Whale Diary

10:00 - This morning, the sea had calmed a lot since yesterday and we were looking forward to going out in search of some whales. We stopped briefly at Engey to see the adorable puffins and then went out into the bay. We didn't have to look for too long before spotting 2 blows by some other boats. These were our first humpback whales of the tour! We stayed with these individuals for a little while but as there were a lot of other boats around, we decided to move on and we quickly found a third humpback very close by. We then found another area with 3 other humpbacks spread out. One of the whales surfaced very close to our boat a few times and we could see its bright white pectoral fins through the water! Soon we started to run out of time and after watching one last fluke dive, we headed back in towards the harbour. A great start to the day!

Crew: Captain Megan & Guide Emily, Captain Eggert & Guide Kylie

12:00 - What a thrilling day on the water! The sky was overcast and we had a few light showers, but the sea was calm and there wasn't much wind, making for perfect whale-watching conditions. We set off with high hopes, and the excitement was palpable. About 40 minutes into our journey, we spotted a blow in the distance. We raced over, and there it was a Humpback Whale feeding! This majestic creature was surfacing frequently, giving us a great show. And as if that wasn't cool enough, a flock of Arctic terns was diving all around it, snatching up the same fish. It was like watching a live nature documentary! After soaking in that spectacle, we decided to keep the adventure rolling. Not long after, we struck gold again- a second Humpback Whale! And wow, this one was a performer. It breached right in front of our rib boat, sending cheers all around. But the fun didn't stop there; it started doing pectoral slaps like it was showing off just for us, going on for a solid couple of minutes. It was absolutely electrifying! As much as we wanted to stick around, it was eventually time to head back to the harbor. But we couldn't resist a quick detour to Akurey to check out some adorable puffins. Those little guys were the cherry on top of an epic day.

Crew: Captain Eggert & Guide Mariana

14:00 - The wind had dropped a lot this afternoon, which made sailing out into the bay very nice and smooth and gave us great conditions for spotting wildlife. We saw a total of 3 humpbacks on this tour! The whales were spread over a similar area, all feeding individually. Two of the humpbacks were also chased by some white-beaked dolphins as they were feeding so we were also able to hear the whales trumpeting and see the dolphins jumping out of the water! One of the whales was very shy when going for dives and didn't show us its tail very often but the other two were happy to show it off. One of the whales also surfaced quite close to our boat a few times so we could see the bright white "angel wings" through the water. On our way back into the harbour, we also found another pod of around 5-6 white-beaked dolphins. They were a bit more curious of the boats so they rode at the bow of the boat and swam underneath us a little before we had to head back in.

Crew: Captain Eggert & Guide Emily, Captain Gunni & Guide Kylie

16:00 - Today's trip was nothing short of amazing! The wind had calmed down since the morning, giving us flat seas to cruise on, even though the sky stayed overcast. It made for a smooth ride as we headed out of the harbor, everyone buzzing with anticipation. Just 20 minutes in, we spotted a blow in the distance. We hurried over and couldn't believe our eyes - there were at least 4 humpback whales in the area! They were surfacing regularly, giving us plenty of chances to admire their beauty. Some even came super close to the boat, which was such a thrill! The highlight of the day was seeing one of the humpbacks surrounded by a pod of about 10-15 white-beaked dolphins. They were all frolicking together, and the dolphins seemed to be having the time of their lives. Another humpback was busy feeding, and we got to watch as Arctic terns swooped down to snatch up the same fish. It was like watching a perfect harmony of nature at work. As our time on the water came to an end, we made a quick stop by Akurey to see some puffins. To top it all off, we even spotted a couple of skuas. It was the perfect end to an unforgettable day!

Crew: Captain Gunni & Guide Mariana

20:00 - The sea was wonderfully calm, and despite a little bit of rain we had the perfect conditions for a whale-watching adventure. We started at Engey, one of the puffin colonies close to Reykjavík. Lots of Atlantic puffins, northern fulmars, arctic terns and black-legged kittiwakes greeted us there, and after some wonderful moments with them we continued into the bay. There, we found a Humpback Whale who was surfacing regularly and often showing us his fluke. He was accompanied by a flock of arctic terns that picked up the fish the whale left behind. In the same area, we saw two other separate blows. We decided to check out the blows, and found that these individuals were diving a bit longer and not showing their tailfin too much, so we went to explore some different areas, and then found two more humpback whales who were also spending quite a lot of time underwater so after a few more looks we started sailing back to rainy Reykjavík after this very nice tour.

Crew: Captain Siggi & Guide Emily, Captain Eggert & Guide Eline