Iceland - The Best Place for Whales Watching

1. Iceland - The Best Place for Whales Watching Watching a whale breach the water can be a transformative experience. Seeing these giant behemoths lunge gracefully from the water can make even the most stoic individual shed a tear in awe. In Iceland, these magnificent beasts can be seen all year round, and Sea Trips Reykjavik can take you right to them for a memorable trip. The main reason Iceland is considered to be the whale watching capital of the world is that it is home to some of the largest whale species in the world. Here are some of them that will compel you to book a whale watching tour to the island pronto: 1. Killer Whales or Orcas The best place to find these sleek and gorgeous black and white whales in Iceland is the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, which lies to the West. You can see different species throughout the year but the best time to see large numbers is in winter and early summer.

2. 2. Humpback Whales These whales are a joy to see, especially when they breach the surface of the water. Considered to be one of the most common whales in Iceland, Humpbacks can be found in wide bays in Reykjavik. While they can be found all year round, if you really want to feast your eyes on this whale, book a whale watching tour in the peak season, i.e. in June, July, and August. 3. Fin Whales Second only to the Blue Whale in size, Fin Whales can be found in the waters surrounding North Iceland. Sleeker than most of their species, these whales are endangered because of whale hunters. 4. Minke Whales Minke Whales can grow as large as their Humpback cousins and are among the most common species that can be found around Iceland. They can be found throughout the year around the coast- hunting and getting fat on krill. 5. Blue Whales If you want to catch sight of the largest mammal on Earth, you need to head to Iceland and watch for the Blue Whale. Reaching to a whopping 33 meters in length, these gentle giants can be seen during the peak season in the bay of Skjálfandaflói and Eyjafjörður. The whale is also known to frequent waters around South Iceland

3. 6. White-Beaked Dolphins White-beaked dolphins are toothed whales that can be seen diving in and out of the depths in large groups. While a shy species, these whales sometimes swim alongside boats out of curiosity and for play, especially in Faxaflói bay. 7. Harbor Porpoise Considered to be the smallest cetacean in Iceland, the Harbor Porpoise grows to only about two meters at most. Common around the island, it can often be seen from shore especially during early spring. Usually shy, this porpoise is known for breaching the water near tour boats and swimming alongside them as well. Contact Us: Address: Ægisgarður, Old Harbour, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Phone: +354 779 8988 Email: seatrips@seatrips.is Website: https://seatrips.is/