Fin whales are seen in Icelandic waters. The fin whale is the second-largest animal on Earth, after the blue whale. Sightings are never guaranteed on any whale-watching trip.
The second-largest animal on Earth
The fin whale is a large baleen whale and the second-largest animal on Earth, after the blue whale. It is long and slender. It is one of the faster large whales. It feeds by taking in large mouthfuls of water and filtering out small fish and krill through its baleen.
Fin whales in Icelandic waters
Fin whales are seen in Icelandic waters, usually further offshore in deeper water than the whales most often watched close to the coast. They are baleen whales like the blue and humpback whales also recorded around Iceland.
Seeing fin whales and whale-watching tours
Sightings are never guaranteed on any whale-watching trip. You can compare whale watching tours to see the current options.
Plan what to pack
Check the Iceland Packing List while preparing for Fin Whales in Iceland, then adapt it to the forecast and your activity.
