Duration:
2+ hours
Guidance:
English
Season:
May – September (sometimes extending into October)
Pricing per person:
Adult ticket (16 +): 13,500 ISK
Youth (7 to 15 years): 6,750 ISK
Child (under 7 years): Free of charge
Youth (7 to 15 years): 6,750 ISK
Child (under 7 years): Free of charge
Clothing:
Warm clothing is essential, the Westfjords can be cold even in summer All tours are subject to weather conditions and minimum booking numbers.
Location:
Departure point: Hafnarbraut 14, 510 Hólmavík.
Daily departures - 2026:
01. May to 14. June: 11:00
15. June to 31. August: 10:00 and 14:00
01. Sept. to 30. Sept: 11:00
Whale Watching in Hólmavík
Whale Watching Hólmavík operates whale-watching tours from Hólmavík harbour, using the well-known vessel Láki II, in cooperation with Láki Tours.
Holmavik is located in Steingrímsfjörður, a sheltered fjord where humpback whales regularly feed close to shore. Because the whales are nearby and the waters are calm, our tours are comfortable, efficient, and suitable for families and guests who prefer smoother conditions.
The Experience
2-hour whale-watching tour
Calm in-fjord sailing
Whales often seen within minutes of departure
Focus on feeding behaviour
Small-scale, personal atmosphere
The most common sightings are humpback whales, along with minke whales, dolphins, and seabirds.
Our Vessel: Láki II
Láki II has been operating whale-watching tours from Hólmavík since 2017. Today, the vessel is operated by Whale Watching Hólmavík, in cooperation with Láki Tours, ensuring continuity, safety and local knowledge.
Why Hólmavík?
Calm and sheltered fjord conditions → minimal seasickness
Feeding humpback whales close to shore → more whale time
Short sailing time → More environmentally friendly
Easy stop when driving West Iceland or the Westfjords
Personal, uncrowded experience
Whales are wild animals, but Steingrímsfjörður has a very strong sighting record.
Sighting Policy → If no whales are seen, guests are offered a free rebooking.
Experience Whale Watching in Hólmavík
Calm fjord · Feeding grounds · Whales without waves
Join Whale Watching Hólmavík on unforgettable tours from the charming harbour of Hólmavík aboard the renowned vessel Láki II, operated in partnership with Láki Tours.
Join Whale Watching Hólmavík on unforgettable tours from the charming harbour of Hólmavík aboard the renowned vessel Láki II, operated in partnership with Láki Tours.
Nestled in the calm and sheltered waters of Steingrímsfjörður, Hólmavík is one of Iceland’s most reliable places to encounter humpback whales feeding close to shore.
With short sailing distances, smooth seas, and whales often just minutes from the harbour, our tours are comfortable, family‑friendly, and ideal for guests who prefer a gentler, more relaxed whale‑watching experience.
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