Sunday, 02 August 2026

Saturday, 01 August, 2026

Hi everyone!

Today we sailed out in windy conditions with temperatures around 8°C, but by the afternoon the sun came out, making for a beautiful day on the water.

As we headed out, we spotted plenty of seabirds, including Guillemots, Arctic terns, fulmars, and puffins. South of Hrísey, we were treated to a wonderful encounter with white-beaked dolphins, which were jumping and playing around the boat.

As we continued north, we found a minke whale surfacing several times before disappearing beneath the waves.

The afternoon trip turned into something truly spectacular. We first encountered a jumping minke whale, followed by an incredible lunge-feeding display right beside the boat. It surfaced several more times around us, giving everyone fantastic views.

We then navigated farther northwest of Hrísey, where we found two humpback whales. One of them came very close to the boat and was actively feeding. We were even able to see the bubble net as it performed bubble-net feeding on its own. Watching it surface through the bubbles, with its head and distinctive tubercles clearly visible above the water, was an unforgettable sight and a perfect way to end an amazing day at sea.

Text and images: Lenka&Nicci

Tours of the day: Classic - 0900, 1000, 1300. Express - 1000, 1100, 1400 o´clock

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The day started with cloudy skies, but the sea was beautifully calm, giving us perfect conditions to spot wildlife. We headed towards Hörgardalur, where we were lucky enough to find a minke whale. It surfaced several times and even came very close to the boat! We then explored a little further into the fjord, where we spotted a few cute harbour porpoises and puffins. 

In the afternoon, we headed out hoping to find the minke whales we had seen earlier. It took us a little longer than expected, as we only found them on the way back.

One of our guides, Yoan, was aboard Konsul and actually smelled a minke whale! When searching for minkes, we rely not only on our eyes but also on our noses, as their blow often smells like rotten fish. Trusting Yoan's impressive sense of smell, we stayed in the area, and soon we spotted a minke whale south Hjalteyri feeding before it surfaced several more times nearby.

We were also lucky enough to see a few harbour porpoises, including some calves, absolutely adorable! After leaving the first minke, we encountered another minke whale by the green buoy one that came very close to the boat.

What a wonderful day at sea. See you tomorrow!

Text and images: Anna, Pete & Gema

Tours of the day: Classic - 09:00, 10:00; 13:00, 14:00, 17:00 Express - 10:00, 14:00