--- title: Record-Breaking Whale Watching in October at Arctic Sea Tours description: 787 whale sightings in a row! Arctic Sea Tours hits new records for humpback encounters in North Iceland. image: https://arcticseatours.is/hubfs/Beautiful%20humpback%20whale%20fluke.jpeg --- # Record-Breaking Whale Watching in October at Arctic Sea Tours ![Picture of Freyr Antonsson](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/b56da094fd94202fb3d6365b5e9998c4) [ Freyr Antonsson ](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/author/freyr-antonsson) Nov 18, 2025 9:42:58 PM October 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary for Arctic Sea Tours and our guests. This month delivered some of the **best whale watching experiences we've ever had**, confirming once again why North Iceland is one of the world’s top whale watching destinations. ## 🐋 Humpback Sightings on Every Tour Throughout October, **humpback whales were seen on every single tour** – an impressive and rare consistency in marine wildlife observation. On most days, we encountered **between 5 to 20 individuals**, creating magical and memorable moments for our guests on board. ![IMG_8931](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_8931.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=IMG_8931.jpg) ## 📈 787 Consecutive Tours With Whales – A New Record We are incredibly proud to share that we have now recorded **787 consecutive tours with humpback whale sightings**. This is not only a company record but a remarkable achievement that speaks to the health of the local ecosystem, our crew’s expertise, and the reliability of our tours. ![Beautiful humpback whale fluke](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Beautiful%20humpback%20whale%20fluke.jpeg?width=500&height=333&name=Beautiful%20humpback%20whale%20fluke.jpeg) ## 🚢 149 Days of Sailing Without a Break Another major milestone: we have operated **149 consecutive days without cancelling a single tour day** – a new operational record for us. The last full day we had to cancel was June 5th. This consistency reflects our dedication to providing safe, professional, and well-organized experiences, even in the variable conditions of the North Atlantic. ![Draumur-whale-watching-boat-Dalvik-Iceland-1-1](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Draumur-whale-watching-boat-Dalvik-Iceland-1-1.jpg?width=500&height=322&name=Draumur-whale-watching-boat-Dalvik-Iceland-1-1.jpg) ## 📆 Already 1,024 Tours in 2025 – And Counting In 2024, we operated 909 tours. This year, we’ve already surpassed that with **1,024 tours completed**, and the season isn’t over yet. With tours continuing in both November and December, we are on track to finish the year at an all-time high. ![2025-07-06 13.04.29](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-07-06%2013.04.29.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=2025-07-06%2013.04.29.jpg) ## 🧭 Why It Matters These achievements are not just numbers—they represent **thousands of unforgettable moments**, smiles, and memories made for our guests from all over the world. They also highlight the **professionalism of our crew**, the **abundance of wildlife in Eyjafjörður**, and the **stability and reliability of our operations**. ![Express Whale Watching - top](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Express%20Whale%20Watching%20-%20top.png?width=500&height=202&name=Express%20Whale%20Watching%20-%20top.png) ## 💙 Thank You to Our Guests and Team We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing guests, crew, and partners. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and support help make these milestones possible. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning for another encounter with the giants of the sea, there’s never been a better time to join us on board. ![2025-Jan-23.-2jpg](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-Jan-23.-2jpg.jpg?width=500&height=357&name=2025-Jan-23.-2jpg.jpg) --- ### 📅 Book Your Whale Watching Tour Today Whale season continues, and so do the sightings. 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