Iceland - The Best Place for a Whale Watching Tour

Watching a whale breach the water can be a transformative experience. Seeing these giant behemoths lunge gracefully from the water can make even the most stoic individual shed a tear in awe. In Iceland, these magnificent beasts can be seen all year round, and Sea Trips Reykjavik can take you right to them for a memorable trip.

The main reason Iceland is considered to be the whale watching capital of the world is that it is home to some of the largest whale species in the world. Here are some of them that will compel you to book a whale watching tour to the island pronto:

1. Killer Whales or Orcas

The best place to find these sleek and gorgeous black and white whales in Iceland is the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, which lies to the West. You can see different species throughout the year but the best time to see large numbers is in winter and early summer.

2. Humpback Whales

These whales are a joy to see, especially when they breach the surface of the water. Considered to be one of the most common whales in Iceland, Humpbacks can be found in wide bays in Reykjavik. While they can be found all year round, if you really want to feast your eyes on this whale, book a whale watching tour in the peak season, i.e. in June, July, and August.

3. Fin Whales

Second, only to the Blue Whale in size, Fin Whales can be found in the waters surrounding North Iceland. Sleeker than most of their species, these whales are endangered because of whale hunters.

4. Minke Whales

Minke Whales can grow as large as their Humpback cousins and are among the most common species that can be found around Iceland. They can be found throughout the year around the coast- hunting and getting fat on krill.

5. Blue Whales

If you want to catch sight of the largest mammal on Earth, you need to head to Iceland and watch for the Blue Whale. Reaching to a whopping 33 meters in length, these gentle giants can be seen during the peak season in the bay of Skjálfandaflói and Eyjafjörður. The whale is also known to frequent waters around South Iceland.

6. White-Beaked Dolphins

White-beaked dolphins are toothed whales that can be seen diving in and out of the depths in large groups. While a shy species, these whales sometimes swim alongside boats out of curiosity and for play, especially in Faxaflói bay.

7. Harbor Porpoise

Considered to be the smallest cetacean in Iceland, the Harbor Porpoise grows to only about two meters at most. Common around the island, it can often be seen from shore especially during early spring. Usually shy, this porpoise is known for breaching the water near tour boats and swimming alongside them as well.

Book a Tour Today!

Book a whale watching trip via Sea Trips today and see all of the aforementioned sea creatures in a single trip! You can email us at seatrips@seatrips.is, follow this link or call us by dialing +354 779 8988.

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Seatrips: Enjoy the Luxury Yacht Tour in Reykjavík with Excellent Service

The sea, its waters, its marine life, and sailing have been instrumental to the history and development of humanity as a species.

After all, so much was made possible with ships and the waters which comprise 71% of this world. With the role that the seas have played throughout history, it is said that sailing and the wonders of the sea have fallen by the wayside today. It is high time that we change that and renew the spirit of adventure and forming a relationship with the seas.

Sea Trips Reykjavik aims to tackle that mission head-on and is focused on introducing you to the many wonders the waters of Iceland have to offer. Ever fancy yourself catching sight of the mightiest marine mammals? Or perhaps basking in the dazzling glow of the Northern Aurora lights? Our luxury yacht tour package has you covered.

Here are some of the many services that we offer:

1.Whale Watching

Unfortunately, whaling and hunting have reduced the numbers of these magnificent gentle giants to the extent that our future generations may not be able to see them. Exposure and public coverage are the only ways to increase awareness about these animals—and Sea Trips Reykjavik does just that. With the luxury yacht tour by Sea Trips, you can look deep into Icelandic waters from Vesturbugt to Reykjavík Coast.

Our whaling tour focuses on the gentle Minke and Humpback whales, ferocious Killer whales, and playful dolphins and porpoises. This is one encounter with nature you do not want to miss on.

2.Explore Reykjavik

One of our signature tours is a 90-minute escapade into Reykjavik’s Bay of Faxafloi.

Ideal for families and large groups, this is the opportunity to explore the bay and engage in sightseeing of local islands Engey, Lundey and Viðey to the imposing mountains surrounding Reykjavik and the glorious view of the main city itself.

The highlight of this trip which delights many audiences are the many species of birds that can be spotted on this excursion. Puffins, in particular, are a crowd pleasing favorite.

3.Catching the Aurora Borealis

Saving the best for last, the crème de la crème, this is the highlight of our entire operations.

You would not think the rough and icy waters of Iceland would be a place of beauty but with its location close to the Arctic pole, Iceland is privileged to be one of the few places on Earth where you can catch a glimpse or two of the Northern Lights.

Bask in the dazzling and awe-inducing display of the Northern Lights as you sip on hot cocoa and wonder how Iceland is not some hidden fairyland.

Book Now

Allow Sea Trips to take you on a sea cruise like never before and see what our forefathers once saw as they sailed across the mighty waters. You can book your packages through this link, send us an email at seatrips@seatrips.is, or contact us at +354 779 8988.

Our team at Sea Trips Reykjavik can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

Blog source: https://seatripsreykjavik.wordpress.com/2019/10/15/seatrips-enjoy-the-luxury-yacht-tour-in-reykjavik-with-excellent-service/

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