There are few sights in nature as breathtaking as a humpback whale breaching the surface of the ocean, and we were lucky enough to witness just that. Towering above the waves, suspended for a moment in time before crashing back into the sea, it was a moment of awe, power, and pure magic.

On our latest ocean adventure, the humpback whale stole the show. These gentle giants, known for their acrobatics and hauntingly beautiful songs, treated us to an unforgettable performance. The photo captured here is more than just a snapshot, it's a memory of nature’s grandeur in full motion.

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Crazy day on the water, nice weather, a lot of whales and most importantly super rare species have visited us in Eyjafjoerdur, pod of 5 Northern Bottlenose Whales by Krossanessborgir/green buoy and later close to Hjalteyri.

We also saw more than 5 Humpbacks close to Hauganes.

Light snow fell over the mighty mountains surrounding our beloved fjord in the days leading up to today; you can feel the crispness in the air, but that’s not going to stop us nor the whale that we got to spend time with!

Today near Hjalteyri, we spotted a familiar humpback whale feeding close to the surface, showing its head, ventral grooves, and striking white fluke. Later, further north in the fjord, we encountered a new humpback with a nearly all-black fluke, also actively feeding. As we approached Akureyri on our way back, we saw a group of harbor porpoises near the harbor.

This morning in the fjord near Pollurinn, we spotted a hungry Minke Whale surface feeding on small fish, with the prey visibly leaping from the water. Later, south of Hjalteyri, we encountered two relaxed Humpback Whales, one of which was "pecking" by slapping its pectoral fin on the surface.

We explored the fjord near Hjalteyri and spotted two humpback whales—one young and curious, the other large and calm—plus a dramatic skua snatching food from a gull. Puffins, tail slaps, and close whale encounters made both morning and afternoon truly magical.

Today we encountered two beautiful humpback whales—one resting calmly near Svalbarðseyri, and another actively feeding and showing off its white fluke. Near Hjalteyri, we also spotted a minke whale feeding close to the surface, giving us an amazing view of half its body. In the afternoon, one of the humpbacks even breached, making it a truly unforgettable whale-watching day!

This Thursday brought ideal whale-watching conditions in the morning, with calm seas, sunshine, and two Humpback whales spotted near Hjalteyri—one heading north and the other south. We even caught a beautiful glimpse of a fluke! In the afternoon, despite some clouds and light rain, we still encountered two more Humpbacks—one north of Svalbarðseyri and another near Hjalteyri.

Today, we experienced southerly winds, but the waves remained small thanks to the shelter provided by the fjord, Eyjafjörður. The sky was mostly cloudy, though patches of sunlight broke through in some areas. Thought the whales were very active.

Today in the calm waters of the Eyjafjörður fjord near Akureyri, we encountered a variety of incredible marine life. We saw harbour porpoises, feeding Minke whales, and multiple Humpback whales — including some breaching and tail-slapping right next to the boat. The highlight was an unforgettable whale show just before returning to the harbor, with close encounters and spectacular behavior.

Flat sea, little bit rainy and cloudy, pleasant temperature of 8,5C° today.

3 Humpback Whales scattered around starting just North of Svalbarðseyri all the way to Hjalteyri, generally very active whales today.

Afternoon tours are on. Read more in the blog.

Flat sea with a lot of whales, we saw Humpbacks, a Minke Whale and also some Harbour Porpoises, more tours are on and we can’t wait to see more of our favourite animals.

The morning started with ideal weather, mirror-like waters, no wind, and bright sunshine, perfect for sunbathing and whale watching in just a t-shirt. Conditions later changed slightly as the wind picked up and clouds moved in, but the sea was still calm and nice to do whale watching.

The tour was rich with sightings: a sleepy Humpback near Svalbarðseyri, several Minke Whales, and more Humpbacks near Green Buoy, Strýta, and Hjalteyri. A dramatic breach thrilled everyone, with even Harbour Porpoises appearing. Later, familiar whales like Disy performed playful tail slaps and throws, making the day truly memorable.

It’s Friday, and we could feel it in our bones. The day was cloudy but the fjord remained calm and flat, creating perfect conditions to be out on the water. Despite the chillier weather compared to previous days, there was no rain, allowing us to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the fjord.

In the morning, we spotted a Humpback whales in the East of Hjalteyri, two juvenile Humpbacks gave us a spectacular feeding display, joined by seabirds in a lively feast. In the afternoon, the same whales treated us to more tail-lifts and deep dives, an unforgettable day on the fjord.

Just SW of Hjalteyri, we spot our first humpback whale. Not far off — around 500 meters — we encounter another, and it’s a familiar face: Disy!

Light breeze with an overcast, occasionally sun peaked out this morning.
1 Humpback Whale East of Green Buoy, 2 more Humpbacks northeast of Hjalteyri and one Minke whale.

More tours are on, check the departures in the blog.

June 17th, Iceland's National Day, began with a cloudy sky and an incredibly calm sea, smooth as a mirror. As the day went on, light rain arrived and the wind picked up slightly, causing small waves. Despite these changes, the sea remained mostly calm throughout the day.

During the tours, we had multiple amazing whale encounters. In the morning, we saw a Humpback and a Minke Whale near the green buoy, and later another curious Humpback near Hjalteyri. Puffins also made a surprise appearance. In the afternoon, Humpbacks were very active, one even breached, and we saw feeding and social behaviors.

Today near Svalbarðseyri we saw three humpback whales swimming together—two of them were slapping their fins like they were waving at us. One whale surprised us by breaching several times, giving us an incredible show. We also spotted northern fulmars and a few shy harbour porpoises—what a day on the fjord!

Todays weather was very nice with mild wind and flat ocean. But what a day with many sightings of Humpback whales!

Sunny with light breeze, 4-5 Humpbacks scattered around Hjalteyri 1 Humpback East of green buoy tail-throwing, slapping pectorals and tail. Stunning experience.

Afternoon we saw 8+ Humpback Whales North of green buoy all the way to Hjalteyri. A whale soup. blows everywhere, 1 Humpback also breached 3 times in the distance, absolutely wonderful day.