Whale diary

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    This morning we went out on two boats! We encountered 8-10 pods of about 35+ white-beaked dolphins and a total of 7 minke whales. In the afternoon we managed to spot 5 minke whales and 5 white-beaked dolphins. In the evening, we saw a total of 3 minke whales and 6-8 white-beaked dolphins, calmly enjoying our presence.

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    This morning we found a minke whale and 2-3 pods of about 20 or so white-beaked dolphins, including a few calves. In the afternoon, we found a minke whale right outside the harbour. We then saw a pod of around 8-10 white-beaked dolphins. In the evening we again saw the minke whale close to the harbour and a pod of 6-7 white-beaked dolphins!

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    • CLASSIC WHALE TOUR | 9:00, 13:00, 17:00
    • PREMIUM WHALE TOUR | 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00
    Today all our Whale Watching tours have been CANCELLED due to weather conditions!

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

    Today all our Whale Watching tours have been CANCELLED due to weather conditions!

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    This morning we saw 30 white-beaked dolphins, before encountering 7 minke whales. In the afternoon we found a minke whale and some white-beaked dolphins, but as the sightings didn't last very long, we offered complimentary tickets. In the evening we found 6-8 white-beaked dolphins, a humpback whale as well as 3-4 minke whales!

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    We set off this morning in the windy conditions. We saw quite a few rainbows and even some puffins! Then suddenly the dorsal fin of a minke whale appeared on our left, but it only surfaced a couple of times before it vanished, so we handed out complimentary tickets to all passengers. The rest of our tours were cancelled due to weather.

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    Sailing out this morning, we encountered a humpback whale and through the wind and waves, we managed to stay with this logging individual for a while. In the afternoon, we saw a big blow of a humpback whale, but it was a very tricky to watch. We therefore offered complimentary tickets. The rest of today's tours were cancelled due to weather.

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    This morning we sailed into a windy bay and our captain spotted a lone elusive harbour porpoise. In the afternoon the conditions were a bit more rough so we stayed close to land where we found several birds, but sadly no cetaceans. Complimentary tickets were issued on both tours and the evening tour got cancelled due to weather.

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    Minke whale close to land in Reykjavík.
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    The tour at 09:00 was the only tour that operated today, the rest of the tours were cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the bay.

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    We left the harbour this morning and soon found a total of 35 white-beaked dolphins and a minke whale on our way back home. In the afternoon we saw a lunge feeding minke whale and a pod of 12 white-beaked dolphins, including juveniles. On the evening tour we again found a lunge feeding minke whale that even breached for us!

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    We set off under blue skies this morning. On our way out of the harbour we passed between the islands where we could see some puffins. We heard rumours there may be some cetacean near us but unfortunately they never appeared, so we gave complimentary tickets to all our passengers can try again another day! The afternoon tours were both cancelled due to weather.

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    In the morning we saw 2 tricky minke whales, so we issued complimentary tickets to all passengers! The afternoon tour saw 2 minke whales and then a small pod of white-beaked dolphins on our way back! In the evening we saw a pod of 5 white-beaked dolphins and a feeding minke whale as we were coming into the harbour!

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    On the morning tour we saw about 15 white-beaked dolphins, 4 minke whales and 2 harbour porpoises in the same area, and many plunge diving northern gannets! In the afternoon we found 'countless' minke whales and a glimpse of a humpback whale as well! Heading back to shore we saw a pod of white-beaked dolphins by the harbour.

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    We sailed out on this sunny morning and saw a pod of 4 white-beaked dolphins that appeared briefly and 4 minke whales, but due to the difficult encounters, we issued complimentary tickets. In the afternoon we saw a minke whale and a pod of white-beaked dolphins! They were quite social and we could hang out with them for some time.

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    We sailed out this morning, with strong Northern winds. We found 2-3 minke whales, one of which stayed with us for several moments. In the afternoon we sailed for a while before finally a minke whale showed itself to us. We got to see it for some time, surfacing from all sides. It was quite easy to follow for most of the encounter.

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    We set off this morning on pretty calm seas. We saw 3-4 harbour porpoises that appeared at our front amongst resting birds, but unfortunately no other wildlife, so we offered complimentary tickets to all passengers. In the afternoon we spotted 3 minke whales and a very friendly humpback whale that we got a good look at!  

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    We sailed out in typical Icelandic weather this morning and first spotted 3 minke whales and a single harbour porpoise. We then found a friendly humpback whale who seemed to be resting and then it breached right in front of us! In he afternoon we spotted 3 minke whales and a humpback whale that rolled and slapped its fins!

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    We set sail this morning on a quiet sea with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains. We found 1 minke whale and 3 humpback whales lunge feeding and diving. In the afternoon we spotted 2 humpback whales and 3 minke whales! It was an amazing day with gorgeous landscape, moody skies, happy whales and feeding birds!

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    We left the harbour under sunny skies this morning. We found about 15 minke whales in total (including a well known individual called Tap). We also saw 2 humpback whales that were clearly feeding. In the afternoon we found a pod of white-beaked dolphins, that were quickly replaced by minke whales and a humpback whale!

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    Our morning started with sunny skies and a slight breeze. We saw 2 minke whales and then a humpback whale, all feeding in the same area! The weather improved dramatically from the morning, and in the afternoon we found 2 minke whales, 2 humpback whales and a pod of 10 white-beaked dolphins, that joined the action.