TOUR DETAILS
DURATION
2-3.5 hours
GUIDANCE
English
INFORMATION
We recommend warm clothes
SEASON
February to October
Whale Watching Olafsvik
This unique trip takes us into the water around Snaefellsnes where ocean giants swim in the shadow of the magnificent Snæfellsjökull Glacier. Nowhere else in Iceland is there a better chance to see toothed-whales such as orcas, sperm whales, and pilot whales than along this beautiful coastline.
Best Place to See Orcas in Iceland
The orcas are more often seen in winter, spring, and early summer, February to early July, but there is a chance of seeing them all the way through the summer months.
Sperm Whales and Pilot Whales
Male sperm whales can be seen between about March and June in deeper water regularly. In July and on into the autumn the chances of seeing pilot whales, often in groups of hundreds of animals, increases. Other whales that can be seen are humpback whales and minke whales as well as white-beaked dolphins. We get as close as we can without disturbing the whales.
ALL OUR BOAT TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Location: Norðurtangi 9, 355 Ólafsvík.
GPS: La: 64.895359 Le: -23.710866
In the event of no whale or dolphin sighting, passengers will be given a reschedule ticket for another trip on any other day during the season. Please check our terms and conditions for more details.
Daily departures from Ólafsvík
Season 2021
March 1 to October 15 – daily at 10:00 and 14:00
All trips times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and booking numbers
BOOKING – WHALE WATCHING OLAFSVIK
FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations 24 hours prior to scheduled departures will be refunded in full. Please check our terms and conditions for more details.
Are you visiting Iceland in winter? Please check our Iceland winter whale watching from Grundarfjordur by clicking this LINK.