Whale Watching in Iceland


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15 Best Whale Watching in Iceland

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.

15 Best Whale Watching in Iceland

Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship - The boat ride: Oddeyrarbót pier, high-speed comfort, and real viewing space
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Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

1.Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

Akureyri’s 3-hour Eyjafjord whale cruise on a fast, heated boat. Humpback spotting, thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, and expert guides.

Most Popular 4.6

“The whale watching trip was great, extremely well run, we saw a humpback whale and the stayed around the feeding site so that we had several occasions to see the whale each time it surfaced. The guide was very knowledgeable and on the return she spotted 2 orcas so they stoped the boat again so…”

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Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht - Old Harbor check-in: how to get on the boat without stress
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Reykjavík: Whale Watching Cruise on the Amelia Rose Yacht

The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik - Getting deck-ready: overalls, rain gear, and how to dress anyway
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The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

3.The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

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.

4.5

“Very well organized tour. Friendly staff and crew. Kylie gave great information and was very knowledgeable. We saw two humpback whales very early on. Highly recommended”

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Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik - Two Seating Areas and Outdoor Deck Time: Comfort Tactics That Matter
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Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Trip - Hotel Kaldi check-in and the crew atmosphere
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Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Trip

5.Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Trip

Whale watching from Árskógssandur on a traditional oak boat in Eyjafjörður, with warm overalls, hot chocolate, and humpbacks.

4.8

“We had a fantastic time. Really well organised the warm overalls were needed and worked. The hot chocolate and bun were a lovely touch. We saw a hump back whale which was amazing. All in a perfect day. Thank you”

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Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik - Faxaflói Bay and the islands: where whale luck meets good planning
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Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

6.Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

3-hour Reykjavik yacht whale cruise in Faxaflói Bay. Spot minke, humpbacks, dolphins, and sometimes orcas, with free return if none.

4.5

“Whales are NOT seen, was told that the trip also didn’t see whales the previous day and that they thought the whales would have moved on and no other trip organiser had seen any the previous day so why not move to a different area or cancel and refund people but NO they go to…”

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Húsavík: Family-Run and Guided Whale Watching Tour - The 3-hour route west toward Kinnarfjöll: where the whales show up
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Húsavík: Family-Run and Guided Whale Watching Tour

7.Húsavík: Family-Run and Guided Whale Watching Tour

Family-run Húsavík whale watching on a traditional oak boat. Learn from marine biologists, chase humpbacks, dolphins, puffins.

4.7

“We had great time and we saw 2 different humpback whales; one of them came close to the amazing Moby Dick… it was magical! Thanks a lot to our guide, Mada! she was amazing giving us info about whales and birds.”

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Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik - Picking the Right Cruise Length: 2.5-Hour Express or 3.5-Hour Classic
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Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik

8.Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik

Whale-watching from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor to Faxaflói Bay with thermal gear, heated viewing, Wi‑Fi, and a try-again ticket.

4.0

“The guide was amazing and very knowledgeable, we had some fantastic sightings of the humpback whale. The only thing I would say is that quite a few times when we spotted the whale they would turn the boat so the front would have the view, we couldn’t all stand at the front so the rest…”

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Akureyri: 2-Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat - Why the RIB format boosts your whale odds in the Eyjafjord
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Akureyri: 2-Hour Whale Watching Express by RIB Speedboat

Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise - Onboard Deck Strategy: How to Get Great Views Without Stress
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Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

10.Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

3-hour Reykjavik whale and dolphin yacht cruise in Faxafloi Bay with warm blankets, onboard Wi-Fi, and expert guide spotting.

4.5

“The photos made it seem like there would only be 25-30 people on the boat. There were more like 100. Tour was nice and we saw whales but was thinking it was going to be smaller. In hindsight would go with the smaller dingy type boats- faster and get much closer.”

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Reykjavik: Midnight Sun Whale Watching Tour - Elding’s Boat Comfort: Overalls, Deck Views, and On-Board Extras
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Reykjavik: Midnight Sun Whale Watching Tour

Akureyri: Whale Watching Shore Excursions - Fast catamaran comfort: heated seats and warm overalls matter more than you think
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Akureyri: Whale Watching Shore Excursions

12.Akureyri: Whale Watching Shore Excursions

Humpback whales on a 2.5-hour catamaran from Akureyri’s Eyjafjörður Fjord. Heated seating, overalls, Wi‑Fi, second chance.

4.6

“Our whole trip was incredible. Several boats left around the same time but ours found the whales first. Our guide gave us loads of information about the area and the whales etc, which made it very interesting. There were warm suits to wear, which I did, do I could stay outside the whole time. They…”

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RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik - Whale safari in Faxafloi Bay: why the search area matters
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RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik

13.RIB Whale Watching Small-Group Boat Tour from Reykjavik

Small-group RIB whale watch from Reykjavík with a marine biologist, puffins in season, warm coveralls, and close sightings.

4.5

“Absolutely breathtaking experience!! We spent so much time watching the whales. And then…a DOUBLE humpback whale breach!! I swear it was a coordinated effort to impress us. Unforgettable trip and our guides were incredible. Worth every penny ❤️”

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Reykjavik: Whale Watching Express - From the harbor to the whales: why the express timing matters
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Reykjavik: Whale Watching Express

14.Reykjavik: Whale Watching Express

Reykjavik’s Whale Watching Express is a fast, modern boat trip from Old Harbor with warm gear and onboard guides spotting whales and dolphins.

4.3

“We really enjoyed this excursion. However, we had signed up for a 2-hour tour for 17:00-19:00 and only found out once the boat left it was a 3-hour tour (apparently the express ones are only twice a day). We saw some minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and some porpoises. Weather was not great and the waters…”

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Speedboat Whale Watching Small-Group Tour in Reykjavik - Included waterproof gear: you’ll thank yourself once the spray hits
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Speedboat Whale Watching Small-Group Tour in Reykjavik

15.Speedboat Whale Watching Small-Group Tour in Reykjavik

Reykjavik RIB whale watching with small groups, warm waterproof gear, and fast access to Faxaflói Bay wildlife in about 2 hours.

4.5

“Boat and organization was good. Clothes provided were not water proof. Don't go if you have back or knee problem as you will be semi standing for 2 hours on the boat. Consider wearing waterproof shoes. Did not see the whales. Only dolfins. Were provided with an option to board a large boat next day…”

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