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.
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Set sail on a 2.5 to 3-hour guided whale-watching cruise in Faxafloi Bay, to spot humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural habitat.
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Learn from expert whale-watching guides about the behavior of whales and other marine life as they help you spot them with ease.
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Enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavík’s coastline and spot marine life from the open deck or stay warm in the heated indoor cabin.
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Buy snacks from the onboard cafeteria, ensuring a comfortable experience no matter the weather.
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Enjoy peace of mind with a free return ticket if no wildlife is spotted, giving you another chance for unforgettable sightings.
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Set sail on a 2.5 to 3-hour guided whale-watching cruise in Faxafloi Bay, to spot humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural habitat.
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Learn from expert whale-watching guides about the behavior of whales and other marine life as they help you spot them with ease.
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Enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavík’s coastline and spot marine life from the open deck or stay warm in the heated indoor cabin.
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Buy snacks from the onboard cafeteria, ensuring a comfortable experience no matter the weather.
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Enjoy peace of mind with a free return ticket if no wildlife is spotted, giving you another chance for unforgettable sightings.
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Step aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat and explore one of Europe’s richest whale-watching regions with expert live commentary throughout the journey.
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Enjoy a comfortable 3-hour cruise through Skjálfandi Bay, known for frequent sightings of whales, dolphins, and diverse marine wildlife.
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Stay warm and protected with included safety overalls and rain jackets, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable experience at sea in any weather.
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Benefit from a family-run operator with deep local roots, offering responsible wildlife viewing and high safety standards on every tour.
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Take in panoramic mountain and bay views as you search for wildlife in a sheltered, scenic environment ideal for spotting ocean giants.
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Step aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat and explore one of Europe’s richest whale-watching regions with expert live commentary throughout the journey.
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Enjoy a comfortable 3-hour cruise through Skjálfandi Bay, known for frequent sightings of whales, dolphins, and diverse marine wildlife.
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Stay warm and protected with included safety overalls and rain jackets, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable experience at sea in any weather.
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Benefit from a family-run operator with deep local roots, offering responsible wildlife viewing and high safety standards on every tour.
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Take in panoramic mountain and bay views as you search for wildlife in a sheltered, scenic environment ideal for spotting ocean giants.
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Enjoy a 2 to 3-hour wildlife cruise on a fast catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing decks for optimal comfort and sightings.
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Learn fascinating facts from expert marine guides while exploring Iceland’s dramatic fjord landscapes.
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Stay warm and comfortable with the provided floatable overalls, plus onboard Wi-Fi, café, souvenirs, and restrooms.
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Benefit from a free return ticket if no whales appear, giving you another chance at an unforgettable encounter.
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Experience a sustainable, safety-focused tour designed to respect the marine ecosystem and maximize your enjoyment.
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Enjoy a 2 to 3-hour wildlife cruise on a fast catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing decks for optimal comfort and sightings.
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Learn fascinating facts from expert marine guides while exploring Iceland’s dramatic fjord landscapes.
-
Stay warm and comfortable with the provided floatable overalls, plus onboard Wi-Fi, café, souvenirs, and restrooms.
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Benefit from a free return ticket if no whales appear, giving you another chance at an unforgettable encounter.
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Experience a sustainable, safety-focused tour designed to respect the marine ecosystem and maximize your enjoyment.
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Set sail from Húsavík on a silent whale watching tour aboard a carbon-neutral oak boat—nature’s wonders, minus the engine noise.
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Spot humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and porpoises in their natural North Iceland habitat, guided by local pioneers on eco-friendly tours.
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Stay comfortable in thermal overalls provided for the trip. Warm up with hot chocolate and freshly baked cinnamon buns on your return journey.
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Glide across Skjálfandi Bay on a traditional oak vessel, designed for a peaceful and environmentally conscious adventure.
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The silent, emission-free boat lets you hear the ocean and wildlife—no engine rumble, just pure Arctic serenity.
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Set sail from Húsavík on a silent whale watching tour aboard a carbon-neutral oak boat—nature’s wonders, minus the engine noise.
-
Spot humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and porpoises in their natural North Iceland habitat, guided by local pioneers on eco-friendly tours.
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Stay comfortable in thermal overalls provided for the trip. Warm up with hot chocolate and freshly baked cinnamon buns on your return journey.
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Glide across Skjálfandi Bay on a traditional oak vessel, designed for a peaceful and environmentally conscious adventure.
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The silent, emission-free boat lets you hear the ocean and wildlife—no engine rumble, just pure Arctic serenity.
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Embark on a small-group RIB adventure led by a certified captain and marine biologist, ensuring an intimate and informative wildlife experience.
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Get close to whales and puffins in their natural habitat while your expert guide shares fascinating insights about their behavior and ecosystem.
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Take in Reykjavík’s iconic skyline from the water, passing landmarks like Harpa Concert Hall and the Sun Voyager sculpture.
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Stay warm and safe with thermal overalls, gloves, goggles, and all safety equipment provided for every passenger.
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Fun fact: RIB boats can travel faster and closer to wildlife than larger vessels, increasing your chances of spotting whales and puffins in action.
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Embark on a small-group RIB adventure led by a certified captain and marine biologist, ensuring an intimate and informative wildlife experience.
