How to go whale watching in iceland whats on in iceland. And of course, feel free to share it with your friends who might be interested in seeing whales. Featured are 23 lifesize models of the species found in icelandic waters. Whale watching is as essential a part of any trip to iceland as seeing northern lights, hot springs and glaciers. Hi, im thinking of visiting iceland in late september. If there are no sightings on the tour, you can use your ticket number to reschedule your reservation and join another tour for free. The ocean around iceland is cold during winter time and thats when the whales go south to warmer waters, to the caribbean wouldnt we all. Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the snaefellsnes peninsula, but tours are also offered starting from the capital reykjavik or. Are different whales sighted or do certain types have more likelihood of sightings during different times of year. Around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the beaked whale, the humpbacked whale, dolphins and a few others.
However, many whales stay in the icelandic waters throughout the year. Iceland the best tips for whale watching in iceland whaletrips. Whale watching around 20 species of whale can be found in the sea surrounding the country but the most common are the beaked whale, the humpbacked whale, dolphins and a few others. Does anyone know how good the whale watching is out of reykjavik at that time of year. Watching whales has become one of the most common activities among foreign visitors to north iceland. Whales of iceland opened its doors for wdc and erich hoyt who held an impressive lecture to celebrate 25 years of whale watching in. Actually im also going to iceland next february and thinking of going on a whale watching tour thats how i found that place. Iceland on the web can plan you a very friendly and inexpensive package for whale watching in reykjavik. Iceland has blacksand beaches, natural springs, ice caves, whale watching, and a manmade lagoon that glows blue. Theres also some places for opportunistic whale watching while doing a regular nature tour, i.
Since iceland resumed whaling in 2003 first under the guise of scientific whaling, later as commercial whaling greenpeace has worked to stop whaling in iceland, shares norman. Iceland orca whale watching on snaefellsnes killer whales west. These range from one of the smallest marine mammals, the harbour porpoise, all the way up to the gigantic blue whale. Whitebeaked dolphins and minke whales are common and occasionally other species such as humpback whale and orca can also be seen along with puffins, fulmars, gannets. Gems of iceland with whale watching zrs 6 day tour from reykjavik to reykjavik active pace. Of the 23 different species of whale found in icelands waters, eight are frequently spotted on whale watching excursions. Does whale watching from reykjavik make sense at this time.
Whales of iceland is the largest whales exhibition of its kind in the world. Please be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. This article provides everything you need to know about whale watching in iceland, plus some fun facts about whales in iceland.
Ambassador is a boat tour operator that offers a wide range of whale watching adventures on the fjord of akureyri and bay of reykjavik, year round. The first small flocks arrive in april and the last ones leave in september, but the best months to see puffins are from may to august. Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders. Whale watching in septemberoctober iceland message. During the summer months in particular, the shores become a veritable feeding ground for multiple species of large marine mammals, giving visitors a chance to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. You can find the exhibition in reykjavik, icelands capital city. At least one of the reykjavik whale watching operators publishes their trip diary on the web, so you can read their trip diary for last september and see just what it was like, how many trips were cancelled due to rough seas, how many whales they saw and of what kind.
Whaletrips iceland the best tips for whale watching in. The high season for whale watching starts in april and lasts until midoctober. Average temperatures in iceland in september range between 6 and. Experience the best iceland has to offer with spectacular whale watching opportunities. As a disclaimer i havent been there myself but i guess it should be ok because its off route 1 which gets plowed year round. At least one of the reykjavik whalewatching operators publishes their trip diary on the web, so you can read their trip diary for last september and see just what it was like, how many trips were cancelled due to rough seas, how many whales they saw and of what kind. Minimize your carbon footprint and join the electric sailboat opal for a green whale watching of a lifetime. Everything about whale watching in iceland and whaling. Whales are drawn by fish and so every selfrespecting tourist is there to see the miracle. Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours. But did you know that husavik is also the only place in iceland where.
The high peak season for whale watching is from april to october, but of course the ocean is always full of adventures. It wasnt until my trip to reykjavik, iceland that this dream came true. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. In the summer of 2014, i saw the minke whale feeding off the coast. How to choose the best whale watching tours in iceland and norway. Whales of iceland partners with several whale watching companies around iceland. The cool, clear north atlantic ocean encircling iceland is rich with food for whales of various sizes and species.
Enjoy whale watching from harbours all around icelands coast many species of whales can be seen in the waters around iceland. Seeing those beasts in all their glory is a magnificent experience. We recommend to read on our blog about the best options to reach snaefellsnes especially. We tried to make a whale watching boat trip from husavik but at that moment this was not possible, the last boat trip was on 20 september.
There are companies in iceland that run tours throughout the year. Whale watching from reykjavik in september is definitely a good idea. Whaling in iceland began with speardrift hunting as early as the 12th century, and continued in a vestigial form until the late 19th century, when other countries introduced modern commercial practices. Whale tours can best be taken starting at husavik or the snaefellsnes peninsula, but tours are also offered starting from the capital reykjavik or from akureyri close to husavik. The chances to see blue whales in reykjavik are also in june very limited or better said almost 0%. Please note that pick up from reykjavik is not available for this tour. The whaleplanner august a whale watching infographic. Today, iceland is one of a handful of countries that formally object clarification needed to an ongoing moratorium established by the international whaling commission in 1986, and that still. Most common are minke whales and whitebeaked dolphins, but killer whales are also frequently seen. The cold waters off the coast play host to a diverse marine life. With this trip you will have the entrance to the whales of iceland exhibition, where you will check, in real, how big are these mammals, as they are real scale handmade models that will make you feel that you are swimming in the ocean with them, listening them singing under the water, and also you will see how do their filters and different parts of their bodies like. It turns out that iceland is a great place to see whales, one of the best destinations in europe in fact. Whale watching tours are often combined with sea angling and puffin watching. Telegraph cove on vancouver island, the orca capital of the world.
On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises. Green whale watching husavik on the ecofriendly opal. The declining demand for both minke and fin whale meat has forced hvalur hf to dispose of excess whale meat creatively. Over the last two decades, iceland has become one of europes premier whale watching destinations. Whale watching is an incredible experience for people of all ages. Last year we visited iceland in the period 1730 september. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save the graphic on the next page. Whale watching tours are a fun activity that can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages and group sizes. Try a unique whale watching tour from the charming village of hjalteyri, a well kept secret in the heart of north iceland, only a 15 minute drive from akureyri. You have probably heard that husavik is a great place for whale watching. On october 18th 2006, the government of iceland decided to allow commercial whaling again, and the first whale boat steamed 100 nautical miles out, almost to the fishing limits between iceland and greenland, looking for fin whales. Get a boat and sail into this new exciting adventure. The blue whale calves, for instance, weigh about 2,5 tons approx.
Its really special experience to head out to see a whale move greacefully through gentle fjord waters or out across a bay, relatively close to the shore. Top 10 iceland tours in september 2020 new flexible booking. Rib express whale wathing this is a once in a lifetime boat experience. Many whale watching tours in the north of iceland usually stop. Whale watching is a popular, cheap and fun activity to do in iceland. Iceland is the perfect location for whale watching. See more ideas about whale watching, whale and iceland. Departures available from reykjavik or meet on location. Iceland in iceland, whales can be observed all year round and in the summer, all four seasons can be experienced at only one day, too.
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