OUR NATURE BLOG
Friday 20 December 2024
Today we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise watching a humpback whale south of Hrisey.
We met another whale friend /Humpback Whale on the way back to the harbor near Strytan.
Thursday 19 December 2024
Today we had an amazing day seeing nine great humpback whales north of Hjalteyri.
Wednesday 18 December 2024
We were incredibly lucky today.
We saw a pod of four and pod of two humpback whales north of Hjalteyri.
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Today we went out on the water with amazing weather and a beautiful sunrise. The only thing missing to make the experience better was whales. It didn't take long before we met our first friend, a humpback whale. And right at the green buoy. On our way north we met another pair of humpback whales. Amazing sightings today and we can't wait for tomorrow
Monday, 16 December 2024
In total, we saw five Humpbacks and one seal on today’s tour with many incredible encounters by Hjalteyri.
Sunday, 15 December 2024
We got to see ten Humpback Whales by Hjalteyri, five of which were swimming in one group. Additionally, we spotted a few Harbor Porpoises when we returned to the harbor of Akureyri.
Saturday, 14 December 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Friday, 13 December 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
We encountered one big pod of White-beaked Dolphins by Hjalteyri today, followed by at least 13 Humpback Whales north of Hauganes. Stunning encounters with a group of 8 Humpbacks swimming together!
Monday, 9 December 2024
We sailed in good weather conditions and spotted approximately 17 Humpback Whales southeast of Hrísey as well as a pod of Harbor Porpoises on today’s tour!
Thursday, 5 December 2024
With northern wind in the fjord, we sailed out and spotted around 10 Humpback Whales southeast of Hrísey! We had great encounters with six of them, four of which swam together!
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
In today’s good weather conditions, we encountered 10+ Humpback Whales south of Hrísey!
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
We spotted two Humpback Whales by Hjalteyri, one pod of Harbor Porpoises by the green buoy on the way out as well as one Minke Whale on the way back by Gásir.
Monday, 2 December 2024
On today’s tour, we encountered three Humpback Whales swimming together just outside of Hauganes!
Sunday, 1 December 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.