Westfjords Whale Watching and RIB Boat Tour from Isafjordur

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Whale watching tour participants sailing through the beautiful fjord surrounding Isafjordur.
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From: Aðalstræti 7, Ísafjörður, Iceland

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Aðalstræti 7, Ísafjörður, Iceland
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, Icelandic
Available
July - Sept.
Minimum age
6 years old
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Description

Discover the marine wonders of Iceland’s Westfjords on this exhilarating 2-hour RIB boat whale safari tour from Isafjordur. With a small group aboard a fast and agile boat, you'll explore the beautiful Isafjardardjup Fjord and search for whales, seabirds, and stunning coastal landscapes in one of the country’s most remote and scenic regions.

Your whale watching tour in Iceland begins in the charming town of Isafjordur, the cultural and commercial hub of the Westfjords. You’ll meet your guide and the rest of the tour participants at Adalstraeti Street by the town’s harbor.

Before departure, your guide will provide a thorough safety briefing and fit you with a warm flotation overall and life jacket to keep you comfortable on the open sea. On your part, don’t forget to bring warm layers, sturdy footwear, hats, and gloves, as temperatures on the open sea can be significantly cooler than on land, even in summer. 

Once out on the water, your RIB (rigid inflatable boat) speeds across Isafjardardjup, giving you an unmatched view of snow-capped mountains, rocky shorelines, and remote headlands. 

The small size of the vessel offers a more personal experience and the ability to get closer to the action than larger tour boats. This flexibility increases your chances of spotting wildlife and makes every tour feel like a private expedition.

Wildlife encounters are a major highlight of the tour. The region is home to humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises, many of which feed and migrate through the fjord in the summer months.

Humpback whales are the most frequently sighted marine mammals in this area, known for their dramatic surfacing behavior. You may witness them spouting, breaching, or slapping their tail flukes on the water’s surface, often at surprisingly close range.  

You'll also have a good chance of seeing curious seals bobbing near the boat or lounging on distant skerries. As you cruise past small islands like Vigur or coastlines such as Snaefjallastrond, keep an eye out for puffins and other seabirds diving for fish or nesting on the cliffs.

Your knowledgeable captain knows the best areas to search for marine life and will adjust the route based on conditions and wildlife movement. Every tour is unique, shaped by nature and the rhythms of the sea. 

If conditions allow, there will be time for photography and a few quiet moments to soak in the raw, unspoiled beauty of the Westfjords.

After a scenic time across the fjord, the boat will take you back to the harbor of Isafjordur, where this guided tour concludes.

Experience speed, adventure, and close encounters with the Icelandic Westfjords’ incredible sea life on this whale watching tour on a RIB boat. Check availability now by choosing a date.

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Included

RIB boat ride from Isafjordur
English-speaking guide
Warm overall and life jacket
Small-group tour experience

Activities

Whale Watching
Boat Trip

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Attractions

Isafjordur
Ísafjarðardjúp
Westfjords

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What to bring

Warm and comfortable clothing
Gloves and hat
Camera

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