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    Guests on a boat watching a whale dive in Husavik, Iceland.

    Whale Watching Iceland

    Admire Iceland's gentle giants – humpbacks and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and other marine life along the coasts of Reykjavik on a guided cruise of your choice. Enjoy options like warm overalls, music, and heated indoor-outdoor spaces.
    from € 55.40

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    Whale breaching in ocean during cruise whale watching tour.

    Whale Watching Husavik Tours

    Set out from Húsavík into Skjálfandi Bay, Iceland’s richest whale habitat. Enjoy close-up encounters with humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seasonal puffins as expert guides navigate nutrient-rich waters renowned for some of the country’s most reliable whale sightings.
    from € 83.14

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    Humpback whale breaching in ocean waters.

    Whale Watching Reykjavik Tours

    Whale watching from Reykjavík takes you straight from the city’s Old Harbor into Faxaflói Bay, where expert guides help you spot humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seabirds against a backdrop of mountains, islands, and the capital’s coastline.
    from € 55.40

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    Whale tail splashing in the ocean during a whale watching cruise.

    Whale Watching Tours from Akureyri

    Head out from Akureyri into the calm, sheltered waters of Eyjafjörður, where humpback whales gather to feed each summer. Enjoy smooth cruising, dramatic fjord scenery, and some of Iceland’s most reliable whale-watching conditions.
    from € 81.90

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    Guests on a boat tour in Husavik watching a whale fluke emerge from the water.
    Husavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €85
    Husavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings.From €85
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    Guests photographing a whale's tail near a RIB speedboat on a Husavik whale watching tour.
    Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €149
    Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From €149
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    Humpback whale breaching near a tour boat during a whale watching cruise in Iceland.
    Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €115
    Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Boat Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings.From €115
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    Whale breaching during Akureyri Whale Watching Tour in Iceland.
    Akureyri: Whale Watching Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €100.47
    Akureyri: Whale Watching Boat Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings.From €100.47
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    Humpback whale breaching in Skjálfandi Bay, Iceland.
    Husavik: Small-Family Run, Locally Owned, Sustainable Whale Watching
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €83.14
    Husavik: Small-Family Run, Locally Owned, Sustainable Whale Watching. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 99 ratings.From €83.14
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    Whale watching boat in Akureyri with guests observing a whale tail in the sea.
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €100.47
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings.From €100.47
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    Guests observing whale from Silent boat in Husavik, Iceland.
    Husavik: Silent Whale Watching Tour On Carbon Neutral Oak Boat
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €112
    Husavik: Silent Whale Watching Tour On Carbon Neutral Oak Boat. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 107 ratings.From €112
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    Guests on a boat watching a humpback whale's tail in Husavik, Iceland.
    Husavik: Whale Watching Tour With a Guide
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €98
    Husavik: Whale Watching Tour With a Guide. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From €98
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    Guests on a boat watching a whale in Eyjafjörður, Iceland.
    Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    €81.90
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    Árskógssandur: Whale-Watching Boat Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings.From €81.90
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    Guests on RIB speedboat watching whale tail in ocean.
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour on RIB Speedboat
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €169.81
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour on RIB Speedboat. Rated 4 out of 5 from 112 ratings.From €169.81
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    Whale breaching during whale watching tour on luxury yacht.
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching on Luxury Yacht
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €93.54
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching on Luxury Yacht. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 112 ratings.From €93.54
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    Whales near RIB speedboat with tourists during whale watching tour in Akureyri.
    Akureyri: Whale Watching Tour on RIB Speedboat
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €172.65
    Akureyri: Whale Watching Tour on RIB Speedboat. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings.From €172.65
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    Whale breaching near a tour boat during a whale watching trip from Reykjavik.
    Reykjavik: The Original 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    €85.46
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    Reykjavik: The Original 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings.From €85.46
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    Boat under Northern Lights on a calm sea, Norway.
    From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Sightseeing Cruise
    Reykjavik Northern Lights Tours
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    From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Sightseeing Cruise . Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings.From €72.74
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    Aerial view of a boat near a whale fin during a premium whale watching tour.
    From Reykjavik: 2-Hour Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €172.65
    From Reykjavik: 2-Hour Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From €172.65
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    Guests on RIB speedboat watching whale near Reykjavik.
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €172.65
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 114 ratings.From €172.65
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    Puffins on a grassy cliff during a boat tour from Reykjavik.
    Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour
    Whale Watching Iceland
    €55.40
    Reykjavik: Puffin Watching Boat Tour. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 108 ratings.From €55.40
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    Cruise ship under northern lights in Iceland.
    Reykjavik: Whale Watching & Northern Lights Cruise Combo
    Whale Watching Iceland
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    Reykjavik: Whale Watching & Northern Lights Cruise Combo. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 119 ratings.From €174.04
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    Yacht cruising under Northern Lights with snowy mountains in the background.
    From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Cruise
    Reykjavik Northern Lights Tours
    €90.07
    From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Yacht Cruise. Rated 4 out of 5 from 109 ratings.From €90.07
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    Visitor on a boat watching the ocean during Reykjavik Classic Whales in the Midnight Sun tour.
    From Reykjavik: Midnight Sun Whale Watching Tour
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    What our guests say

    Marcus M

    Netherlands
    Couple
    Apr 2026
    The tour had a very friendly guide. Everything was explained perfectly. We haven't seen whales but Gentle Giants provides a great service by giving a voucher for a free next turn without expirong date.

    Husavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

    Jens G

    Group
    Last week
    Perfect organized! The Guide explained all details about whales, fjord and landscapes. We'd good weather😘, but at Bad conditions you can Go inside the ship and have a coffee, beer and Snacks. Ebers time again!

    Akureyri: Whale Watching Boat Tour

    Amann-eberhardt B

    Germany
    Group
    2 weeks ago
    The Wahles. And the fast boat. The guy who Leaded us. The female Captain! The explanation about whales, Habitat, Customs.

    Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Tour on RIB speedboat

    Ana A

    Spain
    Group
    May 2026
    Fantastic tour, good organisation. Ww saw the puffin island really crowded, and also whales. Accurate and interesting explanations from the guide. Thank you

    Husavik: Whale Watching and Puffin Boat Tour

    John B

    United States
    Couple
    Apr 2026
    This was great fun! Easy to find, plenty of parking. While the water was a bit rough, the captain managed the boat very well!

    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

    Stephen H

    United States
    Couple
    Apr 2026
    The boat was nice, the people were great, especially the person who was the whale spotter. We saw lots of whales, some came real close to the boat. Even saw a few who breached close to the boat.

    Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour