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    Guests on a boat watching a whale dive in Husavik, Iceland.

    Whale Watching Iceland

    Admire Iceland's gentle giants – humpbacks and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and other marine life along the coasts of Reykjavik on a guided cruise of your choice. Enjoy options like warm overalls, music, and heated indoor-outdoor spaces.
    from € 55.64

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    Whale breaching in ocean during cruise whale watching tour.

    Whale Watching Husavik Tours

    Set out from Húsavík into Skjálfandi Bay, Iceland’s richest whale habitat. Enjoy close-up encounters with humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seasonal puffins as expert guides navigate nutrient-rich waters renowned for some of the country’s most reliable whale sightings.
    from € 76.50

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    Humpback whale breaching in ocean waters.

    Whale Watching Reykjavik Tours

    Whale watching from Reykjavík takes you straight from the city’s Old Harbor into Faxaflói Bay, where expert guides help you spot humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seabirds against a backdrop of mountains, islands, and the capital’s coastline.
    from € 55.64

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    Whale tail splashing in the ocean during a whale watching cruise.

    Whale Watching Tours from Akureyri

    Head out from Akureyri into the calm, sheltered waters of Eyjafjörður, where humpback whales gather to feed each summer. Enjoy smooth cruising, dramatic fjord scenery, and some of Iceland’s most reliable whale-watching conditions.
    from € 81.90

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    Guests on a boat tour in Husavik watching a whale fluke emerge from the water.
    Husavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    Guests photographing a whale's tail near a RIB speedboat on a Husavik whale watching tour.
    Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    Humpback whale breaching near a tour boat during a whale watching cruise in Iceland.
    Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    Whale watching boat in Akureyri with guests observing a whale tail in the sea.
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    Guests on a boat watching a humpback whale's tail in Husavik, Iceland.
    Husavik: Whale Watching Tour With a Guide
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    Whale breaching during whale watching tour on luxury yacht.
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    Guests on a boat watching a whale in Eyjafjörður, Iceland.
    Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    Guests observing whale from Silent boat in Husavik, Iceland.
    Husavik: Silent Whale Watching Tour On Carbon Neutral Oak Boat
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €112
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    Whale breaching near a tour boat during a whale watching trip from Reykjavik.
    Reykjavik: The Original 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    €85.82
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    Whales near RIB speedboat with tourists during whale watching tour in Akureyri.
    Akureyri: Whale Watching Tour on RIB Speedboat
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    Whale breaching during Akureyri Whale Watching Tour in Iceland.
    Akureyri: Whale Watching Boat Tour
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    Humpback whale breaching in Skjálfandi Bay, Iceland.
    Husavik: Small-Family Run, Locally Owned, Sustainable Whale Watching
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    Visitor on a boat watching the ocean during Reykjavik Classic Whales in the Midnight Sun tour.
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    Puffins on a grassy cliff during a boat tour from Reykjavik.
    Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour
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    Yacht cruising under Northern Lights with snowy mountains in the background.
    From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Cruise
    Reykjavik Northern Lights Tours
    €90.70
    From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Cruise. Rated 4 out of 5 from 109 ratings.From €90.70
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    Guests on RIB speedboat watching whale tail in ocean.
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour on RIB Speedboat
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    €144.94
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    Boat under Northern Lights on a calm sea, Norway.
    From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Sightseeing Cruise
    Reykjavik Northern Lights Tours
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    Whale fin near RIB speedboat with guests on whale watching tour from Reykjavik.
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat
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    What our guests say

    Marcus M

    Netherlands
    Couple
    2 weeks ago
    The tour had a very friendly guide. Everything was explained perfectly. We haven't seen whales but Gentle Giants provides a great service by giving a voucher for a free next turn without expirong date.

    Husavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

    Giorgi S

    Italy
    Couple
    Dec 2025
    Beautiful experience in the middle of the sea and see the aurora from there unforgettable experience said this as happened for other tour, if I had not called my name was not in the pickup point and I would have missed the tour. head out absolutely inadequate book with Special Tours Wildlife Adventures and go on the safe side

    From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Sightseeing Cruise

    John B

    United States
    Couple
    5 days ago
    This was great fun! Easy to find, plenty of parking. While the water was a bit rough, the captain managed the boat very well!

    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

    Stephen H

    United States
    Couple
    Last week
    The boat was nice, the people were great, especially the person who was the whale spotter. We saw lots of whales, some came real close to the boat. Even saw a few who breached close to the boat.

    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

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