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Whale & Dolphin Watching – Winter whale watching is a unique experience and a whole other adventure compared to our summer tours. Each year continues to surprise us with the wildlife it offers. The low-lying sun is something not to be missed, as it casts a warm glow over the snow-capped mountains surrounding the bay, often painting the sky bright orange or pink. Explore the rich wildlife of the coast in the shadow of the surrounding stunning landscape and breathe in the fresh and crisp air of the Atlantic ocean to maximize your experience!
Herring and Capelin are the main prey in our waters. This attracts Humpback whales, Killer whales/Orcas, White-beaked dolphins and Harbour porpoises. Finding them is a team effort, so we ask passengers to help by scanning the horizon and shouting out sightings. Please use the clock system to indicate the cetaceans’ whereabouts. We follow a responsible whale watching Code of Conduct, so we encounter animals on their terms and maintain a safe distance to avoid disturbance. Although our success rate is high, we are working with wild animals and therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed. In case no whales or dolphins make an appearance on the tour we will offer you to join us another day for free.
The weather and thus sea conditions can be challenging during the winter months and therefore it is good to keep in mind that we often adapt by moving our vessels to harbours of more sheltered areas situated around the Reykjanes peninsula and transport our passengers there free of charge from our base in the Old Harbour. Our experience and flexibility allows for a more comfortable and reliable winter whale watching adventure, but going from other harbours means that we may need to take a bus anywhere from 20-60 min. away, where we can expect the duration of the tour to be around 3-5 hrs. in total.
Please note that this is a wildlife excursion, and we cannot guarantee or predict sightings. If we don’t encounter whales or dolphins, we don’t refund the tour price. Instead, we offer a return ticket, so you can try again another day. The complimentary ticket is valid for 2 years, for returning passengers only and are non-transferrable between tours.
We may cancel this tour on short notice due to weather and sailing conditions, so you can enjoy it to the fullest.
Available: in Winter (Nov-Mar)
Time:
November and February at 09:00 & 13:00
December and January at 13:00
Duration: 3-5 hrs.
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