Recognising our impact on nature
Travelling inevitably impacts nature, but by acknowledging this and making conscious choices, we can significantly reduce our footprint. As a company that operates at sea, we recognize our own impact on the environment and continuously strive to minimize it through sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and responsible tourism.
We encourage travelers to do the same - by choosing eco-friendly services, supporting responsible operators, and being mindful of their actions, everyone can contribute to protecting the natural world for future generations.
What you can do
There are endless small steps we can all take to minimize our impact on nature. On our tours, we kindly ask that you follow these simple guidelines:
Please do not:
- Throw anything into the sea
- Use more paper than needed
- Use more water than needed
Please do:
- Follow the instructions to recycle your waste. We have special containers for; bottles and cans, cardboard, plastics, glass, batteries, aluminum and metals, bio waste.
- Ask the crew members if you don’t see where to dispose of your recyclables.
We welcome feedback
Any feedback you have while you are on the tour, or after you get home, is also very important and welcome. If you have ideas or comments regarding sustainability please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts. It helps us to become better - for everybody's sake.
As Reykjavík’s leading family-owned whale watching company, Elding is committed to sustainable tourism and protecting Iceland’s marine environment. Our tours follow strict eco guidelines, and our sustainability policy focuses on reducing impact, conserving natural heritage, and preserving ecological balance. Join us for responsible sea adventures that let you enjoy the ocean without disturbing its inhabitants.
Elding offers eco-friendly and educational whale watching tours from Reykjavík and Akureyri, designed to inspire care for the ocean and its inhabitants. Passengers observe whales in their natural habitat while learning about marine life, conservation, and responsible tourism. Our commitment to sustainability makes us a top choice for those seeking ethical and meaningful wildlife experiences in Iceland.
As whale watching in Iceland continues to grow, so does the need for ethical practices that protect marine life. At Elding, we follow a strict code of conduct and have developed our own enhanced guidelines to ensure safe, respectful encounters with whales. In a country with few formal regulations, we lead by example to promote sustainable, science based whale watching for the future.
