Whale diary

We found a logging humpback whale just 5 minutes outside the harbour this morning. We saw its white pectoral fins and blowhole and watched it's beautiful fluke when it dove. In the afternoon, we again found the same humpback whale which had woken up from its slumber and was now travelling the area. We also encountered an elusive minke whale.

The day started with a dramatic sunrise and the sea was calm as a lake and it didn't take long before we found a humpback whale! We went around the islands to seek more but all we found was a fast harbour seal. In the afternoon we again found the sleepy humpback whale from this morning. We also spotted a minke whale, swimming very frantically!

This morning we were greeted by a beautiful sunrise and quite quickly we found a resting humpback whale and then a big minke whale which we managed to spend a good while with. In the afternoon we found the humpback whale from the morning tour within 15 minutes. We got to see it log on the surface and dive a few times before it was time to head back home.

We had such an amazing start to the day, the moon was still glowing and the sky was orange and pink. We spotted a minke whale within the first 15 minutes and then a humpback whale appeared. This afternoon the skies were clear and we found an elusive minke whale as well as the humpback whale "Banana" in the same spot, still resting from this morning.

We set sails into a gloomy bay, but luckily the seas were calm and we got to enjoy beautiful sunrise during the tour. We ended up finding a sleepy humpback whale and a glimpse of a shy minke whale. In the afternoon we started with the minke whale, followed by the logging humpback whale. We could see it very close up, and its beautiful pectoral fins under the surface.

Right after sailing near Viðey island, we spotted a logging humpback whale! We also found a pod of 10 white-beaked dolphins with about 3 calves amongst them. In the afternoon, we first spotted a sneaky minke whale next to Engey island, and then the humpback whale from the morning close by - we could even see its pectoral fins and rostrum under the surface!

The weather was great as we sailed this morning and we soon found a pod of around 8 playful white-beaked dolphins as well as a humpback whale in the distance and a little harbour porpoise. In the afternoon we suddenly we saw 6 harbour porpoises popping up in formation. We continued our journey and as we were about to give up we found a sleepy humpback whale!

This morning we found a feeding minke whale, 12-15 harbour porpoises and as we headed back home we found 20-30 white-beaked dolphins and a pair of humpback whales! A true Faxaflói BINGO! In the afternoon we found 2 humpback Whales within 5 minutes. We also stumbled upon a tricky minke whale as we admired Reykjavik's skyline in the sunset.

This morning we passed by Viðey island where we found 2 harbour seals before finding the 2 humpback whales from the previous day. The afternoon was calm and again we found the 2 humpback whales side by side and one of them even started to breach, at least 6x, before rolling and doing pec slaps! Meanwhile a sneaky minke whale swam by. What a show!

As the moon set on our left and the sun rose on our right, we set sail this morning and not too long we spotted the blows of 2 relaxed humpback whales! In the afternoon, we again found the 2 humpback whales! One individual started off with a powerful tail slap. We also found one minke whale nearby! It was great to be able to see both species in the same area.

We sailed out in beautiful weather this morning. Not far from the harbour we spotted 3 humpback whales, one of them we know as "Birdie". The afternoon was also beautifully calm, with perfect blue skies and mirror like seas. We soon found a pair of humpback whales again whom swam side by side for the whole encounter. We also found a minke whale on our way home.

We sailed towards Engey this morning where we spotted a feeding humpback whale! This individual was very relaxed at the surface and gave us really nice fluke dives. The wind had picked up in the afternoon but right out the harbour, we spotted a feeding minke whale and a pair of humpback whales, before eventually spotting a tiny little harbour seal!

The weather was great as we sailed out this morning. After quite a while, we spotted a small pod of around 6 white-beaked dolphins, and then another pod of about 15-20 individuals with a lot of young ones from this year! In the afternoon we found a minke whale as well as a pair of humpback whales close to the coastline in front of mount Esja.

The weather was as good as it can this morning. With a gentle breeze, we found a couple of feeding humpback whales just a few minutes outside of the harbour, and we were also able to spot a sneaky harbour seal! The sun continued to shine and warm us during our afternoon tour as we spotted 2-3 humpback whales near the harbour, as well as a minke whale.

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All whale watching tours from Reykjavík have been cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the bay!

We were enjoying the beautiful sunrise this morning when a minke whale suddenly popped up. Shortly after, we spotted the blow of a couple of humpback whales! We were then surprised by another solitary minke whale! In the afternoon we again found a minke whale and 2-4 humpback whales, some of which were feeding. What a great way to end a wonderful afternoon close to shore!

The morning started cold, with a bit of sunshine. We soon found a lone minke whale near the harbour and then 2 humpback whales between the islands - one of them even breached twice! In the afternoon we again found the 2 humpback whales. We could even see their white pectoral fins under the surface. On the way back we spotted two harbour porpoises.

Everything was covered in snow as we left the harbour this morning. We found a minke whale and managed to see it surface a few times. In the afternoon the weather was still a challenge with thick snowfall, so the visibility was quite low and no wildlife was seen during the tour. Despite our best efforts, both tours offered complimentary tickets for another try.

This morning was a cold and slightly snowy start, making the scenery even more picturesque with rainbows! As soon as we left the harbour, we spotted the 2 humpback whales that have been around the islands for the last week. We also saw a curious harbour seal! In the afternoon we again found the humpback whales since the morning and spent a good while with them.

We went around the islands again and soon found a pair of humpback whales between the islands before catching a glimpse of a speedy minke whale and another one by Viðey island. In the afternoon we saw a minke whale and the 2 humpback whales again swimming side by side! One of them began tail throwing and tail slapping repeatedly, leaving us in awe!