Guide to whale watching in Iceland

Whether you are self-driving or joining a tour group, we will introduce Iceland's unique whale culture, common whale species, best whale watching seasons, best whale watching spots, and best whale watching tours, providing you with an informative guide to whale watching in Iceland.

Reykjavik departure

Recommended viewing season: all year round; Success rate: 85%; Whale species: minke whale, humpback whale, killer whale, and common dolphin; Recommended whale-watching tour: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/whales-puffins-reykjavik

Akira is setting off

Recommended season for whale watching: all year round; Success rate: 99%; Whale species: humpback whales and minke whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins; Recommended whale watching tours: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/akureyri-whale-watching

Husavik departure

Recommended viewing season: April to November; Success rate: 99%; Whale species: humpback whales, minke whales, blue whales, and white-beaked dolphins; Recommended whale watching tour: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/gg1-whale-watching

Snaishan Peninsula

Recommended viewing season: April to October; Success rate: 98%; Whale species: Minke whale, killer whale; Recommended whale-watching tours: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/whale-watching-snaefellsnes

West Xia Wan Hoyermawick

Recommended viewing season: June-September; Success rate: 99%; Whale species: humpback whales, minke whales, and white-beaked dolphins; Recommended whale watching tour: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/whale-watching-holmavik

Hauganes in the north

Recommended viewing season: April to December; Success rate: 98%; Whale species that can be observed: humpback whales and minke whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins; Recommended whale watching tour: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/whale-watching-and-sean-angling