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.
Elding is the leading family-owned whale watching operator in Reykjavik, Iceland committed to eco-friendly tourism. Discover our environmental credentials, sustainability policy, and dedication to minimising our environmental impact. With a focus on sustainability principles, we aim to maintain ecological processes and conserve natural heritage. Experience responsible whale watching with us while enjoying the ocean without disturbing its inhabitants.
Elding offers eco-friendly and educational tours that allow passengers to observe whales in their natural habitat while promoting marine conservation and environmental awareness. Our dedication to sustainable practices makes Elding a leading choice for anyone seeking an ethical whale watching adventure in Reykjavík or Akureyri.
Whale watching has been one of Iceland's top tourist activities since the mid 90's and has been subjected to remarkable growth in the last few years. The increase in boat traffic has raised concerns about the potential detrimental effects on cetaceans, mirroring concerns in wildlife destinations globally. Due to minimal comprehensive regulations governing whale encounters in Iceland, we at Elding take pride in our commitment to abide by a code of conduct for responsible whale watching, as well constructing and following our own stricter guidelines!
