--- title: Whales All Around – An Incredible June from Dalvík description: Join us aboard in Dalvík this June – 139 tours, 138 humpback whale sightings, plus dolphins, puffins, and more. A world-class wildlife experience! image: https://arcticseatours.is/hubfs/humpback%20whale%20fluke%20with%20white%20patterns.jpg --- [humpback whale](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/humpback-whale) [whale watching](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/whale-watching) [seals](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/seals) [Adventure tours North Iceland](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/adventure-tours-north-iceland) [Best place to see whales in Iceland](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/best-place-to-see-whales-in-iceland) [Arctic Sea Tours](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/arctic-sea-tours) [#Iceland](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/iceland) [#icelandnature](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/tag/icelandnature) # Whales All Around – An Incredible June from Dalvík ![Picture of Freyr Antonsson](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/b56da094fd94202fb3d6365b5e9998c4) [ Freyr Antonsson ](https://arcticseatours.is/blog/author/freyr-antonsson) Jul 3, 2025 8:28:42 PM June was nothing short of magical for whale watching in Dalvík. Our passionate crew set out on **139 whale watching tours** throughout the month, and we had sightings of humpback whales on **138 of them**. That’s an incredible 99.3% success rate! While one tour was unusually unlucky, the rest delivered breathtaking experiences for our guests. Spirits remained high all month long as we explored the rich marine life around the stunning island of Hrísey. ![humpback whale fluke surface feeding](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/humpback%20whale%20fluke%20surface%20feeding.jpg?width=250&height=125&name=humpback%20whale%20fluke%20surface%20feeding.jpg)![White humpback whale fluke](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20humpback%20whale%20fluke.jpg?width=250&height=125&name=White%20humpback%20whale%20fluke.jpg) ### Wildlife Sightings That Made June Unforgettable Throughout June, we were fortunate to encounter a wide variety of marine life: - **Humpback Whales** – spotted on 138 of 139 tours! - **Minke Whales** – frequent and curious visitors - **White-Beaked Dolphins** – energetic and social groups - **Harbor Porpoises** – quick and shy swimmers - **Long-Finned Pilot Whales** – a rare and exciting surprise - **Seals** – lounging on rocks and playfully swimming - **Puffins & Seabirds** – the skies and cliffs were alive with birdlife These encounters brought smiles, awe, and unforgettable memories to our guests from around the world. ### Departures from Dalvík – A World-Class Whale Watching Destination All tours departed from **Dalvík**, a hidden gem in North Iceland. With its deep fjords and abundant marine ecosystem, Dalvík continues to prove why it's a **world-class whale watching destination**. Our tours often took us around the picturesque **island of Hrísey**, where the scenery is as stunning as the sea life. ### ![humpback whale surface feeding ](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/humpback%20whale%20surface%20feeding%20.jpg?width=250&height=125&name=humpback%20whale%20surface%20feeding%20.jpg)![Three humpback whales surface feeding close to classic whale watching boat-1](https://arcticseatours.is/hs-fs/hubfs/Three%20humpback%20whales%20surface%20feeding%20close%20to%20classic%20whale%20watching%20boat-1.jpg?width=250&height=125&name=Three%20humpback%20whales%20surface%20feeding%20close%20to%20classic%20whale%20watching%20boat-1.jpg) ### What Our Guests Experienced From professional photographers capturing majestic tail flukes to families watching their first whale breach, every day on the sea brought something new. June gave us calm seas, bright skies, and countless incredible moments. We’ll be sharing more images and videos across our social media channels – so stay tuned! Thank you to everyone who joined us in June. Whether you spotted your first humpback whale or added another species to your list, we’re so glad to have shared the experience with you. 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