
OUR NATURE BLOG
Sunday, 9 February 2025
Again, we were fortunate enough to spot Piccolo the Humpback Whale in Pollurinn, our harbor of Akureyri, as well as one pod of Harbor Porpoises further north in the fjord.
Saturday, 8 February 2025
Today, we spotted Piccolo the Humpback Whale just north of Akureyri during our morning tour. It slowly made its way into Pollurinn, our main harbor area, where we spotted it again on our afternoon tour. Additionally, we spotted a few Harbor Porpoises.
Friday, 7 February 2025
Finally the storm has passed Iceland and we could sail out again to spot one Humpback Whale north of Grenivik!
Another Humpback Whale was seen in Pollurinn later on, so let’s hope it will be seen there again tomorrow!
Thursday, 6 February 2025
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Tuesday, 4. February 2025
Morning full of sunshine, yet the afternoon got a bit cloudier, but the sun made it through the clouds bunch of times. That helped us revealing a distant blow of a Humpback Whale by Hauganes and gave us a chance to observe bunch of deep dives.
Monday, 3 February 2025
We spotted a humpback whale west of Grenivík, traveling north, staying close to the surface and revealing its massive pectoral fins and distinctive curved dorsal fin.
Sunday, 2 February 2025
It was a beautiful, sunny day in the fjord today. We encountered one feeding Humpback Whale in Pollurinn, just outside of our harbor in Akureyri!
Saturday, 1 February 2025
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Friday, 31 January 2025
Today, despite eagerly waiting after spotting the blow of two humpback whales, nature had other plans, and the whales stayed out of sight, but we offered our guests complimentary tickets to ensure they get another chance to experience these majestic creatures. Every tour is a unique adventure, and we’re always ready for the next one!
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Today, we were fortunate to spot two humpback whales near Hrisey, gracefully surfacing often as they continued their migration.
Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Today, we sailed under clear skies and -9°C temperatures, witnessing a stunning sunrise that bathed the mountains in pink hues, while searching for whales south of Hrísey. After some effort, we spotted a playful humpback whale that came close enough for our guests to see its head, pectoral fins, and immense size—a truly unforgettable experience.
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Today we have seen 2 Humpback Whales. We watched one of them around Svalbardseyri.
Monday, 27 January 2025
We sailed out on a cold winter day and were surrounded by eight humpback whales, their massive bodies surfacing close to the boat. The experience was made even more magical by the colorful blows at sunrise, leaving us with an unforgettable memory of these majestic creatures.
Sunday, 26 January 2025
A tour with at least eight Humpback Whales, which were encountered east of Hrísey!
Saturday, 25 January 2025
On today’s tour we encountered two feeding Humpback Whales south of Hrísey. We were lucky to repeatedly witness very rare bubble net feeding by one of the Humpbacks! A truly special day.
Thursday, 23 January 2025
Today’s whale watching adventure took us through chilly -6°C winds around Hrisey Island, where we spotted two humpback whales. Despite the choppy sea, we were treated to an incredible display of these magnificent creatures, and we’re already excited for what tomorrow’s tour will bring!
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
We set sail under perfect conditions, hoping to spot our whale friend Piccolo, and were rewarded with an unforgettable encounter with two humpback whales near Hrísey. Their synchronized dives and playful behavior, followed by a close encounter as we left, made for an extraordinary day in Akureyri.
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
It was a beautiful day with calm waters and the mountains glowing in warm orange hues. We were fortunate to have a magical encounter with Piccolo, the humpback whale, as it gracefully surfaced near our boat, leaving us in awe of nature’s wonders.