Whale Diary

11:00 - With a mix of drizzle and sunshine, we bundled up and headed out! Right outside port we spotted the back of one minke whale. Conditions were super calm and so this allowed for easy viewing every time this individual surfaced. They then started to lunge out of the water, and we could see their minke mittens! After a really great viewing, we decided to head out into the bay and see who else was about. Out in the bay we saw the blows of not one but two humpback whales together! These individuals were super relaxed and came nice and close. It was amazing to watch them swim under the water and hanging out right next to us. It was such a rare encounter to have the two humpbacks not only checking out the boat but also to be able to watch them from below the surface as they slowly swam about. After multiple surface sequences and endless views, we waved these humpbacks goodbye and went out further to see who else was around. That was when we found a pod of 10 white-beaked dolphins. This pod was extremely playful and came to give us a boat inspection. One individual then started to blow bubbles next to us! They were extremely close and swimming under and around us! They then started to bow ride and it was excellent to have continuous views of this playful pod. After three really special encounters it was unfortunately time to head back. What a wonderful way to start the day. 

Crew: Captain Pedro & Guide Sam, Captain Miquel & Guide Milla

14:00 - Our afternoon tour brought a bit of the sun in the bay! Still, a drizzle followed us when leaving and coming back to Reykjavik. We first went very far out and we have found a pod of about 10 white-beaked dolphins, calmly swimming and surfing with the swell. They would also come closer and then go, passing underneath us and giving us beautiful looks. We went to another area and we found 2 humpback whales!! Swimming side by side and taking their time under the surface! They went for very long dives, about 10 min long, but always surprising us when coming back up. Under the sun shining on a beautiful light, we saw the whales come up with a tall blow. We then started heading back, but right before entering the harbour, we found 2 minke whales! How lucky!! One was very close and with the sunlight we could see its body glittering on the surface. So beautiful. There was also a tiny harbour seal looking at us from a distance, but we really needed to head back home. Totally worth it to spend a couple more seconds with these ones, though!

Crew: Captain Pedro & Guide Sam, Captain Miquel & Guide Milla