Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik

21/05/2026

The midnight sun is back — and so are the evening whale watching tours!

We launched our first "Whales in the Midnight Sun" tour of the season last weekend, and the ocean didn't disappoint..

Humpbacks surfacing under the golden glow of Iceland's endless daylight and the mountains bathed in amber light - this is whale watching like nowhere else on earth.

Our Premium Whales in the Midnight Sun tours are running now through the end of August — departing daily at 20:00, or 19:00 in August, for 2 hours on the water.

And from June 15th, our Classic Midnight Sun Tour joins the lineup for those who prefer the larger boat.

The whales are here. The sun won't set. All that's missing is you.

🔗 Book now: https://elding.is/reykjavik-premium-whales-midnight-sun

These brilliant photos were taken over the last week by Naturalists Sam, Kylie, Pedro, Maria & Milan.

18/05/2026

**English Below**

Kynnum konurnar í sjávarútvegi.

Skipstjórarnir sem sigla um Faxaflóa og Eyjafjörð. Náttúrufræðingarnir sem miðla þekkingu um lífríkið í hverju sundi. Forstjórarnir sem móta framtíð fyrirtækjanna. Hásetarnir sem festa skip við bryggju — og þessar konur festa okkur öll í hlutverkum sem skipta máli.

Á alþjóðadegi kvenna í siglingum fögnum við öllum þeim konum sem eru grunnstoðir Eldingar hvalaskoðunar, Whale Watching Akureyri og Whale Safari

30% skipstjóra okkar eru konur. Fyrirtækin okkar eru leidd af konum. í áhöfnum okkar — frá brú til þilfars — eru konur ekki undantekning. Þær eru reglan.

Á heimsvísu eru aðeins 2% skipstjóra konur. Við sýnum að sú tala er val, ekki takmörk.

Við fögnum konunum sem endurskilgreina sjávarútveginn, brjóta staðalímyndir og sýna komandi kynslóðum að konum í sjávarútvegi eru engin takmörk sett — eina sem þarf er vilji.

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Meet the women charting Iceland's waters.

They're the captains navigating through Faxaflói or Eyjafjörður. The naturalists explaining the wildlife. The CEOs steering the companies forward. The deckhands securing lines in harbour winds.

Today, on the International Day for Women in Maritime, we're celebrating the women who make up the heart of Elding Whale Watching, Whale Watching Akureyri, and Whale Safari.

30% of our captains are women. Our companies are led by women. And across our crews — from the helm to the passenger deck — women aren't the exception. They're the standard.

The maritime industry globally? 2% of captains are women. We're proving that number is a choice, not a ceiling.

Here's to the women commanding vessels, leading companies, and redefining what a maritime career looks like.

15/05/2026

Summer is (nearly) here on Viðey / Videy Island! ☀️

Starting today, the ferry is back to operating daily between 10:15-17:15 from Skarfabakki pier. Additionally, the ferry will begin stopping by the Old Harbour in just a couple of weeks, all according to schedule.

Viðey island is just minutes from Reykjavík by boat and is the perfect city escape for anyone looking for a relaxing day outdoors. Whether you want to explore scenic hiking trails, visit Yoko Ono's Imagine Peace Tower, discover outdoor artworks and sculptures, spot birdlife, or simply enjoy a peaceful day out in nature, Viðey is the perfect choice! 🌿

Book your ticket: elding.is/tours/videy-island
Hot tip: pack a picnic and bring your dog (on a lead)!

05/05/2026

Puffin Season is in Full Swing! 🐧❤️

Our adorable feathered friends are back and settling into their island homes after returning to Iceland a couple of weeks ago. It's truly wonderful to see them again!

These charming seabirds with their colourful beaks and quirky personalities never fail to delight our guests. Whether they're waddling along the cliffs, diving for fish, or simply posing for photos, puffins always steal the show.

We run 6 tours daily throughout May, so there are plenty of opportunities to see these icons up close.

Book here 👉https://elding.is/tours/puffin-watching

These brilliant photos were taken by our naturalists Anna, Milla, Milan, Orsi & Pedro.

28/04/2026

🐋 Teeth or No Teeth? That Is the Question! 🦷

What's the difference between whales, dolphins, and porpoises? It all comes down to what's in their mouths!

Our latest blog by our research team explores the fascinating split between toothed whales (like dolphins with their echolocation superpowers) and baleen whales (like humpbacks with their bristly filter-feeding plates).

Discover how these amazing cetaceans hunt, communicate, and thrive in our oceans! 🌊

Read the full blog:

The cetacean group includes all species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. There are over 90 different species of cetacean in the world – ranging from the tiny endangered vaquita to the largest animal to ever live on the planet, the blue whale. These species are split into two different subgroups ...

22/04/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day from all of us at Elding! 🐋

Today we celebrate our beautiful blue planet and the incredible marine life we're privileged to share it with. Every day, we witness the majesty of Iceland's whales, dolphins, and seabirds — a reminder of why protecting our oceans matters so much.

Here's to our oceans, our wildlife, and everyone working to protect them.🌊💙

📷 by Naturalist Emily

16/04/2026

Dive Bombers of Faxaflói Bay! 🎯🦅

The Northern Gannet is one of nature's most impressive divers, plunging into the water at speeds of up to 100 km/h from heights of 30 meters or more! To withstand such powerful impact, they have specially adapted air sacs in their face and chest that act like cushions.

Their hunting technique is extraordinary - they fold their wings back in a streamlined arrow shape, entering the water with precision to catch fish several meters below the surface. When you see gannets diving around our boats, you know the bay is full of life! 🐟

Photos taken yesterday by RIB Captain & Naturalist Pedro 📸

14/04/2026

The Final Dance 💚✨

Our Northern Lights season is coming to a close, with our last cruise departing tomorrow, April 15th.

As the nights grow shorter and spring takes hold, we say goodbye to the Aurora Borealis until autumn returns. It's been an incredible season filled with magical displays dancing across the Icelandic sky.

These beautiful photos were captured this April by naturalists Kylie, Maria & Milla. 📸

As one season ends, another begins - when the Northern Lights finish, the puffins return soon after! 🐧 Keep an eye out for updates on our puffin tours.

09/04/2026

Our Premium Whale Watching tours are now in full swing for the 2026 season - with daily departures until 31st October. 🐋

Check out these fantastic shots from yesterday 8th April on our Premium tour, captured by naturalist Milla!

A great start to the season and we can‘t wait to see what the rest of this RIB season has in store for us!

Book Now👉 https://elding.is/premium

04/04/2026

Viðey / Videy Island

Ferjan til Viðeyjar gengur á páskadag samkvæmt helgaráætlun. Viðeyjarstofa verður opin, svo það er tilvalið að kíkja við í kaffi og vöfflu. Það er alltaf notalegt að heimsækja Viðey á góðum degi. 💛

The ferry to Viðey will operate over Easter according to the weekend schedule. Viðeyjarstofa will be open, so it is the perfect opportunity to stop by for coffee and waffles. It is always lovely to visit Viðey on a nice day. 💛

Only a few minutes away from the busy city life is Viðey island, a special place that combines history, art and nature in a unique way. Daily ferry departures from 15 May - 31 August and on weekends from 1 September - 14 May.