-
Get close to whales and puffins in their natural habitat while your expert guide shares fascinating insights about their behavior and ecosystem.
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Take in Reykjavík’s iconic skyline from the water, passing landmarks like Harpa Concert Hall and the Sun Voyager sculpture.
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Stay warm and safe with thermal overalls, gloves, goggles, and all safety equipment provided for every passenger.
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Fun fact: RIB boats can travel faster and closer to wildlife than larger vessels, increasing your chances of spotting whales and puffins in action.
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Experience a thrilling high-speed RIB ride that brings you closer to whales and dolphins in Faxaflói Bay while ensuring comfort with state-of-the-art suspension seating.
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Enjoy expert-led wildlife viewing, a guaranteed return ticket if no animals are spotted, and explore breathtaking Reykjavík coastal scenery on your way back.
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Visit Puffin Island during summer for close views of adorable nesting puffins and gain deeper marine-life insights through guided commentary.
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Stay warm and safe with the provided overalls, life vests, gloves, goggles, and a free buff, ensuring a cozy and secure experience on the water.
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Entry to the Whales of Iceland museum is included, enriching your adventure with immersive exhibits before or after your tour.
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Experience a thrilling high-speed RIB ride that brings you closer to whales and dolphins in Faxaflói Bay while ensuring comfort with state-of-the-art suspension seating.
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Enjoy expert-led wildlife viewing, a guaranteed return ticket if no animals are spotted, and explore breathtaking Reykjavík coastal scenery on your way back.
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Visit Puffin Island during summer for close views of adorable nesting puffins and gain deeper marine-life insights through guided commentary.
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Stay warm and safe with the provided overalls, life vests, gloves, goggles, and a free buff, ensuring a cozy and secure experience on the water.
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Entry to the Whales of Iceland museum is included, enriching your adventure with immersive exhibits before or after your tour.
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Guided by a whale watching expert, you’ll sail Eyjafjörður’s calm waters on a classic oak boat from Árskógssandur.
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Spot playful humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, and seabirds in their natural North Iceland habitat.
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The beautiful village of Árskógssandur offers stunning fjord and mountain views before and after your cruise.
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Warm up with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns as you listen to fascinating stories from your guide.
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Cozy overalls and raincoats are provided, so you can focus on the wildlife, not the weather.
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Guided by a whale watching expert, you’ll sail Eyjafjörður’s calm waters on a classic oak boat from Árskógssandur.
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Spot playful humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, and seabirds in their natural North Iceland habitat.
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The beautiful village of Árskógssandur offers stunning fjord and mountain views before and after your cruise.
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Warm up with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns as you listen to fascinating stories from your guide.
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Cozy overalls and raincoats are provided, so you can focus on the wildlife, not the weather.
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Set out on a 2-hour RIB speedboat tour from Husavik with a small group, expert guide, and all safety gear included for your comfort.
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High-speed RIB boats are smaller, faster, and more maneuverable and cover more ground, boosting your chances of seeing blue whales, humpbacks, and other marine life.
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Sail through Skjálfandi Bay, enjoying its calm waters and mountain views with live commentary from your guide throughout the journey.
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Visit Puffin Island during nesting season (April 15-August 15) to see thousands of colorful puffins in their natural habitat.
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Did you know? Husavik is known as Iceland’s 'Whale Watching Capital,' offering a 97-99% success rate of whale encounters in Europe.
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Set out on a 2-hour RIB speedboat tour from Husavik with a small group, expert guide, and all safety gear included for your comfort.
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High-speed RIB boats are smaller, faster, and more maneuverable and cover more ground, boosting your chances of seeing blue whales, humpbacks, and other marine life.
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Sail through Skjálfandi Bay, enjoying its calm waters and mountain views with live commentary from your guide throughout the journey.
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Visit Puffin Island during nesting season (April 15-August 15) to see thousands of colorful puffins in their natural habitat.
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Did you know? Husavik is known as Iceland’s 'Whale Watching Capital,' offering a 97-99% success rate of whale encounters in Europe.
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Set out from Akureyri on a 2-hour whale and bird watching tour, guided by experts and equipped with all essential safety gear.
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Get up close to humpback whales and seabirds in Eyjafjord, Iceland’s longest fjord, surrounded by glacier-carved mountains.
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Enjoy an intimate adventure with just 12 passengers per RIB boat, ensuring a personal and immersive wildlife experience.
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Specially designed RIB speedboats let you reach the whales faster and cover more area, boosting your chances of sightings.
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Did you know? The RIB boats are built to approach wildlife without disturbing them, offering a respectful and thrilling encounter.
More details
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Set out from Akureyri on a 2-hour whale and bird watching tour, guided by experts and equipped with all essential safety gear.
-
Get up close to humpback whales and seabirds in Eyjafjord, Iceland’s longest fjord, surrounded by glacier-carved mountains.
-
Enjoy an intimate adventure with just 12 passengers per RIB boat, ensuring a personal and immersive wildlife experience.
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Specially designed RIB speedboats let you reach the whales faster and cover more area, boosting your chances of sightings.
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Did you know? The RIB boats are built to approach wildlife without disturbing them, offering a respectful and thrilling encounter.
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