WHALE WATCHING TRAVELER
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 whale watching trips travellers rate highest in Iceland, from the humpbacks and minkes of Faxafloi Bay off Reykjavik to the summer feeding grounds at Husavik in the north. Long days, low light, and the cold water the whales come for.
Cruise off Reykjavík on the Amelia Rose yacht for a 3-hour whale-watching sail with expert guidance, warm blankets, and panoramic decks.
Most Popular“Great trip,see plenty of Whales in a very nice boat, nowhere near as crowded as the other 2 we see out there”
Reykjavik whale watching with marine-biologist guides, warm overalls, WiFi onboard, and a free return if whales or dolphins don’t show.
“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!”
Speed through Skjálfandi Bay from Húsavík to spot whales, then visit Lundey Island puffins, with warm overalls and expert guides in 2 hours.
“I really enjoyed the knowledge that the tour guide offered; with her biology degree, offering vast amount of knowledge of the wildlife. I cannot remember her name; please give her kudos (speedboat puffin and whale tour on August 02, 2025 @ 1300).”
Join a pro-led whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxaflói Bay, with overalls, heated cabins, and a free rebook.
“Fantastic experience. Saw a pair of humpback whales for some time. Guide was informative with sound commentary throughout the tour.”
Yacht whale watching from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxaflói Bay, with Harpa and island views, plus a return cruise if no whales.
“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…”
Family-run whale watching from Húsavík on a traditional oak boat, guided by marine experts with warm gear and a Whale Museum discount.
“Friendly team and knowledgeable guide, we had new suits to protect from the wind and sea spray - this was super helpful although our day wasn’t as windy and cold as I expected. Saw lots of sea birds, you can see puffins in flight, hard to photograph but so fun to watch. Saw few humpback…”
Visit Whales of Iceland in Reykjavík to see life-size whale models, play with interactive exhibits, and watch included documentaries in the Fin Whale Theatre.
“My son really enjoyed this museum; he said it was his favorite. We learned so much and were amazed at how big the whales were. Kids get to answer questions about what they are learning and at the end get a certificate.”
Whale and dolphin yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor in Faxafloi Bay, with guided spotting, Wi‑Fi photos, and warm blankets.
“The boat was really nice, they had sea sick tablets on board and a bar. Blankets also available. We were very lucky to find whales straight away, they didn't chase the whales they let them be. Once the other tour boats got too close our boat backed away to give them space which was really…”
Reykjavík whales and puffins in one 4-hour combo: Old Skuli for close puffins, then whale watching in Faxaflói Bay on Andrea.
“It was very nice with all the Whales . We were quite lucky how close we could see them . Also the Puffins we could see a lot of them . The guide was kind and interesting to listen . He told some funny storys as well. So all in all very recommendable. Thanks again…”
Reykjavik midnight sun whale watching in Faxafloi Bay with warm gear, expert marine guides, live music, and a strong chance of seeing whales.
“Amazing! The guide Nico was amazing! We saw whales and dolphins!”
Whale-watch in Eyjafjörður from Akureyri on a fast catamaran. Warm overalls, heated seating, Wi‑Fi, and a second chance if needed.
“Our tour guide and crew were amazing. Their skill and knowledge of the fjords allowed us many opportunities to see whales very close up! We were educated on whale behaviors and general history of the area. The view was breathtaking. The boat accommodations were also very good. They even offer full weather suit to keep…”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with a marine biologist guide, puffins by nearby islands, and sea-level wildlife action.
“Wow, what a great way to stay awake on our first day in Iceland after an overnight flight! Our guide was fantastic and very patient/helpful. After a very long (maybe 30 min one way?) and extremely choppy ride way out off shore, we finally had our first whale sightings, and they just kept coming! We…”
Visit the Whales of Iceland whale museum in Reykjavik with life-size models, audio in 17 languages, and documentary screenings included.
“This was just a fun experience. Where else are you going to see life size whales. The audio tour was really informative and led you through all the info plaques. Definitely try the trivia quiz that’s at the entrance wall. It was fun and a little challenging. And you get a cute momento. It’s not…”
Hop on Reykjavik’s fast whale-watching express. Modern boat, warm overalls, live English guide, and a quick run to the action.
“Great tour. Tour guide was knowledgeable and we did get to see a couple species of both dolphins and whales. My wife and I actually got to see and photograph a rare feeding occurance with the baleen whale. We booked this last minute since we had some open time and for how quick the tour…”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with warm waterproof gear, city photo stops at Sun Voyager and Harpa, and a fast chase.
“We were super lucky to see multiple humpback whales, harbour porpoises and a minke whale. This was an amazing experience, the guide and captain of the boat were both excellent and knowledgeable. They were fun and we enjoyed the experience, go with this group.”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
