The Sanctuary
Situated in the Vestmannaeyjar islands off the south coast of Iceland, the Beluga Whale Sanctuary consists of a stunning natural sea inlet in Klettsvik Bay and a land side care facility and Visitor Centre.
Guests can visit Little White and Little Grey, our two beluga whales, in the sanctuary and every visit helps fund their care as well as puffin rehabilitation (Learn More)
Klettsvik, the large natural bay area, measuring 32,000m² (equivalent to 344,445ft²) and up to 10 metres (equivalent to 30ft) deep, delivers significant space for the belugas to swim, explore and deep dive. In the future, once Little White and Little Grey have settled in the bay permanently, it may be possible for additional belugas join them.
To keep the whales safe, the bay itself is enclosed by netting from the surface to the sea bed. We have a specially built pontoon and care pool area that provides our expert care team with access to look after Little White and Little Grey.
These pontoons also act as wave attenuators, dampening the swell coming into the bay.
Little White and Little Grey are currently being cared for in their pool in the visitor centre while we enhance the bay facilities. Our teams continue to support the whales in building their strength, stamina and skills to enable them to thrive in the bay.
These essential enhancements aim to further reduce the impact of weather and waves to better allow our team to care for them once out in the bay.
