Whale Watching

Best locations, seasons and species

Húsavík

North
Apr–Oct

Whale capital of Iceland

Reykjavík

Southwest
Year-round

From harbor, easiest

Akureyri

North
May–Sept

Eyjafjörður, good season

Ólafsfjörður

North
Jun–Aug

Whale watching + sailing

Common species

HumpbackCommon
MinkeVery common
Blue whaleRare
OrcaSometimes

Check sea weather — tours can be cancelled due to weather. Take seasickness pills if prone.

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