Winter season starting

Although it's felt like winter for a while here in Reykjavík our winter season is starting in just two days. Although we keep running the tours all year round the winter differs in many aspect from the summer. Apart from the obvious colder weather it's in general just a whole new experience and adventure. Each year continues to surprise us with the wildlife it offers. Herring and capelin being the main prey available attracting humpback whales, killer whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises to our shores. The minke whales are usually leaving our area for the warmer waters around the time our season change and the migrating birds should be well on their way south. Talking about warmth this is also the time that our warm overalls are in constant use and the warm Whale Punch warms guests on the inside.

The winter low lying sun is also something not to be missed, as it casts a warm glow over the white-capped mountains and to breath in the winters fresh, crisp air is just incredible. However, the weather and thus sea conditions can be very challenging during the winter months, we adapt by moving our vessels to harbours of more sheltered areas situated around the Reykjanes peninsula and transport our passengers there free of charge from our base in the Old harbour.