What is the best time of day to see whales in Iceland?

Many tourists often regard the early morning hours, typically between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. as the best time to whale watching in Iceland. During this period, the ocean is relatively calm, and the weather conditions are usually more favorable, allowing for better visibility.



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There is no time of the day when we are more likely to see the whales. They come and go and the situation in the bay can change very fast. Sometimes we see many whales, sometimes few. Nature is unpredictable and no two tours are exactly the same – every trip is a new adventure.

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So you're ready to set out on a Iceland whale watching trip, but you don't know when to go. The best time for whale watching in Iceland and Greenland is from April to late September-early October, with the summer months of June, July and August recognized as the peak whale watching season.

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Visit during the peak season months of April to October and you'll have a chance of seeing whales on a whale watching tour in Iceland of about 99%.

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Minke whales Typically coming to Iceland during the summer, many often stay long into the autumn and winter. While they're quite a shy species, there are estimated to be between 10,000 and 15,000 minke whales around the coasts of Iceland. That means you have a really good chance of seeing them.

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Minke whales Typically coming to Iceland during the summer, many often stay long into the autumn and winter. While they're quite a shy species, there are estimated to be between 10,000 and 15,000 minke whales around the coasts of Iceland. That means you have a really good chance of seeing them.

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More Whale Watching Destinations in the US
  • Malibu CA (Grey Feb-Apr)
  • Myrtle Beach SC (Humpback, Pygmy Sperm, Right, Nov-Apr)
  • Newport Beach CA (Blue May-Nov, Finback, Gray Dec-Apr, Humback, Minke, Year-Round)
  • Waianae, Oahu HI (Dec-May)
  • Provincetown MA (Humpback, Fin, Minke, Pilot, Sei, Right, May-Oct)


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There are in fact some places in the capital where you could spot a whale from the land. You will definitely need binoculars though. If you forgot yours at home, you can drop by at the Eiðisgrandi Beach in the west side of Reykjavik, where they just recently installed binoculars for whale watching.

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What to wear:
  • Warm layers (it is significantly cooler on the water than on land)
  • Good outdoor jacket and pants.
  • A sun or winter hat (depending on the season)
  • Sturdy shoes.
  • Gloves (especially in the winter season)


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Whether or not you'll see them from your cruise ship depends on whether or not it passes through areas where whales are sighted frequently, It's also a little bit of luck!

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