Race across Arctic-blue waters aboard a private rigid inflatable boat in pursuit of humpback and minke whales beneath Iceland's legendary Midnight Sun. Intimate, fast-paced, and profoundly wild.
What to expect
Suited up in a full Arctic survival drysuit, you'll skim Skjálfandi Bay at exhilarating speed, with your marine-biologist guide reading the water for spout plumes and tail flukes. Humpbacks, minkes, and white-beaked dolphins are regularly sighted; puffin colonies dot the sea stacks. The RIB stops silently alongside surfacing whales — close enough to hear the exhale. The Midnight Sun casts a golden veil over every moment.
Good to know
Tours depart from Húsavík harbour; allow approximately 1.5 hours total on the water plus 15 minutes briefing. Check transfer time from your port of call — Húsavík is the prime departure point. Drysuits provided; book the private group option for exclusivity. Sighting rate is above 98%.