Whale diary

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    Although morning tours were all cancelled, we were finally able to sail out in the afternoon after a couple of rough days. Just five minutes after departure, we spotted a minke whale! Another while later, we spotted a humpback whale! We waited patiently until it returned to the surface for a few dives before diving down and showing its fluke! 

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00, 13:00
    • PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00, 13:00, 15:00

    Due to unfavourable conditions, all our whale watching tours from Reykjavík have been cancelled today!

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00, 13:00
    • PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00, 13:00, 15:00

    Due to unfavourable conditions, all our whale watching tours from Reykjavík have been cancelled today!

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00, 13:00
    • PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00, 13:00
    Due to unfavourable conditions, all our whale watching tours from Reykjavík have been cancelled today!
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    In the morning, we encountered a close minke whale and later spent time with a feeding humpback whale that treated us to a beautiful fluke dive. The afternoon found 2 pods of racing harbour porpoises, a minke whale and at between 3-9 of humpback whales (including Neila and Pep), showcasing pectoral and peduncle slaps!

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    In the morning, we encountered a swift minke whale followed by a trio of playful humpback whales swimming in harmony close to the boat. Later, under sunshine and snowy mountains, we found four humpbacks surfacing calmly, with two coming so close that guests got splashed by their blow! The day ended with warm drinks and incredible memories.

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    Today's morning tour encountered playful pods of 12 white-beaked dolphins, a couple of minke whales, and a solo harbour porpoise. The afternoon brought 3 close minke whales and 3 pods of white-beaked dolphins, finishing with 2 more minke whales surfacing in front of us. A fantastic day despite the cold winds and some rain!

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    The morning tour spent over 30 minutes with a humpback whale trio. We later encountered 8 playful white-beaked dolphins, jumping and swimming alongside the boat. The afternoon tour also brought us 3 humpbacks, including Pep and Neila, with some tail slapping action, and a pod of 6 curiously bowriding white-beaked dolphins!

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 09:00, 13:00
    • PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00, 13:00, 15:00
    Due to unfavourable conditions, all our whale watching tours from Reykjavík have been cancelled today!
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    This morning we spotted a pair of minke whales and soon after a humpback whale swam up to our boat. As we continued, 2 more minke whales passed us and we were delighted to see another 2 humpback whales, soon joined by a third, while another minke whale surfaced in the distance! Rest of the day was cancelled due to weather.

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    We stumbled upon no less than 3 humpback whales swimming right towards us and one even did a peduncle throw just meters away from our boat! As a cherry on top, we also saw 2 minke whales pass by. In the afternoon we eventually encountered 2 humpback whales and ended the day with a stunning rainbow arched over mt. Esja.

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    In the morning, we spotted 2-3 harbour porpoises and a humpback whale giving us two fluke dives before we encountered 3-4 minke whales, one surfacing close by. We later found a second and third humpback before returning to the fog. The afternoon brought another resting humpback whale and at least 6 minke whales!

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    This morning, we quickly spotted 3 minke whales, followed by 3 harbour porpoises, and 6 playful white-beaked dolphins. We then encountered 4 humpback whales, making it a full-house tour! In the afternoon, the same 4 humpbacks reappeared, including familiar faces Pep and Neila, treating us to fluke dives and a wonderful farewell.

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    Today we encountered 8-10 minke whales, some surfacing close to the boat, followed by a pair of humpback whales giving us majestic fluke dives. The afternoon brought more minke whales and a group of harbour porpoises feeding. The highlight was finding 3 humpback whales, including Davy Jones II, swimming together.

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    This morning, after some searching, we spotted a humpback whale that showed us its fluke a few times before we had to head back. In the afternoon, we encountered several minke whales, one coming close to the bow, and later found a humpback whale giving us beautiful fluke dives. It was a magical day filled with wonderful sightings!

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    We spotted 3 humpback whales this morning, one peduncle throwing, followed by a trio of minke whales surfacing close to the boat, and a playful pod of 7-8 white-beaked dolphins. In the afternoon, we saw a curious minke whale and later, a humpback whale feeding and playfully swimming beneath the boat. An unforgettable day!

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    In the morning, we spotted a solo humpback whale showing off its fluke, followed by a another pair swimming side by side, with one even rolling to reveal part of its fluke. In the afternoon, we encountered 4 humpback whales, fluke diving beautifully, and a playful pod of 8-10 white-beaked dolphins, ending our day on a high note!

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    This morning, we spotted 2 minke whales right outside the harbor, followed by a trio of playful humpback whales rolling and displaying a peduncle throw. In the afternoon, we encountered the same 3 humpback whales, performing pectoral slaps, peduncle throws, and fluke dives right by our boat. It was an unforgettable day!

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    In the morning, we encountered two pairs of humpback whales, one of which came close, with one lunge feeding and the other snaking, while the second pair gave us beautiful fluke dives. In the afternoon, we spotted another pair of humpbacks, following them at a distance as they fluked and surfaced near our boat before heading back home.

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    We encountered 5-7 playful harbour porpoises early on today, followed by 4 humpback whales that put on an unforgettable show of breaches, tail slaps, and pec slaps. We also briefly saw 3 minke whales. The afternoon was a "minke" tour, with at least 6 minke whales, some lunge feeding, and a close visit from a familiar humpback whale.