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“Amazing experience. The guide was informative and thorough. Not too full we felt crammed in and plenty of time was given to see everything. We had 4 young children with us who loved the trip. Massively exceeded our expectations!”
Reykjavik whale watching with marine-biologist guides, warm overalls, WiFi onboard, and a free return if whales or dolphins don’t show.
“What a trip! Wrap up warm and expect nothing and hope for the best! We saw a Humpback and it was magical. Sadly didnt see anything else but what a trip.”
Speed through Skjálfandi Bay from Húsavík to spot whales, then visit Lundey Island puffins, with warm overalls and expert guides in 2 hours.
“Our Spanish guide was great!! Very enthusiastic, very supportive and very knowledgeable. We saw four different humpback whales when we went, and the guide was able to identify two of them by seeing their markings or traits in an instant. It was really a great experience!”
Join a pro-led whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxaflói Bay, with overalls, heated cabins, and a free rebook.
“Great trip and very knowledgeable guide! Lucky to see the whales and have decent weather, would recommend”
Yacht whale watching from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxaflói Bay, with Harpa and island views, plus a return cruise if no whales.
“The boat was great, lots of places to watch for whales and places to sit! Clean and comfortable.. Crew was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable!! Great trip”
Family-run whale watching from Húsavík on a traditional oak boat, guided by marine experts with warm gear and a Whale Museum discount.
“It was a great experience, loved it a lot! And our guide Mada was the best, learnt so much from her about whales...got quite inspired after the experience, highly recommended!”
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.
“We managed to catch the free guide who was able to tell us so much about the exhibitions. His passion really shone through. Wonderful experience.”
Whale and dolphin yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor in Faxafloi Bay, with guided spotting, Wi‑Fi photos, and warm blankets.
“The cruise was lovely. We saw a lot of whales. The staff were helpful and informative. The boat was comfortable with lots of places to view from inside and outside.”
Reykjavík whales and puffins in one 4-hour combo: Old Skuli for close puffins, then whale watching in Faxaflói Bay on Andrea.
“What a wonderful experience to see these fantastic birds. Our tour guide was excellent.”
Reykjavik midnight sun whale watching in Faxafloi Bay with warm gear, expert marine guides, live music, and a strong chance of seeing whales.
“It was worth every penny. Amazing experience, great boat, fantastic people.”
Whale-watch in Eyjafjörður from Akureyri on a fast catamaran. Warm overalls, heated seating, Wi‑Fi, and a second chance if needed.
“Impeccable organization and great whale watching experience altogether. Our guide, Dominique, is a true expert in whales and the marine life. Her storytelling was engaging and interesting. She helped us to spot three different species, several Humpback whales - feeding on the surface, Minke whales and even a pair of Harbor porpoises. She also generously…”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with a marine biologist guide, puffins by nearby islands, and sea-level wildlife action.
“Really fun experience, the whales were fun and the ride was a blast! Great guides and worthwhile experience.”
Visit the Whales of Iceland whale museum in Reykjavik with life-size models, audio in 17 languages, and documentary screenings included.
“All about whales. Many full scale models. Located on area with Lava show, Flyover Iceland and the Aurora show.”
Hop on Reykjavik’s fast whale-watching express. Modern boat, warm overalls, live English guide, and a quick run to the action.
“We could see whales and dolphins. It was really nice! I recommended to everyone! Thank you!”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with warm waterproof gear, city photo stops at Sun Voyager and Harpa, and a fast chase.
“Easy to find location. Great experience! We got lucky and saw two humpback whales about 5min into the experience. We also were able to see a minke whale! The boat was exciting but most importantly effective! We were able to get close to the whales. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and super great at finding…”
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