whales, white-beaked dolphins jumping and bow riding, harbour porpoises feeding in small groups, and multiple humpback whales resting, feeding, fluke diving and delivering an exceptional display of breaching and pec slapping, including one highly active individual performing repeated close approaches and energetic surface behaviour.

It was a highly productive day at sea with calm to lightly breezy conditions and periods of rain. We encountered humpback whales showing extended surface sequences, fluke dives and close approaches, minke whales surfacing briefly while travelling and feeding, white-beaked dolphins bowriding, jumping and swimming alongside the vessel, and harbour porpoises passing quickly.

It was a beautiful day in Faxaflói bay. We encountered humpback whales (including the well-known individual Mr. Bubbles) breaching, tail slapping, peduncle throwing and feeding surfacing. We also saw white-beaked dolphins bow riding, jumping and interacting closely with the whales. Harbour porpoises passed briefly through the bay, and a wide range of seabirds were present.

It was a productive day at sea with calm to slightly choppier conditions and a mix of sunshine and light rain over the bay. We encountered multiple humpback whales showing relaxed surfacing, feeding behaviour, fluke dives and even breaching, alongside a rare and spectacular breaching minke whale. Overall sightings were spread across the bay, with repeated encounters.

We had mixed sunshine and light winds today in Reykjavík. We encountered harbour porpoises passing briefly through the bay, white-beaked dolphins playing around feeding whales and riding bow waves, and several humpback whales showing feeding behaviour, breaching, pec slaps, tail slaps and close approaches to the vessel. Atlantic puffins were also seen around the islands.

It was a rainy day at sea with occasional horizontal rain and generally low visibility, but rewarding sightings throughout. We encountered humpback whales travelling, feeding, resting at the surface (logging) and showing occasional fluke dives, fluke slaps and pectoral fin slapping. Despite the weather, encounters were varied and truly memorable.

It was a spectacular day at sea with glassy calm conditions and overcast skies. We encountered harbour porpoises passing quickly in small groups, minke whales travelling and feeding with brief but close surfacings, and humpback whales showing feeding behaviour with fluke dives and even breaching. Atlantic puffins were also seen around the islands on the return.

Today we had calm, flat conditions and cloudy skies. We encountered minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales. These animals showed a wide range of behaviour, including coordinated feeding movements, bow-riding and powerful lunge feeding with striking surface displays. A fantastic day in Faxaflói bay!

Today offered beautiful whale watching conditions with calm seas and light winds throughout the day. We encountered multiple minke whales, several harbour porpoises and a playful pod of white-beaked dolphins. Highlights included close encounters with the minkes and dolphins approaching the boat, with some even leaping nearby. A wonderful day on the water with plenty of excellent sightings.

Today brought excellent whale watching conditions with calm seas and light winds throughout Faxaflói Bay. We encountered humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and numerous harbour porpoises. Highlights included beautiful fluke dives, close dolphin encounters and frequent porpoise sightings, making for a diverse and memorable day at sea.

A calm and beautiful morning on Faxaflói bay, where a group of 5 white-beaked dolphins came in close to investigate the boat, along with a brief glimpse of a shy harbour porpoise. In the afternoon, the sunshine continued and we found a humpback whale that started off calm before treating us to some impressive pectoral slapping. A lovely day out on the water!

A beautifully calm morning on Faxaflói bay, where we found a humpback whale that treated us to some pectoral slapping — a remarkable display to witness up close! In the afternoon, the flat calm conditions continued and we found another humpback whale with graceful fluke dives, returning to it later for an even better look, its whole body visible through the still water. A wonderful day of learning from and admiring these incredible animals!

A cloudy morning but a great one, as a pod of 5-7 white-beaked dolphins suddenly appeared right beside the boat, surfing the waves and socialising! In the afternoon the seas calmed and things got even better. A pod of 7-10 white-beaked dolphins, including a calf, were jumping and spinning all around us, and then three humpback whales appeared in the distance, one of them breaching and tail-throwing! An incredible afternoon out on Faxaflói bay!

A chilly but rewarding day on Faxaflói bay! This morning we spotted two humpback whales, with one earning the nickname "fluky-ful" from our captain for its consistent fluke dives. In the afternoon we found Chopper the humpback whale surfacing close to the boat, and in the evening Chopper was back again, this time lunge-feeding right next to us alongside a brief sighting of a minke whale. Three tours, three great results!