Whales & wildlife
Watch whales where you already are. The northern fjord trips out of Akureyri tend to be calmer water and shorter sailings to the animals; Reykjavík trips go further out into a bigger bay. Neither is worth a special journey to reach the other.
| Akureyri & Eyjafjörður | Reykjavík | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest per person | €80 | €55 |
| Typical (median) per person | €106 | €139 |
| Usual length | 3 h | 3.5 h |
| Tours we sell | 13 | 38 |
| Operators | 9 | 7 |
| Days with a departure (next 360) | 359 | 359 |
Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical whale watching tour across the whole catalogue is €139 (range €19–€384).
BusTravel Iceland
42% above the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
7 h · from Akureyri
Legends & Landscapes: Goðafoss Waterfall and Laufás Museum Adventure from Akureyri
Arctic Adventures
37% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
3 h · from Dalvík
Classic Whale Watching Tour from Dalvík (North Iceland)
Whale Watching Hauganes
32% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
3 h · from Dalvík
Experience the unique wildlife of the Arctic North
North Sailing
35% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
2 h 30 · from Dalvík
Experience a whale watching adventure from the charming village of Árskógssandur, only a short drive from Akureyri, North Iceland.
Sea Trips Reykjavík
29% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
People who want the Faxaflói whale trip on a smaller, more…
3 h 30 · from Reykjavík
Go on an Amazing Yachting Adventure with Your Family and Friends.
Iceland Discover
about the usual price for whale watching tours
People who have done a big-boat whale trip before
2 h · from Reykjavík
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with our RIB speedboat whale watching tour in Reykjavík Bay, Iceland.
Your Friend in Reykjavik
43% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
pickup included
3 h 30 · from Reykjavík
Enjoy the breath taking views of Iceland’s coastline as you glide through the waters of Faxaflói Bay
Your Friend in Reykjavik
24% below the €139 typical for whale watching tours
meet at the start point
5 h · from Reykjavík
Get a local to show you the wonders of the city and then go on a search for the magnificent whales around Reykjavik.
Watch whales where you already are. The northern fjord trips out of Akureyri tend to be calmer water and shorter sailings to the animals; Reykjavík trips go further out into a bigger bay. Neither is worth a special journey to reach the other.
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €106 for Akureyri & Eyjafjörður and €139 for Reykjavík; the cheapest seats are €80 and €55. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.
One checkout, any number of operators
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203 operators vetted, and not all of them accepted
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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026
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