Ambassador is a highly reccommended specialist in whale watching tours. It is equipped with plenty of comfortable seating, both inside and outside, as well as a small bar to make your tour especially enjoyable. Whale watching has blossomed over the last few years and at least companies run whale watching trips from various places around iceland. Whale watching with ambassador in faxafloi bay whether you want to go whale watching for orcas, humpbacks, dolphins or minke whale, our reykjavik whale watching tours are just an easy cruise away. The minke whale is one of the most common whales in iceland.
This will be the first year one can hop on a scheduled tour from akureyri with the ambassador. This classic whale watching tour sails yearround and is one of the largest whalewatching boats in iceland. Whale watching reykjavik tours, iceland special tours. Hop on board our specially designed whale watching boat and meet our fantastic crew. They are led by nature and wildlife experts to deliver the ultimate whale watching experience or northern lights discovery. An epic tale about a group of tourists who go on whale watching expedition. Minke whale meat kebabs, reykjavik in october 2006, the icelandic government issued licenses for a commercial whale hunt in addition to the continuing scientific program. All our tours are constructed with passion, led by wildlife experts to deliver the ultimate whale watching experience. The city view and landscape of the bay is also not to be missed and adds that something special to the experience. The blue whale is the biggest one of them all, in full size and its length is nearly the same as a basketball court. It is a great sea excursion that will leave you amazed. The high peak season for whale watching is from april to october, but of course the ocean is always full of adventures. Founded in 1993, we specialize in whale watching and sea angling. The seas surrounding this beautiful city attracts several special species of whales, making reykjavik a perfect destination for whale watching.
Whale watching classic allows you to join a whale watching tour with extra comfort, and features an educational and interactive focus on board. Whale watching tour from reykjavik guide to iceland. Most of the whale watching tours sail out from the old harbour in reykjavik as well as neighbouring areas in reykjanesb. Watch for minke whales, dolphins and humpbacks on a whale watching cruise from reykjavik, and take in views of the coast from an open viewing platform or an enclosed cabin. Climb aboard a faster and newer boat, which will take you to the whale watching grounds in just 2030 minutes. Book your tickets online for whale watching reykjavik special tours, reykjavik. Youre guaranteed to spot whales or your next trip is free of charge. Whale watching in iceland reykjavik files reykjavik. As the whale museum is performing research on the whales in skjalfandi bay they welcome any pictures you take of whales on the whale watching tours with information on the location of the trip and the date. Midmorning in reykjavik and i am briskly walking down laugavegur the citys main avenue keeping my eyes peeled for a controversial food. Summer is the peak season for whalewatching, as it is the prime feeding time for the whales and migratory seabirds such as puffins can be seen. In the tour you will see all sorts of sea wildlife and at the same time enjoy the view of icelandic coastline. If the trip is canceled due to bad weather, you can either reschedule for free or get a full refund.
All the year around youll be able to see a variety of whales by the coast, from the minke, humpback and killer whales to whitebeaked dolphins and harbor porpoises. Get the ultimate whale watching experience during the peak season from april through october. Ambassador whale watching akureyri 2020 what to know. The whale museum is a nonprofit organisation that forms the educational component to the whale watching trips in husavik. Book your tickets online for ambassador whale watching, akureyri. The boat is very nice and it is great to be able to go up to a second deck but we felt the crew was in a hurry to get back. West tours has been running different types of tours for over 20 years. We offer a range of whale watching and marine wildlife adventures, in both akureyri eyjafjordur fjord, north iceland and the faxafloi bay around the reykjavik area. Throughout your cruise, listen to the knowledgeable guides insightful commentary, and have your camera ready to. Featured are 23 lifesize models of the species found in icelandic waters. Whale watching from husavik the whale watching capital. Taste the catch of the day straight from the sea, go in search of minke and humpback whales and get a look at some of the other things that live in the arctic sea.
