The Grumpy Whale would like to reassure you that travel to Iceland remains open and safe for visitors. We are following guidance from the Icelandic Tourist Board with the latest volcanic activity update. You may have seen recent news reports about increased seismic activity in Iceland. The seismic activity described is in a small area close to Grindavík. Grindavík is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula. There is no impact on attractions or infrastructure on the rest of the Reykjanes Peninsula or the rest of Iceland. Therefore you can explore Iceland with confidence.
How will this affect The Grumpy Whale?
The Grumpy Whale operations and services are not impacted by the volcanic activity. We do want to say a massive thank you to all the wonderful people who have reached out to us. We are so grateful that we are in your thoughts and that you wanted to check on our safety.
Is Iceland prepared for the volcanic activity?
Iceland is no stranger to volcanic activity. People from around the globe visit Iceland to experience our abundant volcanic resources. Icelandic authorities are prepared for volcanic events with extensive planning and monitoring. Iceland has one of the world’s most effective volcanic activity readiness and response. The Grindavík area is constantly closely monitored and constantly evaluated based on the best scientific data.
What about in the future?
At this time, scientists consider any disturbance to air traffic an unlikely scenario. However, a potential future disruption to flight traffic cannot be entirely ruled out. Authorities have implemented preventative measures to ensure public safety foremost.
How can I find out the latest volcanic activity update?
You can find the most up-to-date information on Visit Iceland and a map of the affected area here. When you are in Iceland we highly recommend you check Safe Travel for the latest information. Sign up for their travel alerts for the lastest updates.
How can I help?
If you would like to help out the people of Grindavík you can:
1. Donate money to the Red Cross in Iceland here.
2. Support the volunteer Search and Rescue teams supporting the evacuation and town safety then please donate here.
We hope to see you in Iceland soon! We are here to help if you have questions please contact us to get in touch.
