The Whale Watching Tours of Iceland

Known as “The land of fire and ice,” Iceland is also one of the premier whale-watching destinations in Europe. People enjoy whale-watching in Iceland as much as they love the country’s majestic mountain vistas, volcanoes, springs, and geysers. At Iceland Holidays, we offer many whale-watching excursions to offer you the ultimate adventure during your stay.

In Iceland’s waters, it’s not uncommon to see humpback whales and minke whales, as well as dolphins and porpoises. If you’re looking to embark on a convenient Iceland whale-watching tour, here is a look at some of the tours we offer on a regular basis.

Whale-Watching Reykjavik

Whale-watching tours are run out of Reykjavik’s Old Harbour. See our whales up close and personal, in their natural environment. Our Special Tours last 2 to 2½ hours. Book a ride on our newest boat, Rósin, or Andrea, the largest whale-watching boat in Iceland.

Husavik Original Whale-Watching

This is a combination boat and bus tour that leaves from Akureyri. Visit the Whale Museum and explore the city of Husavik. The complete tour lasts about nine hours and includes narration by our expert whale-watching guide.

Whale-Watching Grundarfjordur

You’ll spot many herring, not to mention killer whales as they swim in the fjord. Hear their calls during their feasts, with plenty of photo opportunities. During your trip, you may also spot seals, porpoises, white-tailed eagles, and other wildlife.

Whale-Watching Olafsvik

Journey in the shadow of the Snæfellsjökull Glacier to see humpback, minke, fin, blue, and sperm whales as well as orcas. The glacier rises dramatically from the sea. The tour lasts approximately three hours.

City Tour & Whale-Watching

Embark on a whale-watching tour and explore the capital city of Reykjavik. The tour includes a view of the city and visits to Hallgrímskirkja Church, the old town centre, a geothermal swimming pool, and Höfði House, the site of a 1986 summit between former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former U.S.S.R. Secretary General Mikhail Gorbachev. 

Other Whale-Watching Tours in Iceland

These aren’t the only tours you can join, but you’re perfectly welcome to come aboard for an afternoon trip. Or, take the Blue Lagoon Express to take a bath in the warm, mineral salt- and silica-rich water and then take a whale-watching tour out of Reykjavik. You can also spend the morning taking a Buggy Quad Adventure on the Reykjanes Peninsula, and the afternoon whale-watching.

Other whale-watching opportunities include the Golden Circle Afternoon tour, which also includes a trip to the Whale Exhibition and a visit to Þingvellir National Park to view unique birds and geology, plus the Gullfoss waterfall. If you want a fast ride on a RIB boat, we can take you on a tour of the islands off the Reykjavik coast to view whales and sea birds. 

You can book your Iceland Whale Watching holiday at Iceland Holidays today by visiting our website here or by contacting us at info@icelandholidays.com.