Dalvík Whale Watching Tour

A classic whale watching tour from the small harbour town of Dalvík in North Iceland. You sail out on a refurbished oak boat looking for humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and other marine life in Eyjafjörður.

• Sails on a beautifully refurbished oak boat
• A high success rate for spotting whales or dolphins
• Humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and minke whales are the regular sightings
• Warm flotation coveralls, hot drinks and snacks included
• Runs all year, not just in summer

Your day, stop by stop

1Dalvík harbourCheck in at the ticket office at Hafnarbraut 22 and board the boat.

You check in at the ticket office at Hafnarbraut 22 and board the boat. Dalvík is a small fishing harbour on Eyjafjörður, about 45 minutes' drive from Akureyri, with several departures a day between 8:00 and 20:30.

Meeting point · Hafnarbraut 22, Dalvík

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2Out on EyjafjörðurSail out into the fjord looking for whales and dolphins.

The boat sails out into Eyjafjörður, North Iceland's longest fjord, whose sheltered, food-rich waters attract humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and minke whales, with blue whales and orcas as occasional visitors. Warm flotation coveralls, hot drinks and Icelandic snacks are included, and if no whales or dolphins are seen you are offered a free return trip.

Species · humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales; occasional blue whales or orcasIncluded · warm flotation coveralls, hot drinks and snacks

About the Dalvík whale watching

Dalvík is a small fishing town in Eyjafjörður, North Iceland's longest fjord, and a good base for whale watching thanks to the sheltered, nutrient-rich waters nearby. This tour sails on a refurbished oak boat, a more traditional style of vessel than the ribs and catamarans used elsewhere in Iceland.

The main species seen here are humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and minke whales, with occasional sightings of blue whales or orcas. The operator has run tours since 2009 and reports a high success rate for spotting whales or dolphins, with a free return trip offered if none are seen.

The tour lasts about three hours and runs all year, which is less common in Iceland, where many whale watching operators pause over winter. Warm flotation coveralls are provided over your own clothing, along with a hot drink and a snack, since the fjord can be cold and windy even when the town itself feels mild.

There is no set minimum age, but as with any boat trip, expect some movement on the water and dress for the weather rather than for how it looks from the harbour.

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