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The conditions by us in Húsavík today have been perfect for whale watching as the sea is flat, the sky blue and the whales plenty in the bay. When our guide Belén was asked about her tours today, she described them with excitement in her voice: “People were enjoying the sun and were super relaxed.
During the past weeks, we have been noticing many changes in Skjálfandibay - just as wild nature is! The puffins, which have been staying on Puffin Island the entire summer, are ready to leave whilst huge groups of dolphins and many other seabirds are coming into the bay to join another feeding party: Mackerels have entered the bay in huge swarms, attracting more wildlife to spend time here.
Sigurgeir – or Geiri, like everyone calls him – returned to Húsavík some weeks ago. Since then, he has been working as a captain on our whale watching boats, going out on our oak boats Sylvía and Faldur several times a day to show those majestic animals to the tourists.
June and July have been amazing: The weather was great almost all the times, several things – such as Maerudagar, concerts or other activities - were going on in Húsavík and the harbor area was often filled with people, that were excited about going out for whale watching.
Ages ago Skjálfandibay was shaped by a glacier that melted over time. Today, it’s a paradise for many animals. Two big rivers enter the sea on the southern side. Due to this, the bay is filled with minerals that are needed for the krill and fishes to exist.
Humpbacks spend the summer time around Iceland for feeding. Actually, they are considered to be one of the nicest whales for whale watching. For a good reason: Humpbacks like to show off and can be really curious about their surroundings.
Not only whale watching is popular with all age groups and therefore a fascinating experience, but also sea angling can be exciting for the young and the old. The other day I boarded a group of twelve passengers on our sea angling boat Athena.
The past days people in Húsavík were celebrating Mærudagar, an annual festivity taking place during the last weekend of July. Translated it means something similar to “Candydays” and just like candy, this festival is very creative and many-sided, but first and foremost it is colourful.
It was nearly 6:30 PM on Saturday, the 12th of July and the weather had considerably changed: from sun to light rain in a few hours. I was waiting for a group to embark Amma Sigga - ready to enjoy a Big Whale Safari.
