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and thousands of whichhave already nested in these islands.The ‘Andrea’ is the biggest whale watchingship in Iceland; thus it is very stable, comfortableand—most importantly—has excellent viewingdecks, providing you with a great sailingexperience. Guests can have a nice cup of coffeeor hot chocolate indoors or borrow a sweater towear outdoors on colder days.Life of WhalesWatch whales, porpoises and dolphins from the ‘Andrea’Whales and humans coexist harmoniouslyin Faxaflói bay in these first sunny daysof summer. The whales have been playing andenjoying riding along Life of Whales’ ship‘Andrea’, while the humans enjoy the view ofthese magnificent animals.The whales by the shores of Iceland, arewithout a doubt, some of the most spectacularsights Iceland has to offer. Four types of whaleslive in Faxaflói bay, which makes them quiteaccessible from Reykjavík. Those species are:the Minke whales, White-Beaked Dolphins,Harbour Porpoises and Humpback Whales.Tour the bay on a stable shipLife of Whales is a small family company,which runs three tours a day from the oldharbour in Reykjavík, each one lasting threehours. In addition to the whalewatching,they visit the puffin islands in the bay,where one can easily see the peculiarpuffin among other seabirds, hundredsNotes from a guide’s diaryAccording to the guide’s diary to be found onLife of Whales website, the beginning of Junewas really exciting on the bay. One day, forexample, a minke whale stayed with the shipfor awhile during a thick fog, a descriptionone normally only encounters in mystic fairytales! Another entry tells of some harbourpurpoises competing with minke whales toshow off only ten metres from the ship infront of the eager human audience.Yet another entry tells of a playgroundof minkes, a group of five staying a secure60 metres distance from the ship, while agroup of three others dared to come muchcloser, surfacing at the same time in the samedirection. This same tour also witnessed somedolphins, mothers and calfs alike jumping outof the water and turning in the air. Whales arejust like us humans, some of them are moresuspicious, keeping their distance from the shipwhile others are more daring, playing along andperhaps even communicating with us!Make your visit completeStaring at the unbelievable sight of a whalesurfacing from the sea is something oneshould not miss while staying in Iceland.On board the ‘Andrea’, you are providedwith both the comfort and facilities toenjoy that experience to the fullest.–nhhLife of WhalesÆgisgarði 1 • 101 Reykjavík+354 562 2300hvalalif@hvalalif.iswww.hvalalif.is32 www.icelandictimes.com