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During your visit to Iceland, it is a fun and varied option to spot whales. That is perfectly possible here! There is more chance in the summer than in the winter, but it is fun and exciting to do in both seasons. Get on the boat and go spotting! The tours depart from Reykjavík, Húsavik and Olafsvik. Prepare yourself for the whale tour! We would like to share our good experiences with the relevant shipping company and give you some tips.
ELDING
Prior to our trip, we did research at some shipping companies that offer whale watching tours. Elding came out best for us. We had already booked the tickets on the website to be sure of a place. The tours are very popular.
Elding is a large shipping company that organizes tours from different places. Not only whale tours, but also Northern Lights tours, Puffin tours etc. We did the Classic Whale Watching tour and paid € 80 each person. Elding has experienced guides on board with every tour. They do not use sound waves for the welfare of the animals. The boats are equipped with wind and waterproof clothes for you and an on-board cafe to warm up.
THE WHALE DIARY
Check the Elding Whale Diary prior to the tour. The guides who go with you on board write a blog for each tour. Super fun to read this for a while. You can also read here whether the tour is canceled due to bad weather or whether the tour is ” on schedule ”. Advisable to check in advance!
TAKE A PILL
It is advisable to take a pill against seasickness. Even if you do not suffer from this so quickly. I can change the weather in Iceland once. Nothing is more annoying than you can no longer enjoy your tour. The pills are also available on the ship itself. It is best to take it before the start of the tour. The sea was very calm during our tour and we managed to continue it peacefully, yes!
FIND THE RIGHT POSITION
Most boats have two floors. We recommend that you stand in the front on the top floor. This gives you a nice overview and if there is something to spot, you will see it first! It is also nice that there is no one else in your photo, since you are looking over people. If there is something to see, many people walk everywhere for the best view or the most beautiful photo. On top of the deck is the perfect place.
DIDN’T YOU SEE ANYTHING? GO AGAIN!
Spotted no whales or dolphins? Then this is a good reason for Elding because they offer you another ticket for a tour. If you only have limited time in that period, this offer will remain for 2 years. So you can use it another time. You can also choose to do another tour in Húsavik, for example, when you are traveling around. Great service!