Iceland Whale Watching Guide

☀️ Best Time to Go Year-round, but April-October offers calmer seas & higher success rates. Winter tours depend heavily on weather conditions. 🚢 Boat Types Comparison Speedboat Gets closest to whales Windy, expensive Classic Boat Budget-friendly Slower, less agile Cruise Ship Indoor heating, mid-range price Less maneuverable 🐳 Top Whale Watching Locations 📍 Reykjavík (Year-round):Minke whales, humpbacks, dolphins. Most convenient from the capital. 📍 Akureyri (Year-round, 90% success rate!):Humpbacks, sperm whales, porpoises."Whale Capital of Europe". 📍 Hauganes (Year-round):Humpbacks, sperm whales, white-beaked dolphins. 🎒 What to Bring 1️⃣ Windproof/waterproof layers (even summer is chilly at sea!). 2️⃣ Camera with zoom lens (or phone + selfie stick for quick shots). 3️⃣ Motion sickness pills (2hrs before sailing). #Whale Watching#Reykjavík#IcelandWhales#Iceland#travel guide