January 2026 has been nothing short of historic for Arctic Sea Tours. Once again, we are proud to share that every single tour in January had humpback whale sightings — 100% success, for the third year in a row.
Whether departing from Dalvík or Akureyri, our guests experienced something truly unforgettable.
With every successful tour this January, we extended our streak to a remarkable 848 whale watching tours in a row with sightings of humpback whales. This consistency is extremely rare in global whale watching and firmly places Eyjafjörður, the fjord with Dalvík and Akureyri, among the most reliable whale watching areas in the world.
This January wasn’t just about consistency — it was also about spectacle. Despite being deep winter in North Iceland, we witnessed multiple instances of double breaches — two humpback whales leaping from the water simultaneously, a behavior more common in summer months.
To witness this once in winter is rare. To see it multiple times is extraordinary.
One whale stood out, as always — Little White.
First sighted on August 9th, 2020, Little White has become a well-known figure in Eyjafjörður. It was seen last year in January and february then again 15th July staying consistently visible ever since. as in previous years, often breaching, showing its fluke, and even approaching the boat to check out passengers.
We recognize Little White instantly:
This month’s tours ran from both our home port Dalvík and also Akureyri, giving our guests from around the world flexible access to this unique whale watching experience. Whether joining us from the Arctic coast of Dalvík or the capital of North Iceland, Akureyri, the whale activity was phenomenal.
We continue our whale watching tours daily from Dalvík and from Akureyri, bringing guests close to the majesty of these gentle giants. If January is any sign of the season ahead, 2026 promises even more awe-inspiring encounters.
👉 Join us for a tour and experience why Dalvík and Akureyri are at the heart of Iceland’s best whale watching — even in winter.
🎥 Be sure to check out our video highlights featuring Little White and the incredible double breaches seen in January.