--- title: Incredible Week of Whale Watching in Dalvík description: Witness one of the most exciting whale watching weeks in Dalvík, North Iceland! Orcas, sperm whales, dolphins & more with Arctic Sea Tours. image: https://arcticseatours.is/hubfs/91E13DE7-E09E-43F0-BEFC-9E50A47BC763_4_5005_c.jpeg --- [humpback whale](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/humpback-whale) [whale watching](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/whale-watching) [Sperm Whale](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/sperm-whale) [Orca](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/orca) [seals](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/seals) # Incredible Week of Whale Watching in Dalvík ![Picture of Freyr Antonsson](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/b56da094fd94202fb3d6365b5e9998c4) [ Freyr Antonsson ](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/author/freyr-antonsson) May 1, 2025 10:38:01 PM Spring in North Iceland has officially kicked off in the most spectacular way! Over the past week, our guests aboard Arctic Sea Tours have been treated to **one of the richest wildlife displays** we’ve seen this season. From **majestic orcas** slicing through the fjord to **playful dolphins dancing alongside the boat**, the waters around Dalvík have come alive. --- ### **Our Sightings This Week:** Here’s just a glimpse of what we experienced: - 🐳 **Up to 7 orcas** – powerful and graceful, spotted on multiple tours. - 🐋 **Up to 5 sperm whales** – some of the world’s largest predators, calmly cruising the deep. - 🌊 **Up to 3 minke whales** – fast and agile, often curious about our boats. - 🎶 **Up to 8 humpback whales** – known for their acrobatic breaches and melodic songs. - 🐬 **Up to 20 white-beaked dolphins** – high-energy pods surfing our bow waves. - 💙 **Up to 20 harbor porpoises** – small, shy, but always a thrill to spot. - 🦭 **Up to 3 harbor seals** – sunbathing on rocks or swimming near the shoreline. --- ### **What Made This Week So Special?** The combination of clear weather, calm seas, and spring activity brought extraordinary marine life encounters to Eyjafjörður. Each tour offered unique surprises, from synchronized dolphin displays to unforgettable sightings of the elusive sperm whale. This is why **Dalvík** is such a magical place for whale watching — you never know what you'll see! ![B79D9D1E-2910-4F01-BA5B-A17DCDC62229_4_5005_c](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/B79D9D1E-2910-4F01-BA5B-A17DCDC62229_4_5005_c.jpeg?width=273&height=182&name=B79D9D1E-2910-4F01-BA5B-A17DCDC62229_4_5005_c.jpeg)![2E6744D6-307A-4DD5-9E05-E399F00FA393_4_5005_c](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/2E6744D6-307A-4DD5-9E05-E399F00FA393_4_5005_c.jpeg?width=275&height=183&name=2E6744D6-307A-4DD5-9E05-E399F00FA393_4_5005_c.jpeg)![85D0EE56-2D47-4AE3-8F57-AA63245A7936_4_5005_c](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/85D0EE56-2D47-4AE3-8F57-AA63245A7936_4_5005_c.jpeg?width=276&height=184&name=85D0EE56-2D47-4AE3-8F57-AA63245A7936_4_5005_c.jpeg) --- ### **Join Us for an Unforgettable Adventure** Our whale watching tours run daily from **Dalvík**, with **fast boats**, experienced guides, and a near 100% success rate in sightings. 📅 **Book your tour now** and experience the magic of Iceland's marine life up close. ## Related articles [![](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/whale-watching-55-1.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=whale-watching-55-1.jpg)](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/excellent-whale-watching-in-may) Jun 16, 2016 4:00:00 AM ### [Excellent whale watching in may](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/excellent-whale-watching-in-may) [Read more](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/excellent-whale-watching-in-may) [![Breaching humpback whale in Dalvík Eyjafjörður north Iceland](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/9B0F6DE4-5C34-4AE9-99A8-AAF4549DDD74.jpeg?width=1024&height=1024&name=9B0F6DE4-5C34-4AE9-99A8-AAF4549DDD74.jpeg)](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/why-dalvík-is-one-of-the-best-whale-watching-locations-in-the-world) [humpback whale](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/humpback-whale) [whale watching](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/whale-watching) [Boat](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/boat) [Sperm Whale](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/sperm-whale) [Orca](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/orca) [seals](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/seals) [Adventure tours North Iceland](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/adventure-tours-north-iceland) [Puffins and whales Iceland](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/puffins-and-whales-iceland) [Best place to see whales in Iceland](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/best-place-to-see-whales-in-iceland) Jun 14, 2025 10:27:50 PM ### [Why Dalvík is One of the Best Whale Watching Locations in the World](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/why-dalvík-is-one-of-the-best-whale-watching-locations-in-the-world) [Read more](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/why-dalvík-is-one-of-the-best-whale-watching-locations-in-the-world) [![](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/whale-july-1.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=whale-july-1.jpg)](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/great-whale-watching-tours-in-july) Oct 1, 2015 4:00:00 AM ### [Great whale watching tours in July](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/great-whale-watching-tours-in-july) [Read more](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/en/whale-watching-news/great-whale-watching-tours-in-july)