Whale watching holidays in Iceland has become one of the most popular activities for tourists who are looking to experience the Arctic. The best time to see whales in Iceland is during the summer months of June – September.
However, over the past few years, due to climate change, more whales are staying in Icelandic waters all year round. The combination of the very cold Arctic Sea and the warmer North Atlantic the coasts of Iceland. This means the waters are very shallow, providing the perfect food supply for Whales! So, there’s no reason why you couldn’t visit at any time of the year.
As whale are not shy mam
mals, they often swim very close to the whale watching boats, which is even more reason to add whale watching to your bucket list when visiting Iceland!
The best time to see whales in Iceland
Iceland during the summer months (May-August) this is the time of year when whales are feeding and breeding. During this period, they tend be more enthusiastic and put on a better performance. This is due to the warmer weather and calmer winds. So, if you are a photographer, you are almost guaranteed getting some great pictures.
Once the weather turns col
der (late August), most of the whales move to warmer water. Although there may not be as many whales during the winter season, the scenery of the white mountains, fewer tourists, and the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights means you’re bound to see some amazing natural wonders.
So, if you’re wanting to visit Iceland in the winter months then whale watching is a great option!
The best places for whale watching in Iceland
Due to Iceland’s long daylight hours during the summer and perfect water conditions, the country is fortunate to have some of the best whale watching areas in the world. There is also many tours running all year round.
Husavik, in Skjalfandi Bay, northern Iceland, known as the whale watching capital, is recognised as one of the best whales watching locations in the world. Explore the famous Island and look out for over 23 species of whales that have been spotted in these Icelandic waters. The whales you are most likely to notice are the humpback, blue whale and minke.
Close to Husavik, Akureyri also offers the chance to see whales. The region is known for having a large amount of humpback whales. The tour guides are able to give you some amazing facts and history specifically about the amazing species.
Whale watching in Reykjavik is another must-do activity. It offers some of the best viewing in Iceland. Located at the Old Harbour, be sure to make the most of the day and experience what the area has to offer. Every year millions of tourists visit Iceland for whale watching holidays, making it one of the most successful destinations for this type of activity in the world. With everything Iceland has to offer, why not add whale watching to your itinerary?
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