Whale Watching
Sea-based tours for humpback, minke, orca, and sperm whale sightings in Arctic and sub-Antarctic waters. Tromsø and Húsavík are world-renowned whale watching hubs, with sightings almost guaranteed in season. Choose rigid inflatable boats for the most intimate encounters, or larger vessels for stability in rougher Arctic seas.
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Trusted tour operators offering whale watching experiences.
🌌 Arctic
Ilulissat
Bucket-list aurora chasers who want the world's most dramatic icefjord backdrop for northern lights photography
Tromsø
First-time aurora hunters wanting easy access, city comforts, and world-class guiding
❄️ Subarctic
Akureyri
Iceland returnees and aurora chasers who want higher latitude and fewer crowds than Reykjavik
Churchill
Wildlife enthusiasts wanting the world's best polar bear viewing combined with northern lights
Húsavík
Wildlife lovers wanting whale watching in combination with excellent aurora viewing
Reykjavik
First-time arctic travellers who want to combine northern lights with Iceland's unique landscapes
Snæfellsnes
Photographers wanting Iceland's most iconic aurora foregrounds within a convenient self-drive from Reykjavik
Juneau
Travellers combining Southeast Alaska glacier and whale watching with occasional aurora sightings
Tour Operators
Specialist operators offering guided whale watching experiences.
Price ranges are approximate estimates in USD. Always verify directly with the operator.