As a child of the free willy generation, i have about as much interest in tasting whale meat as i do in eating a tire. When we acquired it, we customized it with additional viewing platforms for whale watching. Everyone wants to come and see these huge animals in our huge ocean. Sometimes we have to go far while at other times the whales are quite close to the shore. Ambassador was founded by the whale watching enthusiast, captain magnus gudjonsson in 20 in the town of akureyri in northern iceland. We depart from the old harbour in reykjavik, up to six times a day to meet and greet with those wonderful, mysterious creatures and explore the. Summer season 1 april 31 october is excellent for whale watching, as the wildlife in the bay is at its highest peak. If you dont see a whale, you have the option to take the tour again for free. Whales are mammals like humans, and they produce live offspring, not eggs or ro. During the expedition the ship breaks down and they are picked up by a nearby whaler. Our whale watching boat, the ambassador, was built in germany in 1971 and served as a police boat for 23 years. Elding whale watching reykjavik, reykjavik, iceland. However, many whales stay in the icelandic waters throughout the year. Jun 21, 2016 ambassador to the whales see the whales from akureyri.
Oct, 20 this was the second time we go whale watching, the first time was in husavik and i have to say that the tour with the ambassador was not as good. Ambassador is a boat tour operator that offers a wide range of whale watching adventures on the fjord of akureyri and bay of reykjavik, year round. You can sight a lot of whales from the harbour at reykjavik. Wander amongst these amazing animals while listening to their distinctive sounds in ambient lighting that will make you feel as though you are u. On each tour, passengers can expect to examine whale teeth, baleen plates and bones. The minke whale is an inquisitive animal known to approach whale watching boats and swimming along side of vessels trying to keep up. The north of iceland is known as the capital of whale watching. There are many whale watching companies that will help you see the massive sea animals in their natural habitat. Ambassador is a wonderful whale watching tour company that offers whale watching and marine adventure tours from. Ambassador whale watching akureyri 2020 all you need. Whale watching in iceland is becoming more and more popular. Whale watching gained popularity after the first outing at skjalfandi bay in 1995. The high season for whale watching starts in april and lasts until midoctober. Ambassador is a tour operator offering whale watching tours and various other wildlife tours in akureyri and the surrounding area from may 1st and from reykjavik old harbor.
This tour is usually operated on our largest boat, andrea. Minke, humpback, killer whales, harbour porpoises, and whitebeaked dolphins can be spotted near the coast of iceland all year round. Whales of iceland is a new exhibit that has opened in the heart of reykjaviks old harbor area. The express boats are fast and are equipped with the latest technology and. Iceland is among the best locations in europe for whale watching.
The tour begins in the vesturbugt harbour located downtown reykjavik. On a whale watching tour from reykjavik with special tours wildlife adventures you will be able to experience some of icelands rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sealife, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises. Whale watching is operated from various locations around iceland. Classic whale watching operates yearround and has an educational and interactive focus on board. Rib express whale wathing this is a once in a lifetime boat experience. The whale watching tour commences at our ticket office in the old harbour in downtown reykjavik where you can exchange your prepaid voucher for admission tickets. Whale watching tour from reykjavik, iceland arctic adventures. Whale watching in husavik, reykjavik my guide reykjavik. Each day we scan the area for signs of whales as we never know for sure where we might find them. Whale watching take a walk to reykjaviks old harbour and buy your tickets for an unforgettable whale watching trip out on the icelandic seas. Reykjavik classic whale watching must see in iceland.
Our whale watching tours explore the pristine waters in northern and southwestern iceland and their. Leaving from reykjaviks old harbor, youll sail in style on the andrea, the largest whalewatching ship in iceland. The company soon gained very good reputation and in early 2017 ambassador also started tours from the reykjavik harbor. Whales of iceland is the largest whales exhibition of its kind in the world. Best in the summer months when the seas teeming with wildlife, your boat will take you across the waters to spot mammals including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and whitebeaked. Tours whales of iceland the largest whale exhibition. Founded in 20, ambassador was the first whale watching company to operate tours from the town of akureyri in northern iceland. Aug 16, 2015 ambassador is a tour operator offering whale watching tours and various other wildlife tours in akureyri and the surrounding area from may 1st and from reykjavik old harbor. This is the time when the minke whales are at their most abundant, along with whitebeaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and the occasional humpback whales, giving us the chance to enjoy and understand them in their natural environment. Click here to book a whale watching tour with ambassador from reykjavik or akureyri, iceland. We prebooked spots on iceland whale watching tour before we left london. An iceland whale watching is somewhere at the top a list that no doubt includes iceland guided tours tour reykjavik or in and around the golden circle or the entire ring road. With convenient location, excellent sighting rate and high quality service, the companies reputation grew fast and it quickly became one of the biggest whale watching companies in eyjafjord. Sei whales have a long, sleek body that is dark bluishgray in colour and pale underneath.
