Whale Watching Tours Around the World

Iceland

With the opportunity to observe humpback, minke and blue whales as well as white-beaked dolphins and porpoises, it’s no wonder that Iceland is quickly becoming a favorite destination for sea mammal enthusiasts. Whale-watching boat tours in Iceland are available in the towns of Husavik, Dalvik and Hauganes as well as in the nation’s capital, Reykjavik. Tours departing from Reykjavik into Faxafloi Bay include trips on Icelandic oak boats, some of which are schooners. Whales are known to come quite close to the boats, so passengers can expect some memorable encounters.