Whale Safari

06/07/2026

Many of you have reached out in recent days, asking about our thoughts on whaling in Iceland.

Our position has always been clear: we believe whales are worth far more alive than dead.

Every day, we are committed to showing hundreds of people these incredible animals in their natural environment through respectful, sustainable whale watching that inspires care, appreciation and long term conservation.

We will continue to educate our guests about Iceland's whales and the challenges they face, support initiatives and petitions working to end whaling, and advocate for a future where whales can thrive freely in our waters.

Thank you to everyone who continues to care so deeply about Iceland's whales and the future of our oceans!

18/05/2026

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.

15/04/2026

Faxaflói Bay is absolutely alive right now - yesterday we had fantastic sightings of 20+ humpback whales, minke whales, and harbour porpoises on our tours. We‘re so happy to be back on the RIBs for 2026 🌊

And even better news... our dear feathered friends, the puffins, are back! After spending the winter months out at sea, these charming little seabirds have started to return 🐧❤️

Photos by Captain & Naturalist Pedro 📸

09/03/2026

We are SO EXCITED to get back on the water on 1st April, so we’ve launched our 2026 PRE SALE for exclusive discount on our tours. 🤯

Use Promo Code PRESALE2026 on our website (link in bio), valid until 31st March. Join us for the ultimate whale and puffin watching from Reykjavík, Iceland 💕

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29/01/2026

Wow! What a start to 2026! ⭐

So far, we have had sightings of Humpback Whales on all of our Classic Whale Watching Tours in January - an absolutely brilliant start to the year! We have also been incredibly lucky with the weather, with the last time we have had to cancel a tour being in Mid December. Fingers crossed the rest of the winter is similar! 🤞

We continue to depart daily on our Classic Whale Watching at 13:00 in January, and then at 09:00 & 13:00 daily throughout February & March.

Photos by Naturalists Emily, Milla & Pedro

10/11/2025

Towards the end of each year, we support the Icelandic Search and Rescue Team (ICE-SAR) at Björgunarsveitin Ársæll with the purchase of one of their "Neyðarkallar" - a collectible statue to raise money for the rescue teams.

We are proud to be longtime supporters of them and here is us collecting the statue for 2025.

The money raised helps fund:
- Search-and-rescue operations
- Training and equipment for volunteers
- Emergency preparedness across Iceland

03/11/2025

🐋Year In Review - 2025🐋

Now our 2025 RIB Season is over, we are delighted to share our sighting success numbers from the season (1st April - 31st October). We had an absolutely brilliant year, with an overall sighting success of 98.8%!

Furthermore, we had the highest sighting success EVER for Humpback Whales, seen on 91% of tours! This is a considerable increase from last year (71%) and previous years.

We look forward to our 2026 season and are counting down the days already! In the meantime, we offer our Classic Whale Watching throughout the year, operated on the larger boats.

25/10/2025

💙Crew Appreciation Post💙

Out in the bay, it's our incredible crew who make every whale watching tour unforgettable! 🐋

From spotting distant blows on the horizon, sharing the facts about Iceland's marine life, or keeping everyone safe and happy onboard, they're the heart of our adventures. Their deep respect for nature shines through every trip 💙

07/10/2025