Dalvik whale watching in North Iceland starts from Dalvik, a fishing village on the Trollaskagi peninsula and a base for whale-watching tours. Tours run in Eyjafjordur, Iceland's longest fjord. The main season for humpbacks is roughly May to September.
What and where Dalvik whale watching is
Dalvik is a fishing village on the Trollaskagi peninsula in North Iceland and a base for whale-watching tours.
Eyjafjordur's rich feeding grounds
Tours run in Eyjafjordur, Iceland's longest fjord, where cold and warmer currents mix to create rich feeding grounds for marine life. That mixing of currents supports the plankton and small fish that whales come to feed on.
Tours often pass seabirds, including puffins, as well as whales. In summer, some trips run late in the evening under the midnight sun.
Which whales you might see
Species seen include humpback whales, minke whales and, at times, blue whales, along with dolphins and seabirds.
About the humpback whales
Humpback whales are the most commonly seen large whale here. Humpback whales range from about 13 to 17 metres long. The main season for humpbacks is roughly May to September.
Booking a Dalvik whale tour
To compare options, see whale watching tours.
Bring the right layers
Use the Iceland Packing List to organise clothing and essentials before setting out for Dalvik Whale Watching in North Iceland.
