This is the original whale watching tour from reykjavik and one of the most popular attractions in iceland. Whale watching classic cruise tour in reykjavik, iceland. Our tour selection combines of whale watching, northern lights by boat, puffin, rib and sea angling tours among other exciting adventures. Seeing those beasts in all their glory is a magnificent experience. This whale is known for its melodic songs and for breaching the water with amazing acrobatic abilities. Killer whale family stays off italian coast after death of baby. But since wildlife viewing is never 100% guaranteed, if you dont see any whales on your tour, they will take you out on a second trip free of charge.
Whale watching sea angling tours in north iceland whales. Deluxe whale watching and whales of iceland exhibition. Best whale watching spots in iceland guide to iceland. The success rate of the summer tours is over 95%, in the north, this is even higher at 98%. If you have humpback whale photos taken around iceland, with information such as date and location of the sighting, we would. Thousands of humpbacks gather in the warm waters to mate and give birth. The length of the trip depends on whale sightings but usually lasts around 3 hours and if unsuccessful, dont worry youll have another boat trip on day 4. The high peak season for whale watching is from april to october, but of course the ocean is always full of adventures. Is it possible to see the humpback whales and where would it be the best spots for whale watching. Whale watching in dalvik north iceland tours arctic. Below you can download the catalogue and read about our icelandic orca. If you decide that this is the tour for you, there are tour operators around the country who can offer you a memorable cruise in icelandic waters, many of which also offer. Midatlantic offers a great platform for travel industry professionals from around the world to meet, work together and exchange ideas, in iceland a hub between europe and. In fact, the eyjafjordur whale watching area is one of the best in the world and it doesnt hurt that its located in extremely picturesque settings.
Whale jumps out of nowhere during sight seeing tour. Actually im also going to iceland next february and thinking of going on a whale watching tour thats how i found that place. The map is interactive so please feel free to have a play. Orcas in iceland orca whale watching iceland killer. Late night whale watching in iceland wander the map. Oct 11, 2017 by far the best time of year for whale watching in iceland is during the summer months, from april through september, when over 20 species of cetaceaincluding the orca, minke, humpback, and blue whalecan be seen in the north atlantic and arctic oceans on either side of the island. The killer whales, also known as orcas, which have remained off the coast of genova for the last two weeks have come to italy from iceland, according to experts who now believe the animals may be sick. Whale watching tours are a fun activity that can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages and group sizes. They are running a charming oak boat and offers light refreshments on board. This part of the country is rightly famed for active and diverse sea life that abounds in whale watching hubs. If there are no sightings on the tour, you can use your ticket number to reschedule your reservation and join another tour for free. Result was a cold but beautifully calm sunny day where we saw our first whales. Reykjavik, iceland a north atlantic right whale known to cape cod researchers was spotted monday northwest of reykjavik, iceland, only the fourth right whale sighting since the 1980s.
They travel in groups of 550 individuals and are often quite curious about motor boats. It is prohibited to download or copy the collection, but you are free to share a link to it at your convenience. Regal humpbacks are the most common sighting 9396%, followed by the eerily beautiful minkes 3035%, incredible whitebeaked dolphins 3050% and playful harbor porpoises 3050%. It seems to have the highest chance of encountering whales in winter. Whale watching is an incredible experience for people of all ages. Are different whales sighted or do certain types have more likelihood of sightings during different times of year. Apr 14, 2017 after all, whalewatching is only one great way to spend your time in iceland, and if youre keen to get out on the water, theres more than one way to make it happen. Iceland special tours whale watching and other tours from. Iceland is becoming an increasingly popular destination for whale watching with frequent sightings and experienced local outfits operating out of larger cities and towns. Paid tour boats are common but often times whales can be seen from shore or personal watercraft. Aug 22, 2017 this is a part of our journey to iceland contains shots from the whale watching tour organized by arctic sea tours from dalvik. The original northern lights by boat tour in iceland.
That makes us one of the oldest operating whale watching company in iceland. We are planning a 7 days trip to iceland in mid october and are very interested in whale watching. Guaranteed whale andor dolphin sightings all year round. After about a minute i saw a large black and white whale about 30 ft long jump so. Start the morning with a whale watching boat trip from grundarfjordur starting at approximately 10. Whale watching from dalvik close to akureyri, the capital of north iceland, with arctic sea tours is truly a fun sea adventure you wont forget.
