Experiencing the Solar Eclipse on Skjálfandi Bay
We experienced the 2026 solar eclipse from Skjálfandi Bay, where humpback whales surfaced beneath the darkened sky during an unforgettable day on the water.
Northern bottlenose whales in Skjálfandi Bay
Today's tours brought the first Northern bottlenose whale sighting of the season, along with humpback whales, dolphins and minke whales in Skjálfandi Bay.
July in Skjálfandi Bay
Humpbacks, familiar faces and a little Icelandic weather. A look back at July on Skjálfandi Bay.
Humpbacks Across Skjálfandi Bay
Two humpbacks and a minke whale in the morning were followed by four humpback whales on our afternoon tour in Skjálfandi Bay.
A Breach and Humpbacks Everywhere!
At least ten humpbacks were estimated in Skjálfandi Bay on May 9, with seven encountered in the morning, a minke whale, and five humpbacks in the afternoon.
From Two Humpbacks to Six in One Day
Two humpback whales in the morning became six by the afternoon, showing just how quickly sightings can change on Skjálfandi Bay.
Three Whale Species in Skjálfandi Bay
A humpback, minke and elusive blue whale were recorded in Skjálfandi Bay on May 3, although each gave us a very different encounter.
A Blue Whale and Humpbacks to Start May
May began with two humpback whales and a blue whale on our morning tour, followed by two humpback whales on the afternoon tour.
Three Feeding Humpback Whales in Skjálfandi Bay
Three humpback whales were feeding in Skjálfandi Bay throughout April 30, with their behaviour changing between our morning and afternoon tours.
Two Tours, Two Humpback Encounters
Both our morning and afternoon tours encountered a humpback whale on April 28, but changing weather made for two very different experiences.
Humpbacks from Morning to Afternoon in Skjálfandi Bay
Morning and afternoon brought different humpback encounters on April 27: one elusive humpback in the morning and two whales in the afternoon.
A Patient Search for a Humpback Whale
One humpback whale was encountered in Skjálfandi Bay on April 26. Initially difficult to observe, the encounter improved as the tour continued.
A Humpback and a Minke Whale in Skjálfandi Bay
A humpback whale and a minke whale were encountered in Skjálfandi Bay on April 25, although both proved challenging to observe.
Four Cetacean Species in Skjálfandi Bay
Four cetacean species in one tour: a blue whale, humpback whale, dolphins and harbour porpoises made April 23 a wonderfully varied day in Skjálfandi Bay.
Two Humpback Whales on Skjálfandi Bay
Two humpback whales were encountered in Skjálfandi Bay on April 22, although both proved a little challenging to observe.
Three Humpback Whales Together in Skjálfandi Bay
Three humpback whales together and amazing weather made for a beautiful April 20 whale watching tour on Skjálfandi Bay.
A Blue Whale and Six Humpbacks in Skjálfandi Bay
A blue whale and a humpback in the morning, followed by six humpback whales in the afternoon, made April 19 an exceptional day in Skjálfandi Bay.
Two Humpback Whales and Puffins in Skjálfandi Bay
Two humpback whales together and excellent puffin watching made April 17 a wonderful spring day on Skjálfandi Bay.
A Humpback Returns to the Journal
A humpback whale made a brief appearance in Skjálfandi Bay on April 16, alongside a few elusive harbour porpoises and spectacular mountain views.
A Rainy Day on Skjálfandi Bay
A rainy April morning on Skjálfandi Bay and a quiet day for wildlife, with no sightings to report from our April 15 tour.