At Arctic Sea Tours in Dalvík, North Iceland, we don’t just promise unforgettable whale watching adventures — we prove it. We are proud to operate with full transparency, and we’ve just released our whale sighting success statistics from 2014 to 2025.
This data reflects over a decade of tours in the rich waters of Eyjafjörður, showcasing just how reliable and rewarding it is to go whale watching in Iceland — not just in summer, but all year round.
Here in Dalvík, the heart of North Iceland, we’re fortunate to operate in one of the most abundant marine areas in the North Atlantic. Our 11-year average sighting rate from May to October exceeds 98%, and the winter months show exceptional results as well:
January 2025: 100% sighting success
February 2025: 95%
March 2025: 78%
April 2025: 90%
May 2025: 100%
Even during winter and early spring, visitors encounter spectacular marine life — including humpback whales, harbor porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins. This is a whale watching Iceland experience you won’t find in many places globally.
Unlike most whale watching operators in Iceland and around the world, Arctic Sea Tours offers whale watching tours year-round — from midwinter arctic adventures to peak summer cruises in the midnight sun.
Here’s why Dalvík whale watching stands out:
Located in Eyjafjörður, a deep, sheltered fjord with ideal whale feeding grounds
Fewer boats and less marine traffic than larger towns
Regular sightings of humpback whales in Iceland, minke whales, dolphins, and sometimes even orcas, sperm whales, bootlenose whales, long finned pilot whales and blue whales. Well even Baskin sharks have appeared.
Experienced local crew and passionate whale guides
Authentic Icelandic fishing village charm — far from the crowds
Most people don’t associate whale watching in Iceland with winter. But Dalvík offers something different. Picture cruising through calm, snowy fjords under the Northern Lights — and suddenly, a humpback surfaces beside the boat. These are the moments that define our Arctic whale watching adventures in Iceland.
From January through December, Arctic Sea Tours provides opportunities to witness the whales of Iceland in their natural environment — responsibly and respectfully.
We publish our full whale sighting statistics because we know our results stand out:
Long-term averages from 2014–2025 show consistently high success
100% sighting success on many months in 2024 and 2025
Winter tours with documented 83–100% success rates
Few operators in the world can say the same — and even fewer are open about it. We believe that trust is built with facts, not just marketing.
Whether you're coming in January for a winter whale tour, or visiting in July for peak humpback activity, Arctic Sea Tours in Dalvík offers an unmatched experience. With expert guides, small groups, and over a decade of proven success, we welcome travelers looking for the best whale watching in Iceland — all year long.