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Wednesday, 5 March 2025

We were fortunate to spot a curious Bearded Seal near the floating pier and later glimpsed harbor porpoises.

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Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Moderate wind in the beginning, later it calmed down. Sunny throughout the whole journey. Unfortunately no whales spotted today.

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Monday, 3 March 2025

We sailed through the stunning fjords north of Hrísey, searching for whales, but unfortunately, we didn't have any sightings and ended the day excited and hopeful for what tomorrow might bring.

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Sunday, 2 March 2025

Today was a mix of sunshine, snow, with the wind at our backs as we searched for whales near Hrisey, but despite our efforts, nature kept its secrets.

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Thursday, 27 February 2025

Today, we were treated to an unforgettable sight as we witnessed three humpback whales, including our old friend Piccolo, gracefully surfacing and diving together in the serene waters of the fjord.

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

That day, we sailed through calm waters and were treated to an unforgettable sight as two humpback whales, including our friend Piccolo, approached and swam close to our boat, accompanied by a playful group of white-beaked dolphins.

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Monday, 24 February 2025

Despite our relentless effort we didn’t spot any whales today, but we remain hopeful that tomorrow nature will reward our persistence with the incredible sightings we’re searching for."

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Sunday, 23 February 2025

Today, we spotted three Humpback Whales southeast of Hrísey and a few Harbor Porpoises north of Akureyri!

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Saturday, 22 February 2025

We spotted a lot of Harbor Porpoises around Svalbarðseyri and as we were stopped to look at them, one Humpback Whale joined as well! The calm weather conditions made for great spotting conditions and we repeatedly saw the porpoises again while watching the Humpback.

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Friday, 21 February 2025

Just south of Svalbardseyri, we spotted a Humpback Whale rolling on its side, most likely surface feeding. We could see one whole pectoral fin and half the fluke come out of the water. After that encounter the Whale has been very close around us.

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Thursday, 20 February 2025

Today, with a pleasant +8°C temperature and calm fjord waters, we first spotted adorable harbor porpoises alongside the boat, then saw Piccolo, the humpback whale, surfacing on both the west and east sides of the fjord near Svalbarðseyri.

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Wednesday, 19 February 2025

On a chilly 3°C morning with a gentle south breeze, we sailed out and after a brief wait, we were rewarded with stunning sightings of our friend Humpback Whale, ,,Piccolo,, ,a whale feeding nearby, regularly showing its beautiful white fluke for all to admire.

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Tuesday , 18 February 2025

We had an amazing day on the water, starting with Piccolo, the humpback whale, rolling on the surface near the Svalbarðseyri giving us incredible views of its pectoral fins, belly, and fluke. We also spotted a group of harbor porpoises swimming calmly near the boat, including some babies, before making our way back to the harbor where Piccolo surprised us once more at the entrance to the fishing harbor.

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Monday, 17 February 2025

Once again, we spotted Piccolo, the Humpback Whale which seems to become a regular in our harbor of Akureyri!

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Sunday, 16 February 2025

It was an unforgettable day on the water, where we witnessed the majestic humpback whale, Piccolo, feeding up close, showcasing its massive head, ventral grooves, pectoral fins, and fluke. We also had the chance to see a peaceful bearded seal resting on the ice at Pollurinn Harbor, adding the perfect touch to an already incredible experience.

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Saturday, 15 February 2025

Piccolo, the Humpback Whale which we have seen on many of our recent tours, was once again in Pollurinn today. Additionally, we spotted one pod of Harbor Porpoises by Svalbarðseyri while having super sunny and calm weather conditions.

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Friday, 14 February 2025

Today, we spotted our well-known Humpback Whale Piccolo inside Akureyri’s harbor area, Pollurinn! We witnessed active lunge feeding of a very curious whale.

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