Dolphin & Whale Spotting
Tel. (+354) 421 7777
www.dolphin.is
P.O. Box 92
Free tel. (+354) 800 8777
e-mail: moby.dick@dolphin.is
230 Keflavik, Iceland.
Fax. (+354) 421 3361
mobile: (+354) 896 5598

Nothing beats the fresh North Atlantic breeze on a boat ride off the coast of Iceland, except perhaps witnessing one of earth«s most magnificent creatures at the same time. Seeing whales and dolphins up close in the wild is a breathtaking experience. Chances are that you«ll see the real thing, because whales and dolphins are spotted on more than 90 percent of the trips. Experts are on hand to talk about the whales, birds and coastline seen along the way. The most common whales seen on the excursion are minke whales, although species such as humpback whales, orcas and sei whales have also been spotted. White beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises are also a frequent sighting in the area, and the coastal cliffs are home to a myriad of seabirds including puffins and gannets. Sailing from the harbour of Keflavik, the course is taken out to sea and the excitement grows as passengers and crew look out for whales blowing or lifting their gigantic tails out of the water. Whales and dolphins often come up very close to the boat, peering at it with interest or playing around it, and the larger specimens have a way of making us humans feel very small in comparison!
The boat trip takes approximately three hours, and the Moby Dick team are happy to pick you up at your Reykjavik hotel. On the way home, weather-beaten sailors have the option of indulging in a hot soak at the stunning Blue lagoon.