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Orca Whale Watching on Snaefellsnes

Go on a whale watching tour from the Snæfellsnes peninsula and watch orcas – also called killer whales – only meters away from the boat. This is the perfect opportunity to watch these massive mammals, to hear them as they blow and to take wonderful photos. Nowhere else in Iceland is there a better chance to see killer whales than along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula coastline.

Iceland is a wonderful place to go whale watching and this tour is very promising. The Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see orcas – also called killer whales.

When planning your trip, please consider that different species can be seen during Spring and Summer. Please note that this tour starts on February 15 and ends on the 30th of September.

During summer, chances to see orcas are good as well but not as regularly as during winter. Other whale species that live or feed in this area in summer are minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises.

Other wildlife seen on this tour includes gannets, white-tailed eagles, grey and common seals, and other seabirds. From February to September the boat departs from Ólafsvík.  This fishing village is located on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Please note that pick-up from Reykjavík is not available for this tour. We recommend reading on our blog about the best options to reach Snaefellsnes.

This orca whale watching tour is operated by one of our reliable partners.

Meeting points:
15 February to  30 September
From the harbor in central Ólafsvík (Norðurtangi 9, 355 Ólafsvík)

Tour Code

Tour Code

WW-05

Season

Season

February – September

Duration

Duration

3 Hours

Location

Location

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

Age Limit

Age Limit

No Age Limit

Included:

  • Whale watching tour
  • Professional guiding
  • Warm overalls

Not included:

  • Personal clothing
  • Refreshments

What to bring?

  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf

Meeting Point:

Ólafsvík Harbor

Requirements:

No requirements for this tour

Ólafsvík

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