The Whale watching season has officially started in Iceland both from Reykjavik as well as on Skjalfandi bay in the north. All three major companies offering whalewatching tours from Reykjavik and Husavik are doing trips everyday now.

Already five species of whales and dolphins have been seen including White-beaked Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise, Minke Whale, Orca (Killer Whales) and Humpback Whale.

Up to 12 species of cetaceans have been recorded in Skjalfandi Bay including annual records of the magnificent Blue Whale.


Humpback Whale in Skjalfandi bay.