Whale Watching Adventures in Iceland

Iceland boasts of its waters, as they are home to a variety of marine mammals, including orcas, sperm whales, bottlenose whales, Minkes, humpbacks, fin whales, Sei whales, blue whales, and many others. Such creatures are fascinating, harmless beings and are shrouded in mystery. However, some see them as rivals on their fishing grounds and have been exploited in the past. Today, whales in Iceland are protected and have been one of the top tourist attractions in the country. In fact, thousands of tourists travel to the regions year after year to get up close and personal with these friendly mammals.

Today, there are numerous companies that offer whale watching tours. You will find some in Husavik by the Skjalfandi Bay, Iceland’s northern coast, while some are in Reykjavik, Olfsvik, and Hofn. You just have to look for an esteemed company who has the right equipment and experience to successfully see the whales.