10 Dolphin & Whale Watching in North Iceland That You Shouldn't Miss

September 23, 2021 Yuk Petri

Discover the best top things to do in North Iceland, Iceland including Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching, Salka Whale Watching, Keli Sea Tours, Viking Heliskiing Iceland, Husavik Adventures, Venture North, Gentle Giants Whale Watching, North Sailing, Ambassador Whale Watching, Ambassador.
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1. Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching

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5.0 based on 443 reviews

Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching

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 including humpback whales, minke whales and the majestic blue whale as well as other fascinating wildlife like dolphins & various bird species. On average we have a 98% sightings success on our tours, making it the best in the country. Our rib boat express 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!

2. Salka Whale Watching

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5.0 based on 482 reviews

Salka Whale Watching

At Salka Whale Watching we offer you the ultimate whale watching holiday and so much more. Imagine spending three hours at sea on board a beautiful oak boat amidst stunning surroundings. You get a chance to see humpback whales, white beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoise as well as puffins and all kinds of sea birds. Salka Whale Watching offers warm overalls, WiFi, coffee and cookies free of charge - and you can take your picture at the Salka Whale Watching photo spot to share with friends and family! Discounts to two restaurants and the local whale museum come with the ticket. We are located in beautiful Husavik on Iceland´s north coast. This place is known to be Europe´s best place to see whales... So what are you waiting for?

3. Keli Sea Tours

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5.0 based on 74 reviews

Keli Sea Tours

Come aboard an traditional Icelandic oak boat and travel Eyjafjorður. Experience the wildlife and weather traveling from Akureyri around one of the most beautiful fjords in Iceland. Whale watching adventure with birds and other wildlife surely enriching the experience. We set off close to Hof, downtown Akureyri .

4. Viking Heliskiing Iceland

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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Viking Heliskiing Iceland

Viking Heliskiing specializes in heliskiing trips in the north part of Iceland. Troll Peninsula is our main heli-skiing area, a world class skiing area with thousands of slopes waiting for their first descents. Viking has a powerful team of skilful and experienced ski guides, specializing in challenging conditions. The Troll peninsula, our main skiing area, has variable terrain to offer and choices that should fit all types of skiers. During winter you can ski until it is dark and watch the majestic northern lights dance in the sky. In the springtime, there is nothing like skiing down slopes in between the towering peaks, ending the ride where the shoreline meets the North Atlantic.

5. Husavik Adventures

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5.0 based on 225 reviews

Husavik Adventures

Husavik Adventures offers a unique experience for travelers in Iceland. We offer RIB whale watching and nature experience sailing trips on fast RIB boats at Skjalfandi Bay outside Husavik. Husavik is known as the Whale Capital of Iceland and is located in the northern part of the country on the eastern shore of Skjalfandi Bay. Our mission is to create an unforgettable experience for our passengers by showing them nature at its best.

6. Venture North

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Venture North

Venture North is dedicated to connect people with the natural world by offering unique SUP adventures.

7. Gentle Giants Whale Watching

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4.5 based on 1,621 reviews

Gentle Giants Whale Watching

Imagine encountering whales in wild nature. This is what we do at Gentle Giants and welcome you to join us. Gentle Giants offers whale watching tours and other exciting seafaring adventures from Húsavík, in the north of Iceland – often considered as the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. Our company is proud of its originality and background with more than 150 years of family history in Skjálfandi Bay. Welcome aboard traditional Icelandic oak boats or modern RIB speedboats in search of the giants of the ocean. Your chances of seeing whales are up to 97-99%.

8. North Sailing

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4.5 based on 1,877 reviews

North Sailing

Eco-friendly whale watching since 1995! Pioneers in whale watching and sustainable tourism, North Sailing is a dedicated family company with a great respect for wildlife and nature. Since the beginning in Husavik, in 1995, North Sailing has been awarded both nationally and internationally for innovation, regional development and sustainability. The Husavik original whale watching tour with North Sailing has been visitors' top pick for more than 20 years, placing the small fishing town on the map as the whale watching capital of Iceland. Now the tour is available carbon-neutral, a 100% natural experience on silent, green energy, electric boats with minimum disturbance to whales and nature. Also offering puffins and northern lights tours from Husavik. With the authentic fleet, highly qualified and dedicated crew with great sailing experience and wildlife knowledge, North Sailing seeks to inspire people to reconnect with history and nature.

9. Ambassador Whale Watching

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4.5 based on 391 reviews

Ambassador Whale Watching

Founded in 2013, Ambassador was the first whale watching company to operate tours from the town of Akureyri in northern Iceland. With convenient location, excellent sighting rate and high quality service, the companies reputation grew fast and it quickly became one of the biggest whale watching companies in Eyjafjord. Our goal has always been to deliver first-class tours, where safety and quality are the key factors. All our tours are constructed with passion by wildlife experts to deliver the ultimate whale watching experience for you and your companions.

10. Ambassador

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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Ambassador

Whale watching from Reykjavik is a wonderful way to make the most out of your visit to our fun little capital. We have a beautiful boat, specially designed for Whale Watching and a great team of guides that can tell you all about these wonderful creatures!

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