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The 10 most popular whale watching in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
3-hour whale-watching cruise from Reykjavík with expert English guides, heated indoor cabins, and Faxaflói Bay marine life.
“great guide saw the whales and a cheeky seal, great day overall”
High-speed whale watching from Akureyri in Eyjafjörður fjord, hunting humpbacks (and sometimes orcas), with thermal suits, Wi‑Fi, and updates.
“Great as we got to see lots of whales! Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was comfortable.”
Cruise Reykjavík Harbor on the Amelia Rose yacht for a 3-hour whale-watching outing with three panoramic decks, blankets, and expert guidance.
“The activity was amazing, our guide lucky was so informative and had a great sense of humour. She really made the trip interesting and funny.”
3-hour whale-watching from Húsavík in an oak boat over Skjálfandi Bay. Hot chocolate, warm overalls, and live guide tips.
“It was amazing! Very friendly people and we were a small group on a big boat which meant everybody had enough space to watch the whales. It was very quiet and intimate and they were very careful around the whales so they would not be to disturbed. Awesome Tour!”
Elding's classic whale watch from Reykjavik: Faxaflói Bay cruise with marine guide, warm overalls, wildlife exhibition, free WiFi, try again.
“Fantastic whale watching trip with Pedro as our guide. As soon as we left the harbour, we saw two humpback whales and later on, we saw a minke whale and a common dolphin. Pedro was great at giving commentary as we sailed and Elding even provide a short summary AND professional photos shot by the…”
Sail from Reykjavík to Faxaflói Bay on the Andrea ship. See whales and dolphins, stay warm in provided overalls, and learn as you go.
“Great knowledge of the location and behaviours of the whales”
Traditional oak-boat whale watching in Húsavík with warm overalls, live guide talk, and a 3-hour Skjálfandi Bay cruise.
“Whale watching was so much fun! The guide Matteo gave us a great explanation of the marine wildlife in the area. We reached straight to where the humpback whale was, so no time was wasted chasing and looking around. Great experience, just be sure to wear warm clothes.”
Húsavík RIB speedboat tour: big whales in Skjálfandi Bay and puffins on Lundey Island, with warm overalls and a small crew.
“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).”
RIB speedboat whale safari from Húsavík with Puffin Island stops in Skjálfandi Bay. Warm overalls, expert guides, big sightings possible.
“saw so many whales, guide was very passionate! nice experience!”
Whale watching from downtown Akureyri on the Eyjafjord with thermal gear, indoor and outdoor decks, onboard Wi‑Fi, and expert spotting.
“Saw quite lots of whales in few hours and amazing close to see whales! Highly recommended to booking whales watching!”
