Whale Watching in Iceland is excellent and tours from Dalvik have over 98% success rate. If you book a whale watching tour you can always change date or time later, if you need to cancel we will refund if cancelled 24 hours before departure
Whale watching in Iceland is a popular activity due to the country's location in the North Atlantic, where several whale species can be found. Some of the most commonly sighted whales in Iceland include humpback whales, minke whales, white beaked dolphins, harbor porpoise, blue whales, sperm whales and orcas (also known as killer whales). Whale watching tours are available from several coastal towns and cities in Iceland, including Dalvik, Hauganes, Hjalteyri, Akureyri, Husavik, Reykjavik, Grundarfjörður, Ísafjörður, Hólmavík and Vestmannaeyjar. These tours typically last between 2 and 4 hours, and many operators offer a guarantee that if no whales are sighted, visitors can take another tour free of charge. Dalvík, in particular, is known as the fishing village of whale watching offering a high chance of sightings due to the abundance of plankton, krill and other seafood in the area, which attracts many species of whales. It is also home to the Arctic Sea Tours whale watching, which provides whale watching tours and information about whales and their importance in Icelandic culture and history. It is important to note that while whale watching can be an enjoyable and educational experience, it is important to choose a responsible operator that follows Ice Whales code of contuct which gives guidelines and regulations to minimize disturbance to whales and protect their welfare. Visitors should also dress warmly and prepare for potentially cold sea adventure. Arctic Sea Tours is located in Dalvik in the North of Iceland, not far from Akureyri. Dalvik is a charming fishing village on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula, an area that is known for its excellent whale watching conditions. The tours take place in the Eyjafjörður fjord, where you can find various types of whales dolphins & various bird species like puffins. On average we have a 98% sightings success on our tours, making it the best in the country. Our Express Whale Watching tour adds an adrenaline pumping experience, as we go faster and even further allowing us to cover more area in hopes of seeing more wildlife! Join us for a fun & exciting whale watching adventure!
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"An amazing experience"
5We booked an private sea angling tour with Arctic Sea Tours, which was an amazing experience. The fjord is amazing, the ship nice and the crew was very friendly. Last but not least; we caught a lot of fish. My girls loved the trip. ChristophRZH Zurich, Switzerland
"Great excursion"
5Friendly and well educated staff. Good facilities on board en and time enough to see the whales very closely. Also enjoy the seafish and bbq afterwards. Staff guarantees you will see whales, if not you can go another time free of charge. Ruben K The Hague, The Netherlands
"Whale watching"
5Awesome experience with professional and knowledgeable crew! Well maintained boat; necessary safety equipment and nice cold and wet weather jump suit. Saw whales and on return home had hot chocolate and we stopped for fishing caught cod and when returned to the office they BBQ the fish for us to eat. Great time! dms111 Scarsdale, New York
"Best Whale Watching Experience Ever"
5The tour was well organized and efficiently run. We saw perhaps 20 Humpbacks and two Minkes very close to the boat. The fishing was fun when we got back to harbor and the grilled fillets were heavenly. It was one of the highlights of our tour of Iceland
"Fantastic whale watching"
5We had an amazing trip with this group seeing dozens of humpback whales close to the boat as well as some dolphins. The guys were really good with finding the whales and giving us information. We also did some fishing which didn’t really interest me though was good to see the size of the fish and enjoyed the fish barbecue. Important to know that you really need a car to get there. We were in akureyrei and had hoped to get a bus but they are variable, we ended up having to hire a car - we would h...
Dalvik is a town located in northern Iceland that is well-known for its whale watching tours. The town is situated in a fjord that provides a sheltered area for boats to operate in, making it an ideal location for whale watching. Arctic Sea Tours is located in Dalvik, a seaside town in the North of Iceland. Our ticket office is located conveniently on Hafnarbraut 22 just above the harbour, next to the N1 gas station.
