Dalvik Whale Watching

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Dalvík close to Akureyri north Iceland

Whale Watching in Dalvík, Iceland: Experience Unforgettable Marine Adventures

Discover the thrill of whale watching in Iceland, where the majestic waters of Dalvik offer an impressive 98% success rate for sightings. Book your adventure with us and enjoy the flexibility to change your reservation date or time as your plans evolve. For added peace of mind, we provide full refunds on cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Embark on a memorable journey with the best in Icelandic whale watching!

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Whale Watching in Iceland: Discover the Rich Marine Life of the North Atlantic

Whale watching in Iceland is an enthralling experience, thanks to the country’s prime location in the North Atlantic, a natural habitat for diverse whale species. Travelers often encounter majestic humpback whales, sleek minke whales, playful white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises, imposing blue whales, elusive sperm whales, and the striking orcas, also known as killer whales. Whale watching tours are available across various Icelandic coastal locales, including Dalvík, Hauganes, Hjalteyri, Akureyri, Husavik, Reykjavik, Grundarfjörður, Ísafjörður, Hólmavík, and Vestmannaeyjar. These enriching tours, lasting between 2 and 4 hours, often come with a guarantee—no sightings, no charge for the next tour. Dalvík: The Premier Destination for Whale Watching Situated in the charming fishing village of Dalvík on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula, Arctic Sea Tours offers unparalleled access to Eyjafjörður fjord’s vibrant marine life, including whales, dolphins, and various bird species such as puffins. With an impressive 98% success rate in sightings, our tours are acclaimed as the best in Iceland. Our commitment to sustainable tourism is evidenced by our adherence to the Ice Whales code of conduct, ensuring minimal disturbance to the whales and their habitat. Arctic Sea Tours not only provides a thrilling whale watching experience but also educates about the ecological significance of these marine giants in Icelandic culture and history.

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Certificate of Excellence, eight years in a row: 2011 - 2018

"An amazing experience"

5

We 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

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"Great excursion"

5

Friendly 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

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"Whale watching"

5

Awesome 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

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"Best Whale Watching Experience Ever"

5

The 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

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"Fantastic whale watching"

5

We 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...

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Where to Find Us in Dalvík, Iceland

Nestled in the scenic Eyjafjordur of northern Iceland, Dalvík is renowned for its exceptional whale watching opportunities. The town offers a naturally sheltered harbor that ensures smooth sailing and optimal whale sighting conditions, making it a premier destination for marine enthusiasts. Visit Arctic Sea Tours at our strategically located ticket office in the heart of Dalvík. You can find us at Hafnarbraut 22, just above the bustling harbor and close to the N1 gas station—your gateway to unforgettable whale watching adventures.

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15-years of operation

Fifteen years ago, the owners Freyr and Silja went on their first whale-watching trip on Viktor EA, a 15-ton oak boat built in Seyðisfjörður in 1971. The engine on that boat was from 1976. It had a passenger permit for 15 people and was sold in 2011. Is there any connection to them in the year the engine and boat were made? The company now operates four boats: - Draumur EA, a 22-ton oak boat built in Hafnarfjörður in 1979. Purchased in 2011 with a passenger permit for 42. - Máni EA, a 50-ton oak boat built in Stykkishólmur in 1977. Purchased in 2013 with a passenger permit for 60. - Dögun EA, a 13-meter RIB boat built by Ring Powercraft in England in 2017. Passenger permit for 12. - Rökkur EA, a 13-meter RIB boat built by Ring Powercraft in England in 2024. Passenger permit for 12. It finally went afloat today. Ticket sales and reception at Hafnarbraut 22. Storage and workshop at Sandskeið. The boats are at the floating dock in Martröð, and the future project Ísstöðin at the harbor area (Dalvík waterfront concept) – more on that later. Nearly 200,000 people have gone with us to see the diverse wildlife and beautiful landscape of Eyjafjörður. Humpback whales have been spotted on 96-99% of trips since 2011. Today, there are four employees year-round and 10 in the summer. Over 60 people have worked at Arctic Sea Tours. Customers have remained loyal to us. We had guides this summer who have come annually since 2009, and large groups have been with us since 2013. Two groups series have been with us since 2016. People from Denmark have been coming annually for 9 years, and many have come twice or more. First to offer whale watching tours all year round outside Reykjavík in 2014. All passengers have been in flotation coveralls since 2017. Defibrillators have been on boats since 2016. We were the first to have suspension seats for passengers in RIB boats in 2017. It's a challenging but fun operation and the best job in the world in good weather.

  • by Freyr Antonsson
  • July 21, 2024

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