Cold fjord water, warm whale magic. This is a classic Akureyri half-day for spotting whales where the action actually happens. You start right in the harbor, sail the Eyjafjord, then head deep into the fjord to search from every likely…
Whales off Húsavík feel close, fast. This family-run tour by Friends of Moby Dick sails a traditional oak boat from town and pairs real-time whale spotting with clear wildlife explanations from science-minded guides. It’s the kind of outing that makes…
RIB speedboats make whales feel close. This Húsavík tour turns Skjálfandi Bay into a moving wildlife classroom, using a modern RIB speedboat and live guidance to help you cover more water in less time. You also stop at Puffin Island…
A RIB chase is the point of this tour. You get speed, proximity, and expert guidance as you scan Skjálfandi Bay for whales and dolphins, then (in season) head to Lundey Puffin Island. Skjálfandi Bay is famous for lots of…
Hot steam and big views. The Myvatn Nature Baths ticket gets you into Iceland’s geothermal world at Lake Myvatn, with steam floating over pools and sights toward the volcanic crater area around Hverjfall. I love how the setting feels open-air…
A glacier fjord full of whales is real. From Akureyri, you chase humpback whales in Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, on a fast, purpose-built boat with expert eyes and onboard warmth. I especially like two things. First,…
Húsavík makes whale watching feel personal. You’re out on a traditional Icelandic oak boat with Gentle Giants, cruising Skjálfandi Bay while your guide talks you through what’s happening in the water. It’s wild nature, so you’re not stuck watching from…
Whales feel close in Húsavík’s Skjálfandi Bay. This 3-hour cruise takes you out on an Icelandic oak boat for real wildlife spotting—plus live commentary that explains what you’re actually seeing. It’s a front-row seat to why Húsavík is often called…