Solar Eclipse and Whale Watching

A Boat Cruise into Ísafjarðardjúp: To View the Eclipse and Look for Whales

Imagine standing on the deck, as the moon moves in front of the sun, creating a solar eclipse. The sky darkens, and the surroundings become still as the sun’s corona shines around the moon’s shadow. While witnessing this incredible event, you also have the chance to spot whales swimming nearby, their tails gracefully rising and falling. It’s a unique moment where the beauty of the cosmos and nature come together.

This tour is entirely on our boat, and therefore is available to anyone with limited walking capability. However, our boat does have a few steep steps, both to get onboard, whilst moving around between decks, and to the inside seating area. It is therefore not accessible by wheelchair, or by anyone with very limited mobility.

The minimum age is 4, as we do not carry life jackets for infants on board. Parents are responsible for keeping children safe while on board.

A 100% charge applies if canceled within 2 days of the start time.
A 30% charge applies if canceled within 7 days of the start time.

Whale Watching
The journey begins at our boat, located across from our gear storage at Mávagarður, where our guide, easily recognizable by the Borea logo, will be waiting to greet you. Once aboard, we’ll spend about three hours exploring the stunning Ísafjarðardjúp, searching for whales and seabirds while also finding the best location to view the solar eclipse. Our expert guide and captain will ensure we’re in the optimal spot to witness this incredible celestial event. Afterward, we’ll head back to our base in Ísafjörður, taking in the sights and sounds of the sea along the way.

We do not supply overalls or extra clothing for this trip, so please come prepared for cold Icelandic weather with the following:

Warm outdoor clothing. While our boats, Sif and Íris, are fully equipped with warm interiors, the best spot for whale watching is outside. We recommend wearing layers to stay warm!
Waterproof jacket (and trousers, if you have them)
Hat and gloves.
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.