THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE
The trips worth booking.
The 15 whale watching in iceland travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
Akureyri’s 3-hour Eyjafjord whale cruise on a fast, heated boat. Humpback spotting, thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, and expert guides.
Most Popular“Really informative guide. It was a windy day and very choppy but this made for great conditions to spot the whales (and motion sickness tablets were provided just in case!). It was also great to see Akureyri from the boat”
Reykjavik whale watching on the Amelia Rose yacht: 3 hours in Faxafloi Bay to spot humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and more.
“Amazing! Beautiful landscape, many birds and if course we saw the humpback and the minke whales. Thank you to the crew and the team for providing interesting facts about birds and whales. Unforgettable experience!”
Join Elding for a 3-hour Reykjavik whale-watching cruise in Faxafloi Bay with warm gear, expert guide, and a free return if no sightings.
“The sea can be rough but wasn’t for us! You might not see the Northern Lights but we did (third time lucky, previous times was by bus) the crew were amazing. Definitely would recommend the Northern Lights by boat!”
3.5-hour whale watching from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour with warm overalls, heated cabins, and local guiding in Faxaflói Bay.
“We had such a fantastic time on the boat looking out for the whales. And we managed to see a few up close which was exhilarating! The crew on board were all so nice and lovely and we had a wonderful afternoon! It was also really nice to hear the commentary with regards to facts…”
Whale watching from Árskógssandur on a traditional oak boat in Eyjafjörður, with warm overalls, hot chocolate, and humpbacks.
“We had amazing weather and saw 8 whole humpback whales as well as a few harbour porpoises. The ride was very steady, because we stayed in the fjord. Our guide (Gosja?) was very nice and knowledgeable about the types of wales we saw. it was very obvious that she enjoyed what she was doing. I…”
3-hour Reykjavik yacht whale cruise in Faxaflói Bay. Spot minke, humpbacks, dolphins, and sometimes orcas, with free return if none.
“A great experience. It took a while to find any whales so I didn’t think we were going to see any but we did and it was amazing. I read a review that said they didn’t get long with the whales but on our tour the crew stayed ages and waited for multiple sightings before…”
Family-run Húsavík whale watching on a traditional oak boat. Learn from marine biologists, chase humpbacks, dolphins, puffins.
“The Moby Dick Tour has been well balanced from time point of view and we have had the opportunity to see several times whales and dolphins in their own habitat. The guide, the biologist Ann from UK, she was great indicating where to focus our eyes, adding info during the tour and generally speaking sharing…”
Whale-watching from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor to Faxaflói Bay with thermal gear, heated viewing, Wi‑Fi, and a try-again ticket.
“Even though we spotted no whales, we still had a great time and the trip was great fun. Would thoroughly recommend.”
Akureyri’s 2-hour RIB whale watch brings you close to humpbacks in the Eyjafjord, with warm gear and fast search for wildlife.
“Very nice trip ! Lots of encounters with whales. Very good explanations from the guide, and very good equipment. Thanks !”
3-hour Reykjavik whale and dolphin yacht cruise in Faxafloi Bay with warm blankets, onboard Wi-Fi, and expert guide spotting.
“Excellent observation decks at multiple levels. The indoor decks and bar were appreciated for warming up”
3-hour Reykjavik Midnight Sun whale cruise with whales, dolphins and birds, warm overalls, marine guides, and a whale guarantee for $111.
“It was worth every penny. Amazing experience, great boat, fantastic people.”
Humpback whales on a 2.5-hour catamaran from Akureyri’s Eyjafjörður Fjord. Heated seating, overalls, Wi‑Fi, second chance.
“We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for the wonderful excursion. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and appreciated the well-organized itinerary. It was a truly memorable experience!”
Small-group RIB whale watch from Reykjavík with a marine biologist, puffins in season, warm coveralls, and close sightings.
“Fantastic experience, saw humpback and minki whales. Also had the pleasure of some playful dolphins playing alongside the boat.”
Reykjavik’s Whale Watching Express is a fast, modern boat trip from Old Harbor with warm gear and onboard guides spotting whales and dolphins.
“My daughter was disappointed to catch only a glimpse of a whale, but the ride was beautiful and the guide was very informative about all the marine wildlife in the area.”
Reykjavik RIB whale watching with small groups, warm waterproof gear, and fast access to Faxaflói Bay wildlife in about 2 hours.
“Exciting ride on the boat and loved the dolphins playfulness. The tour leader was very knowledgable and the boat captain was excellent at getting through the rough waves! It was a great trip.”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
