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.

Departing from Reykjavik

Recommended viewing season: All year round; Success rate: 85%; Whale species: Minke whale, Humpback whale, White-beaked dolphin, and Harbour porpoise; Recommended whale watching tour: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/whales-puffins-reykjavik

Departing from Akureyri

Recommended viewing season: All year round; Success rate: 99%; Whale species: Humpback whales and sperm whales, porpoises and white-beaked dolphins; Recommended whale watching tour: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/akureyri-whale-watching

Departing from Húsavík

Recommended viewing season: April to November; Success rate: 99%; Whale species: Humpback whale, Sperm whale, Blue whale, and White-beaked dolphin; Recommended whale watching tour: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/gg1-whale-watching

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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

Hólmavík, Westfjords

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

Northern Hauganes

Recommended viewing season: April to December; Success rate: 98%; Whale species to see: Humpback whales and sperm whales, porpoises and white-beaked dolphins; Recommended whale watching tour: https://cn.guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/whale-watching-and-sean-angling

I would like to ask the experts, where can I book the glacier hiking, glacier lagoon boat tour, and whale watching in Husavik with confidence and at a good price? Is it through Guide to Iceland, Mafengwo, or other channels? Thank you ? Iceland Q&A

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I'm in Husavik today, hesitating whether to go whale watching ? Iceland Q&A

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Can I purchase individual items for Road trip in Iceland without joining a tour package that includes pick-up and drop-off? I would like to purchase hiking tour and ice lake cruise, whale watching cruise, etc ? Iceland Q&A

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Do you have friends going in July? Where is the best place to join the whale-watching trip ? Iceland Q&A

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Can you tell me the difference between whale watching from Husa and whale watching from Abreli ? Iceland Q&A

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