Yesterday evening we had the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful concert here in Húsavík by local musician Ágúst. The church was filled with people of all ages, creating such a warm and special atmosphere.
The first weeks of the whale-watching season have already brought an exciting reminder of just how dynamic and far-reaching the lives of humpback whales are. Among the whales we’ve encountered so far are several known individuals—animals documented in previous years that have now returned once again to their feeding grounds in Northeast Iceland.
Just a month ago, on April 1st, our 2026 whale watching season officially began. We were thrilled to welcome our first giants of the year—and it was almost a tie for which species arrived first! Orcas, a minke and a humpback whale were all sighted within just a few hours.
When you are visiting Skjálfandi Bay you can spot some islands around, some of them are Flatey, Puffin Island, or even Grímsey when the horizon is clear and visibility allows.Flatey Island, peaceful and full of charm.
Sumardagurinn Fyrsti. In Iceland, summer begins today. According to the old Icelandic calendar, where the year is divided into just two seasons, the first day of summer falls on the first Thursday after April 18. There’s also a long-standing tradition: if temperatures drop below freezing on the last night of winter, it’s seen as a good omen for a warm and prosperous summer ahead.
Today morning we welcomed the first blue whale of our 2026 whale watching season as it made a graceful round through Skjálfandi Bay. Witnessing the majesty of the blue whale, the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth, is always a truly unforgettable moment.
These last few days, we’ve had some beautiful spring weather, with the sun finally showing up for us out on Skjálfandi Bay. And as the temperatures slowly rise, the snow has started to melt as well — bringing a whole new vibe! Besides that, after humpback whale Morrigan appeared earlier this month, another individual was spotted yesterday afternoon on Sylvía’s way back to port.
Puffin season is officially here — and they’re already back in large numbers around Lundey (Puffin Island)! Today, April 15th, our GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins tour made its first scheduled stop of the season at Lundey, marking the official start of puffin season.
On days without fog, we get really nice views of the mountains around Skjálfandi Bay. The tops of the Cheek Mountains are covered with ice all year, but the colors of the mountains change a lot depending on the weather, sometimes white, brown, green, and even a bit red.
As the countdown to the start of the season ticked away, one question rose above the rest: Which species would we see first? Yesterday, we got our answer—and it was anything but expected. Our first sighting of the season came in with a burst of energy: 4 to 5 orcas, spread out across the water near Flatey Island, travelling with purpose and foraging as they moved.
