--- title: Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík (Whale Watching Holmavik) – tour operator in Hólmavík, Westfjords canonical: https://gagnaleit.is/en/hvalaskodun-holmavik/ language: en alternate_is: https://gagnaleit.is/is/hvalaskodun-holmavik/ category: Tour operator region: Westfjords kennitala: 4912251810 verified_by: Gagnaleit verified_on: 2026-11-04 source: Information provided by the business and checked by Gagnaleit --- # Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík (Whale Watching Holmavik) Tour operator in Hólmavík, Westfjords Whale watching from Hólmavík in Steingrímsfjörður in Strandir, a sheltered fjord where humpback whales often come to feed close to shore. Tours sail on Láki II in partnership with Láki Tours, departing from Hafnarbraut 14. The tour lasts 2 hours or more, with guiding in English and a maximum of 45 passengers; warm flotation suits are included. Humpback whales, minke whales, orcas, dolphins and puffins are most often seen. May to September, sometimes into October; in 2027 there are two tours a day at 10:00 and 14:00 from 15 June to 31 August. Price per person (according to the website, October 2026): adults 14,400 ISK, ages 7 to 15 7,200 ISK, under 7 free. If no whales are seen, you receive a ticket for another tour in the same season at no charge. > **Verified by Gagnaleit 4 November 2026.** Verified by Gagnaleit on 4 November 2026. ## Key facts - **Category:** Tour operator - **Address:** Hafnarbraut 14, 510 Hólmavík, Iceland. Departure point. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. - **Phone:** +354 883 0025 - **Email:** info@whalewatchingholmavik.is - **Website:** https://www.whalewatchingholmavik.is/ - **Open:** Seasonal. May to September, sometimes into October. Departures in 2027: 14 May to 14 June at 11:00; 15 June to 31 August at 10:00 and 14:00; 1 to 30 September at 11:00. - **Languages spoken:** English. Guiding in English. - **Booking:** Book online at whalewatchingholmavik.is. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Tours are subject to weather and a minimum number of passengers. - **Cancellation:** Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure are refunded in full. Within 24 hours, or if a guest does not arrive on time, the full price is charged. If the captain cancels a tour due to weather, you receive a full refund or a new departure. - **Kennitala:** 4912251810 ## Services and prices | Service | Price | Included or details | |---|---|---| | Whale watching, adults 16 and over | 14,400 ISK / person | 2 hours or more. Warm flotation suits, guiding and boat trip. Maximum 45 passengers. | | Whale watching, youth ages 7 to 15 | 7,200 ISK / person | | | Whale watching, children under 7 | | Free. | Prices according to the website, October 2026; no fee is added on top of the price. Tours sail on Láki II in partnership with Láki Tours (Láki II has run whale watching from Hólmavík since 2017). Sailing within the fjord in calm waters, with a focus on feeding whales and a personal, small-group atmosphere; suitable for families. Humpback whales, minke whales, orcas, dolphins, puffins and other seabirds are most often seen. Warm clothing is essential. If no whales are seen, guests receive a ticket for another tour in the same season at no charge. No wheelchair access on board. ## Frequently asked questions #### Where can you go whale watching in Strandir? From Hólmavík in Steingrímsfjörður with Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík, departing from Hafnarbraut 14. #### How much does whale watching in Hólmavík cost? 14,400 ISK for adults, 7,200 ISK for ages 7 to 15, and free for children under 7 (according to the website, October 2026). No fee is added on top of the price. #### