First, a puffin boat trip beats guesswork. In just one hour from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, you head into Faxaflói Bay for close bird spotting on Lundey and Akurey. I like that it’s built around a 100% sightings focus, not a…
Few things beat whales off Reykjavik. This classic Elding cruise is set up for real wildlife time on the water in Faxaflói Bay, with live marine-style commentary, warm gear, and a try-again safety net if you miss the big sightings.…
Whales off Reykjavík make winter feel silly. This Reykjavík whale watching tour turns the Gulf water outside the Old Harbour into a real-time wildlife hunt, with the chance to spot minke whales, humpbacks, dolphins, and even an occasional orca. I…
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,…
Iceland’s whales show up on their own schedule, but this cruise stacks the odds in your favor. You’ll sail out of Reykjavík Old Harbor on the Amelia Rose yacht, then roam the Faxaflói Bay area with a crew trained to…
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…
A cold boat ride turns into whale-time fast. This 3-hour cruise out of Reykjavík’s harbor puts you in Faxaflói Bay with guides who help you spot whales, dolphins, and porpoises—and you can warm up in heated indoor cabins. One thing…