5 Whale Watching Tours Worldwide Worth Flying For

1.Whales & Volcano Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 7 hours · from $182Our pick

Review of São Miguel’s whale and volcano tour, with catamaran wildlife viewing, Lagoa do Fogo, lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.

“La journée s’est bien déroulée, nous avons pu apercevoir deux cachalots lors de la sortie en mer, mais nous n’avons pas eu la chance de voir de dauphins ou de baleines, l’océan est vaste, c’est bien normal. Les différents arrêts effectués par notre guide Joachim étaient sympathiques. Joachim est avenant, dans l’échange et a su donner des informations riches. Merci pour cette journée en compagnie de Joachim!”

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2.Whale Watching in Faxaflói Bay & Live Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $154

Combine Reykjavik whale watching in Faxaflói Bay with a red-hot lava show, practical tips, timing advice, and an honest value review.

“Probably the only place to see real lava so close and get to know about it. Recommended.”

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3.Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192

Review of São Miguel’s whale watching and volcano tour, with lunch, Lagoa do Fogo, geothermal stops, beaches, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“To make it short: tour is separated in 2 parts, the whale watching and after a van tour to several places near to Ponta Delgada. Lunch was ok, but nothing special. Our problem was the organization and communication of tour guide (Bruno) and tour operator. In total we were waiting 1 1/2 hours for our guide which could be acceptable if guide/operator would communicate openly with their customers (to manage expectations). After communicating our concerns about time management, both the guide and the tour company, were defensive and the tour guide passive aggressive the rest of the day. In case someone is not able to receive complaints/improvement suggestions, working in…”

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4.Reykjavik Whale Watching and Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $145Best value

Pair Reykjavik whale watching with Iceland’s only live lava show, including warm coveralls, repeat cruise access, and practical booking tips.

“The most ugly thing: we did Not see whales!!!! It was the reason of our trip to Iceland. First of all, you cancelled the event, the day I scheduled and paid for. And then only saw water”

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5.8 Day Magical Iceland with Reykjavik | Blue Lagoon | Lava Tunnel | Whale…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $3,353Top rated

Review of an 8-day Iceland tour from Reykjavik with the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, whale watching, lava tunnel, glaciers, and hotels included.

“We where close to the bus pick up. Stores, restaurants and a short walk to all in town. The tours where great we'll organize.”

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