After six days of stormy weather and rough seas that kept us ashore, we finally left port again today morning! The weather had that cold, wintery feel — but with nearly no wind and calm, crisp air, it was a beautiful day to be back out at sea.
October has continued to deliver remarkable whale sightings, with numerous humpback whales showing up in Skjálfandi Bay. What’s especially exciting is, once again, the number of known individuals that have remained in the area throughout the month.
As the end of the month is nearing, this is your final chance to join one of our thrilling RIB speedboat whale watching tours before the boats are taken ashore to rest for the winter! With their incredible speed and agility, these boats offer an unforgettable perspective on Skjálfandi Bay’s marine life.
October, so far, has treated us to some truly beautiful days on the water — crisp air, golden light, and plenty of wildlife encounters to make each trip memorable. We’ve been especially lucky with the number of humpback whales around these weeks.
Working as a guide means spending countless hours out at sea, witnessing incredible moments most people never get to see.
We’ve been having an incredible time out on the water lately — with plenty of humpback whales all around us! Over the past few days, even though they’ve been shifting their location slightly each day, about ten individuals have often been spotted in close proximity.
Although the current season isn't over yet and our boats are still heading out for whale watching daily until the end of November, preparations for next year have already begun. For those of you planning your trip to Iceland in 2026, you can now explore our sales manual, get inspired, and even book your whale watching tours for next season.
When you’re out on the waters of Skjálfandi Bay, searching the horizon for whales, don’t be surprised if you spot a sleek head popping up nearby ,it might just be one of our resident grey seals coming to say hello! While our tours focus on whales, many of our guests are just as enchanted by the grey seals we sometimes spot along the way, specially around “Fish rock” and for good reason! These marine mammals are full of personality and play a vital role in our local marine ecosystem.
Across cultures and centuries, whales and their kin have swum not only through oceans, but also through the stories humans tell about the world. They appear in the sky, in epic tales, and in seafaring legends, embodying mystery and awe.
Over the past few weeks, our tours have been full of surprises. Alongside the majestic humpback whales, we have also had several sightings of pods of long-finned pilot whales. While this species does live in the waters around Iceland, pilot whales rarely visit Skjálfandi Bay and are hence not often seen during our whale-watching season.
