Tuesday, 04 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

  • konsull northern bottlenose whales
  • northern bottlenose whales

The day began with perfect conditions: bright sunshine, calm seas, and not a ripple on the water. As we cruised through the fjord, the scenery suddenly transformed when a thick layer of sea fog rolled in. This type of fog forms when warm, moist air moves over much colder seawater, cooling rapidly until the moisture condenses into tiny droplets.

Out of the mist, a beautiful Minke whale appeared, delighting us by coming remarkably close to the boat before disappearing back into the fog. After exploring the fjord at Strytan we encountered several magnificent Northern Bottlenose Whales!

On our 1:00 PM tour, we headed out under sunny skies with a northerly wind. The conditions were pleasant, and on our way back we enjoyed a lovely ride in the sunshine.

As we got close to Hjalteyri, we spotted a few blows in the distance. We headed over to investigate and were excited to discover they were Northern Bottlenose Whales! These fascinating whales are deep divers, capable of diving for over an hour in search of squid and other prey. They are usually found in deeper offshore waters, so every sighting is something special.

We have been very lucky recently, as we have spotted Northern Bottlenose Whales several times over a short period. Although they do visit the area, they are not seen as regularly as some of our other whale species, making this encounter a real highlight of the tour.

Text and images:  Lenka, Gema & Anna

Tours of the day: Classic - 09:00, 10:00; 13:00, 14:00, 17:00 Express - 10:00, 14:00, 16:00