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Whale Watching in Ísafjarðardjúp
  • Day Trips & Excursions
  • Nature
  • Sailing / Boat Tour
  • Whalewatching

Whale Watching in Ísafjarðardjúp

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Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Very Easy
Pickup service
No
Booking in advance
2 days
Minimum age
No age limit

The experience

About this tour

A boat trip into the stunning Ísafjarðardjúp, in search of whales and other wildlife. 

Join us on our fully fitted boat Síf, where we depart from Isafjordur and journey out into the surrounding Isafjarðardjúp fjord. Here we will look out for the blows of distant whales, and our expert captain will take you as close as possible without causing disturbance to the whales. The fjord is bursting with life, and there is the possibility of seeing humpback and minke whales, as well as dolphins and porpoises. We will search for the humpback, as they are one of the few species of whale which flashes you their tail on a dive, an incredible sight to see! You are also likely to see the many puffins in the water which nest on nearby Vigur and Æðey islands. On very rare occasions, killer whales (orcas) will also pass through the area. On our trip will be our experienced boat crew, and a guide to share with you their extensive knowledge of the local wildlife and area. 

We will use our trips as an opportunity to add to the ongoing research on the whale population in the area, and guests are therefore encouraged to contribute to this by taking photos of the whales flukes (tails) for identification. 

We have a very high rate of sightings within the area, however, as we are observing wild animals, we cannot guarantee we will see whales on every tour.

  • Family Friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Group Friendly

Itinerary

How it runs

2 stops

  1. 01

    Sérferðir

    Custom Description

  2. 02

    Whale Watching

    Mávagarðsbryggja, Ísafjörður

    The journey begins at our boat, located opposite our gear storage on Mávagarður, where you will find our Borea logo and guide waiting to greet you. We board the boat, and enjoy approximately 2 hours in Ísafjarðardjúp, looking for whales, birds, and enjoying our time at sea. We will then return back to our base in Ísafjörður. 

What the price covers

Ticket types
  • Participants (12+)
  • Teenagers (12 - 15)
  • Children (4 - 11)
  • Infant (0 - 3)

Where it starts

  • Borea Adventures Gear Storage and Meeting Point

    Mávagarðsbryggja, 400 Ísafjörður, Ísafjarðarbær, IS

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Meeting
Meet on location
Pickup
No
Location code
Ísafjörður (Ísafjörður, IS)

Good to know

  • This Tour Is Entirely On Our Boat, And Therefore Is Available To Anyone With Limited Walking Capability. However, Our Boat Does Have A Few Steep Steps, Both To Get Onboard, Whilst Moving Around Between Decks, And To The Inside Seating Area. It Is Therefore Not Accessible By Wheelchair, Or By Anyone With Very Limited Mobility.
  • The Minimum Age Is 4, As We Do Not Carry Life Jackets For Infants On Board. Parents Are Responsible For Keeping Children Safe While On Board.

Your ticket

THANK YOU FOR BOOKING WITH BOREA ADVENTURES!

For information on your itinerary and tour, visit our website, and Whale watching page here.  

MEETING POINT AND TIMES

Meet at our Service Center on Mávagarður C.

See map here for further information and our office location: Borea Adventures Locations

Please be at our meeting point 30 minutes before the start time of your tour. If your tour starts at 10am, this means you need to be there to meet your guide at 9.30am. The boat will leave promptly at the time of the tour. 

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Our cancellation policy for day tours is as follows:

– More than 7 days before departure – Full refund

– Less than 7 days before departure – 70% refund

– Less than 48 hours before departure – No refund

For further information on our booking conditions, tour changes, and cancellation policy, click here.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FOR WHALE WATCHING

We need a minimum number of 15 guests to run this tour, and therefore the following will apply to all departures;

– 5 days before the tour

  • We will send out a notice to all booked guests if we have not yet reached the minimum
  • You will have the option to cancel the tour free of charge

– 48 hours before the tour

  • We will be in touch with confirmation, or will cancel the tour to issue full refunds or rebook, if we have not reached the minimum

WHATS INCLUDED?

Whale watching on board our boat with a professional guide

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

We do not supply overalls or extra clothing for this trip, so please come prepared for cold Icelandic weather with the following:

  • Warm outdoor clothing. While our boats, Sif and Íris, are fully equipped with warm interiors, the best spot for whale watching is outside. We recommend wearing layers to stay warm!
  • Waterproof jacket (and trousers, if you have them)
  • Hat and gloves.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Don’t forget your camera!

Borea Adventures  ::  Aðalstræti 17  ::  IS400 Ísafjörður  ::  ICELAND :: www.borea.is :: info@borea.is :: +354 456 3322

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Details updated
18 Aug 2026