--- title: 100% Whale Sightings in July with Arctic Sea Tours description: Arctic Sea Tours in Dalvík, Iceland had 100% whale sightings in July! Join us for the best whale watching experience in North Iceland. Book your tour today image: https://arcticseatours.is/hubfs/0M5A8589.jpg --- [#Iceland](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/iceland) [#icelandnature](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/icelandnature) [#whalewatching](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/whalewatching) # 100% Whale Sightings in July with Arctic Sea Tours ![Picture of Freyr Antonsson](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/b56da094fd94202fb3d6365b5e9998c4) [ Freyr Antonsson ](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/author/freyr-antonsson) Aug 3, 2025 10:45:22 AM ## A Month of Marine Magic in Dalvík, Iceland **Whale watching in Iceland** has always been a top experience for visitors, but July 2025 was something truly special. At **Arctic Sea Tours**, we achieved a **100% whale sighting success rate** across all **213 departures** from our home port in **Dalvík, North Iceland**. 🐋 From **majestic humpback whales** to rare sightings of **basking sharks**, July offered unforgettable Arctic adventures for every guest on board. ![IMG_8931](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_8931.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=IMG_8931.jpg)![0M5A8166](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/0M5A8166.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=0M5A8166.jpg)![0M5A8192](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/0M5A8192.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=0M5A8192.jpg) --- ### A Record Month for Whale Watching in North Iceland Located in the heart of **Eyjafjörður fjord**, Dalvík offers some of the **best whale watching in Iceland** – and this summer proved it once again. On every single tour in July, guests aboard our boats had close encounters with **humpback whales**, one of the most playful and acrobatic species in Icelandic waters. But that’s not all. Here’s a breakdown of what else we saw: - **White-beaked dolphins** – seen on **55% of tours** - **Minke whales** – frequently spotted during calmer seas - **Harbor porpoises** – often traveling in small, shy groups - **Bottlenose whales & sei whales** – rare but magical moments - **Orcas** – one encounters - **Basking sharks** – jaw-dropping sightings - **Seals** – curiously observing us from the water Our team of professional whale watching guides and experienced captains worked tirelessly to ensure every tour was memorable — and nature truly delivered. --- ###  Why Choose Arctic Sea Tours in Dalvík? At **Arctic Sea Tours**, we specialize in small group **Arctic tours** from Dalvík – just a short drive from Akureyri, Iceland’s capital of the north. Dalvik is one of the best whale watching hubs in the world, Dalvík offers peaceful surroundings, less boat traffic, and better wildlife encounters. - ✅ **99–100% sighting rate** every summer - ✅ Fewer boats = more intimate encounters with whales - ✅ Stunning fjord scenery and expert local guides - ✅ Fast or slow boats, warm flotation overalls, and top-notch safety This is **whale watching Iceland** the way it should be: personal, responsible, and full of life. ![0M5A8112](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/0M5A8112.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=0M5A8112.jpg)![0M5A3940](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/0M5A3940.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=0M5A3940.jpg)![IMG_8888](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_8888.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=IMG_8888.jpg) --- ### Photo Highlights from July Take a look at some of our favorite moments from July 2025. These photos were captured during our tours and show the amazing wildlife and joyful guest experiences we’re proud to deliver. ![2025-07-06 11.26.08](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-07-06%2011.26.08.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=2025-07-06%2011.26.08.jpg)![0M5A8085](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/0M5A8085.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=0M5A8085.jpg)![0M5A8115](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/0M5A8115.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=0M5A8115.jpg) --- ### Plan Your Whale Watching Tour from Dalvík Looking for the **best whale watching in Iceland**? Join us from Dalvík for your next **Arctic adventure**. Whether you're traveling in August or later this year, our experienced crew and rich marine environment make Arctic Sea Tours the top choice for wildlife experiences in Iceland. 🎫 [**Book your tour now**](https://arcticseatours.is/classic-whale-watching) Learn more about our location in **Dalvík, North Iceland** Tours available daily – weather permitting ## Related articles [![](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/north_iceland_whale_watching-14-2.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=north_iceland_whale_watching-14-2.jpg)](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/whale-watching-newsexhilarating-arctic-whale-watching) Apr 29, 2015 4:00:00 AM ### [Exhilarating Arctic Whale Watching](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/whale-watching-newsexhilarating-arctic-whale-watching) [Read more](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/whale-watching-newsexhilarating-arctic-whale-watching) [![Entangled humpback whale saved from drowning](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/a6bf5d36-5c57-487c-b66f-d97f2d6919e4_1_201_a-1.jpeg?width=1024&height=1024&name=a6bf5d36-5c57-487c-b66f-d97f2d6919e4_1_201_a-1.jpeg)](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/people-saving-a-whale-from-drowning) Mar 19, 2021 4:00:00 AM ### [People saving a whale from drowning](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/people-saving-a-whale-from-drowning) [Read more](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/people-saving-a-whale-from-drowning) [![](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/whale-humpback-1.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=whale-humpback-1.jpg)](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/at-least-three-humpback-whales-in-every-whale-watching-tour-in-august) Oct 6, 2015 4:00:00 AM ### [At least three humpback whales in all tours](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/at-least-three-humpback-whales-in-every-whale-watching-tour-in-august) [Read more](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/at-least-three-humpback-whales-in-every-whale-watching-tour-in-august) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "caption" : { "@type" : "MediaObject", "contentUrl" : "https://arcticseatours.is/media-transcripts/252722093272/it.vtt", "inLanguage" : "it", "name" : "it Captions" }, "contentUrl" : "https://stream.mux.com/Y8GoTkIN5aQSV900eBdS9SO00mURzOwzQEvKhrLVeT02n00/capped-1080p.mp4", "dateModified" : "2025-07-11T11:37:39.489Z", "duration" : "PT14S", "height" : 1280, "name" : "IMG_0238", "thumbnailUrl" : "https://25504872.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25504872/IMG_0238.mp4/medium.jpg?t=1752233859489", "uploadDate" : "2025-07-11T11:32:18.024Z", "width" : 720 } ```