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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 € 58.15

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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 € 75.04

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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 € 58.15

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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 € 86.07

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Whale breaching near Reykjavik during a whale watching tour.

Whale Watching Tours

Browse through our collection of Whale Watching Tours - Reykjavik and book tickets to have a fun time in Iceland spotting whales in the glorious seas at discounted prices!
from € 117.98

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Gerard N

Spain
Family
Jul 2026
Great experience. We were really lucky because we wefe able to see a minke whale on our way back to the port. Great explanations by the speaker person during the whole trip.

Akureyri: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Jyrki L

Finland
Group
Jul 2026
Nice Guide and professional skipper. Wonderfull weather and a lots of spotted whales. Perfect experience🥰

Husavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Marcus M

Netherlands
Couple
Apr 2026
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

Amann-eberhardt B

Germany
Group
May 2026
The Wahles. And the fast boat. The guy who Leaded us. The female Captain! The explanation about whales, Habitat, Customs.

Husavik: Whale Watching & Puffin Tour on RIB Speedboat

Chasseuil H

France
Group
2 weeks ago
A moment suspended in time in Husavik Bay, accompanied by our guides Lenny and Romane aboard the boat We were able to see several whales—it was magnificent

Husavik: Silent Whale Watching Tour on Carbon Neutral Oak Boat

Satu L

Finland
Couple
Jun 2026
The staff were really nice and the guide Mark was excellent. Mark knew how to tell facts about the animals and was fun to listen to. We saw a few dolphins and lots of puffins and whales.

Husavik: Whale Watching & Puffin Boat Tour

Foutelet J

Group
Jun 2026
We really enjoyed seeing the whales, but we weren't at all impressed with "Puffin Island": we saw the island but not the puffins! It felt like a rip-off.

Husavik: Whale Watching & Puffin Boat Tour

John B

United States
Couple
Apr 2026
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

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