OUR NATURE BLOG
Friday, 29 November 2024
We encountered a total of four Humpback Whales by Grenivík today. We had close encounters with them, all while we could see more Humpback Whale blows in the distance further north!
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
We encountered five Humpback Whales outside of Hauganes today. One was swimming a bit north of us, but we could regularly spot the blow in the distance. We had great and close encounters with the other four Humpbacks, swimming in two pairs!
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord.
Monday, 25 November 2024
Today, we had very good weather conditions and we saw twelve Humpback Whales by Hauganes! Additionally, one Minke Whale was briefly spotted on the way back by the green buoy.
Sunday, 24 November 2024
We encountered a total of five Humpback Whales outside of Hauganes today. Four of them were even swimming together. What an amazing day in the fjord!
Saturday, 23 November 2024
We had a great tour today, encountering one Humpback Whale outside of Hjalteyri in cold, but good weather conditions!
Friday, 22 November 2024
We saw two Humpback Whales north of Hjalteyri today, spy hopping in between the ice! Amazing day.
Thursday, 21 November 2024
On today’s tour, we encountered three Humpback Whales and two Minke Whales north of Hjalteyri in cold, but very calm weather conditions!
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Today’s tour had to be discontinued due to unfavorable weather conditions in the fjord. The safety and comfort of our passengers is our highest priority and we sailed back into the harbor safely.
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the fjord.
Monday, 18 November 2024
We sailed out and encountered three Humpback Whales swimming together south of Hrísey - one of which was a very familiar Aretha Frankfin.
Sunday, 17 November 2024
We spotted Harbor Porpoises in several locations between Svalbarðseyri and Hjalteyri, but unfortunately no other cetaceans, so we offered everyone a complimentary ticket, allowing them to join us again for free in Akureyri or Reykjavík!
Saturday, 16 November 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the fjord.
Friday, 15 November 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the fjord.
Thursday, 14 November 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the fjord.
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the fjord.
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Today’s tour was cancelled due to unfavourable conditions in the fjord.
Monday, 11 November 2024
We went straight north and found the injured Humpback Whale that was going around as usual, somewhat in circles. Another highlight of the tour was an incredible, and full size rainbow just behind us.
Sunday, 10 November 2024
We started by spotting a Minke Whale south of Svalbardseyri. After a few encounters we sailed north and saw 5 Humpback Whales all coming up at different times.