Species spotted in this area include minke whales, humpback whales, pilot whales and more. Book your tickets online for whales of iceland, reykjavik. Whale watching is a natural activity governed by the laws of the weather. They are led by nature and wildlife experts to deliver the ultimate whale watching experience or. Close to downtown, this is truly an otherworldly venue. Year round whale watching tours from reykjavik iceland. The waters off reykjavik are rich with aquatic life. Hauganes whale watching is the oldest whale watching tour operator in iceland. Elding is the original whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland, offering also sea angling, puffing watching and northern lights tours. During whale watching tour from reykjavik, you get the chance to see whales in their natural environment, which is an unforgettable experience. If you dont see a whale on the tour, you have the option to take the tour again for free. Please be aware that due to environmental reasons during certain times of the year our trips may be delivered on a shared boat with one of our partners.
Whales of iceland reykjavik, iceland atlas obscura. Our whale watching tours are focused mainly on the southern part of faxafloi bay, just off reykjavik. Whale watching from reykjavik whale watching iceland. Whale watching tours are often combined with sea angling and puffin watching. Between 2012 and 20, the number of whale watchers increased by 45,000, and the total number is now around 200,000 annually. This fantastic tour offers a full whale watching and wildlife experience with highly professional guides that help to enrich your knowledge and understanding of the eyjafjordur fjords ecosystem, geology, history and folklore. The fishbillies on the vessel have just gone bust and everything goes out of control. Set off in search of minke whales, humpbacks and more on this whalewatching cruise from reykjavik. Whale watching and sea wildlife tour from reykjavik including. Join the whale watching express tour for an unforgettable experience in iceland.
Whale watching from reykjavik is a wonderful way to make the most out of your visit to our quirky little capital. Please note, tours are subject to weather conditions and visibility. Ambassador whale watching akureyri 2020 all you need to. The boat has a high cruising speed, making it great fun for the adventurous. Our whale watching boat, rosin the rose, offers an absolute innovation in whale watching adventures in iceland, it is fast and a luxurious whale watching boat, one of its kind in iceland, providing security and luxury for all. Elding is a family owned boat tour operator in reykjavik offering whale watching and other adventures at sea year round. The sei whale is the third largest species of whale in the world after the blue and fin. Whale watching tour operator in reykjavik iceland elding. Not too long ago the area was pure old school, full of fishermans sheds that were well on their way to becoming run.
In the summer, you can also join an express tour on a faster express whale watching boat. The peak of whale watching coincides with the high tourist season from april to october, due to. These range from one of the smallest marine mammals, the harbour porpoise, all the way up to the gigantic blue whale. Whale watching tour from reykjavik reykjavik, iceland. Strolling around the old harbour in downtown reykjavik one cant help but marvel at the changes the area has undergone in the past few years. With convenient location, excellent sighting rate and high quality service, the companies reputation grew fast and it quickly became one. You can also see specimens straight from the ocean with the onboard microscope with your guide. Tour details section, information about the tour and related content. Our boats are built so that you have the option to watch the whales from inside as well. Andrea features great inside and outer viewing decks and is perfect for families. Merely steps away you will find our visitor centre, facilitated on board a converted fishing vessel permanently placed by the pier, which is where you will meet our crew for the day. The cookies used on our website do not collect any personal information about you.
Pull on a pair of provided coveralls and then stay on the lookout for harbor porpoises, whitebeaked dolphins and whales as you cut through the still waters of faxafloi bay. Guaranteed whale sightings ambassador whale watching. The largest whale museum in europe allows visitors to walk among lifesize giants. On display at whales of iceland are 23 lifesize whale models of species found in icelandic waters. Ambassador whale watching offers exciting whale watching tours, marine wildlife and nature adventures at sea, including our famous northern lights cruises departing from reykjavik old harbour. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable,, the puffin tour was amazing, i was able to see lots of puffins. Experience the best iceland has to offer with spectacular whale watching opportunities.
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