Viking orion vancouvertokyohong kong viking sun world cruise 2020 sorry about the delay on the above reports but. Whale watching tours from dalvik, north of iceland if you set the course for the north, your chances of seeing a whale dong his big splash can be up to 98%. Enjoy the norwegian and icelandic winter and combine whale watching orcas, humpbacks and fin whales. The whaleplanner july a whale watching infographic. The star in the fjord around holmavik is the humpback whale. Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours. Best value whale watching trip from reykjavik guide to iceland. Since then, whale watching from husavik has become one of the most popular activities of visitors to iceland increasing year by year. A typical trip will have 2 or sightings of these whales and some behaviour such as a breaching jumping out of the water. In the beginning minke whale was the most commonly sighted whale on our whale watching tours from husavik but over the years more whale species have entered the bay increasing the diversity in whale sightings. Orca watching and northern lights holiday in iceland. Whale watching husavik, iceland gentle giants whale. I started to paddle towards it quickly thinking i really wanted to get a closer look. Jul 05, 2018 whale watching in iceland is a responsible and highly profitable alternative to the whaling industry, and is growing in popularity as people visit iceland to see these majestic marine mammals.
Hi, im thinking of visiting iceland in late september. Reykjavik whale watching in iceland itsallbee travel blog. Just 10 minutes north of hauganes is the scenic village of dalvik, at the mouth of svarfa. Humpback whale photo id marine and freshwater research institute. Begin at reykjaviks old harbour and step onto iceland s largest whale watching ship. Visit the whales of iceland exhibition with lifesized models, an interactive installation and virtual reality experience. Whale watching reykjavik special tours 2020 all you need. As a disclaimer i havent been there myself but i guess it should be ok because its off route 1 which gets plowed year round. All tour operators have a high success rate, however, those in the north can boast the best success rates of all.
On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked dolphins among other whale species. It has a fantastic educational and interactive focus on board, where you can learn more about the whales, as well as a cafe. We couldnt find many whale watching tours in the eastfjords of iceland but hotel hildibrand in neskaupssta. Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours. Wonderful whale sightings in holmavik holmavik is clearly proofing these days that it is the perfect place in iceland for whale watching in september. These locations confirm, that whales are all around the coastline. Start your whale watching year with ease why not visit hawaii. The best season for whale watching in most parts of iceland is between april and. Visit our website for bookings and further information. Enjoy great comfort, fantastic interiors, large outside viewing decks, and a safe environment. Rare right whale sighting reported off iceland news.
There are at least two companies operating whale watching tours from the town of husavik every day. That is where you find the whale watching company arctic sea tours. Whale watching is also available from the reykjavik harbour. Killer whales sighted in iceland 31 december 2014jan 2015. With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition, where you will check, in real, how big are these mammals, as they are real scale handmade models that will make you feel that you are swimming in the ocean with them, listening them singing under the water, and also you will see how do their filters and different parts of their bodies like. Whitebeaked dolphins are much more playful and sociable than harbor porpoises. Northern lights by boat tours from reykjavik, iceland. The catalogue has been sent to researchers and whale watching companies in. Exhibition whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in. After november, you can get private tours for groups. How to enjoy an amazing whale and puffin tour in iceland. All the year around youll be able to see a variety of whales by the coast, from the minke, humpback and killer whales to whitebeaked dolphins and harbor porpoises.
These are some of the most common whales to see on whilst whale watching in iceland since they live in the wider bays, particularly around reykjavik. However, they are abundant all around iceland and sightings are quite common on summer whale watching tours. The good old whale watching tour with a little sea angling at the end of the tour. Killer whale from iceland sets record with 5,000mile. Weve had the same owners and same captains from the start. Iceland has an exemption to the moratorium through the reservation made in 2002. We can provide our guests with whale watching tours, departing both from reykjavik harbor and various fishing towns in iceland, e. According to one of the travelers i asked, theres a good spot to see whales from land just north of husavik. Experience the gentle giants of husavik the whale capital of iceland. In 2017 we had 100% viewing success on our whale watching tours sightings on every single tour.
Enjoy whale watching from harbours all around iceland s coast many species of whales can be seen in the waters around iceland. Browse the web version and easily learn where to go. There have only been three different whales identified off iceland in the last 30 years. Whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland elding.
Around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the beaked whale, the humpbacked whale, dolphins and a few others. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, enjoyed by millions of people around the world every year. Please be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure. Icelandic waters make a home for around 24 species of whales, and north iceland is extraordinary. Then i realized it was a whale and could see it blowing steam in the air. Iceland is one of the best places in europe for whale watching. Everything about whale watching in iceland and whaling. Along the californian coast, there are quite good chances of seeing blue whales best from june to september. Hunting the northern lights from the ocean is an amazing experience. Our volunteer teams operate on board ferries and cruise ships surveying across many routes. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. This classic whale watching tour sails yearround and is one of the largest whalewatching boats in iceland.
