OUR NATURE BLOG
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Today we spotted our familiar humpback whale, Umbrela, first in the northern area and later again near Hjalteyri and Hauganes, where she was actively feeding. On our way back, we also encountered two minke whales and several harbour porpoises, making it a wonderful day full of wildlife.
Sunday, 28th June 2026
Humpbacks, one minke whale and harbour porpoises very close to Akureyri, between the town of Svalbarðseyri and the green buoy.
Saturday, 27th June 2026
3 Humpback whales ( Bob, Poppy and Umbrella), one minke whale and harbour porpoises.
Friday, 26th June 2026
Sunny but very windy day in the fjord! We spotted 2 Humpback whales and one Minke whale south of the town of Hjalteyri.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Humpback whales close to Hjialteyri and a minke whale north of Svalbardseyri.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
1 Minke whale south of Hjalteyri, 1 Humpback whale -Bob- by Hauganes and 7 Humpback whales SE Hrísey. Mother and calf Humpback whale in Rauðavík.
Monday, 22 June 2026
Morning: We spotted two minke whales north of Svalbarðseyri and near Hjalteyri, followed by two humpback whales near Grenivík and Gísláín, one of which surfaced very close to the boat.
Afternoon: East of Hrísey, we encountered a friendly humpback whale that approached the boat several times and delighted us with exceptional close-up views.
Sunday, 21th June 2026
Today we have seen one Humpback whale, minke whales and harbour porpoises.
Saturday, 20th June 2026
We sailed north of Hjalteyri, where we encountered several Humpback Whales throughout the tour. One whale came very close to the boat multiple times, giving us excellent views of its impressive fluke and beautiful surfacing behaviour. On our way back to the harbour, we were also lucky enough to spot a small group of Harbour Porpoises.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
3 departures for our whale watching tours today, with two Humpback whales close to Grenivik and many more at a distance.
Monday, 15 June 2026
2 Minke whales around green buoy. NW of Strytan 2 more Minkes. 2 Humpback whales NE Hrísey.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
2 Minke whales close to the green buoy, 2 more minke whales NW of Strýtan, 1 Minek whale by Laufásgrunn and 2 Humpback whales NE of Hrísey.
Saturday, 13th June 2026
S Hrísey White-Beacked Dolphins, E Hrísey Humpback whale. Rauðavík 2 Humpback whale. Gásery 2 Minke whales, E Hjalteyri 2 Minke whales.