On our whale watching tours you will have a very good chance to see some of the magnificent giants of the sea. You can prepare yourself before visiting exhibition by downloading whales of. All three have some long gaps in their sighting histories, the longest being 15 years. Experience the best iceland has to offer with spectacular whale watching opportunities. How to go whale watching in iceland whats on in iceland. Mar 01, 2018 iceland offers its visitors the opportunity to scan the ocean for sightings of the largest mammal on earth, to peruse the skies or cliffs for birdlife, or to ride the small but sturdy icelandic horses. The odds of whale sightings in this area are very high. Whale watching in iceland ultimate guide extreme iceland. Husavik and dalvik, plus akureyri in the north and olafsvik on the west coast. The ocean around iceland and in eyjafjordur has a variety of quality fish and we, as experienced fishermen, can almost guarantee that youll get a catch if you try. Twentyfive nations delivered a formal diplomatic protest called a demarche to the icelandic government on 1 november 2006 concerning resumed commercial whaling. In the winter months, and even as early as september, the most magical displays of auroras will often appear in the skies of iceland. Whale watching tours are operated from many of iceland s harbors. Our whale watching expert guides will tell you all about the facts and biology of the whales, as well as adding in some fun stories.
Most common are minke whales and whitebeaked dolphins, but killer whales are also frequently seen. Does whale watching from reykjavik make sense at this time. Dalvik is an old fishing village and a commercial port for fisheries and goods in the area. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters. Whale watching tour from reykjavik guide to iceland. Therefore it is quite easy to include this activity in your wider tour. Special tours offers amazing sea adventures from reykjavik, iceland. More than 20 different species live in the waters surrounding iceland, 8 of which can frequently be seen on whale. Join us for a chance to encounter the incredible whales and dolphins of faxafloi bay. Year round whale watching tours from reykjavik iceland. Iceland orca whale watching on snaefellsnes killer. The whale watching port in the north is akureyri and husavik.
Elding even take a few pictures too which were free to download. One year of whale watching in just one infographic. However, many whales stay in the icelandic waters throughout the year. The cool, clear north atlantic ocean encircling iceland is rich with food for whales of various sizes and species. Watching whales has become one of the most common activities among foreign visitors to north iceland. This is a map of all cetacean whale, dolphin and porpoise sightings recorded in the north east atlantic by our orca marine mammal surveyors over the last decade. Get app whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition in. Sightings reports, usually illustrated with photographs and including contributions from fellow passengers, are published as soon after the end of a cruise as other commitments permit. Therefore many travelers use the opportunity to go on a whale watching trip during their holidays in iceland. Were proud to say that we have great sighting success and five stars on tripadvisor. Iceland, dalvik watching crazy humpback whale from the rhib. Our whale watching boat, rosin the rose, offers an absolute innovation in whale watching adventures in iceland, it is fast and a luxurious whale watching boat, one of its kind in iceland, providing security and luxury for all. Whale watching tours are often combined with sea angling and puffin watching. Whale watching reykjavik special tours all you need to.
More than 20 different species of whales live in the waters surrounding iceland, which are favourable feeding area for whales due to the relatively shallow depth of the water and the long daylight during summer. Iceland is a wonderful place to go whale watching and this tour is promising both in summer and also in winter. In summertime, there are regular sightings of humpback whales and minke. Skjalfandi bay is often considered to be the best spot for whale watching in iceland. If you take whale watching tour and a horse riding tour you will truly have captured the essence of the icelandic land and oceans. The most common whale sightings that are sen on this tour are mink whales, humpback whales, whitebeaked dolphins and harbor porpoises. In our bay, skjalfandi, we have the chance to encounter numerous types, shapes and sizes of whales. The high season for whale watching starts in april and lasts until midoctober. Whale watching is a popular, cheap and fun activity to do in iceland.
And although whale watching in iceland is growing, it is still far from being commercial. Iceland is home to a myriad of whale species and if you are heading to husavik, well you should be aware that this is renowned as the ultimate whale capital of the world. See the whales frolic in the ocean on a fantastic whale watching classic cruise tour. The whale watching begins march 1, so its a perfect timing the day is getting longer, the snow is slowly disappearing, and the whales are reappearing in larger numbers than ever before. Bathed in the blue light of the ocean, see full scale models of 23 different whale species as you browse exhibits detailing the behavior and physiology of the colossal mammals. Our whale watching grounds include minke whales, whitebeaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and the great humpback whale.
Iceland resumed commercial whaling on 21 october 2006 after icelandic whalers caught a fin whale. Whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. In the northern waters, groups of belugas and narwhals, which can usually only be sighted. Dalvik is an extremely popular area for whale watching, due to its excellent success rates which are an average of about 99%. Other whales we see are minke whales, pilot whales and orcas. Whales of iceland reykjavik 2020 alles wat u moet weten. Whales gentle giants whale watching husavik, iceland. Whales and dolphins are more commonly found in the north, south and west waters, and these three destinations are where you should head to if whale watching is on your agenda. Whales are watched most commonly for recreation like bird watching but the activity can also serve scientific or educational purposes. A rare right whale sighting in iceland center for ocean life. Sightings of the largest toothed whale, the mighty sperm whale, are not uncommon off iceland s west coast in spring and summer. Throw 250,000 puffins into the mix that migrate here every year and i think its fair.
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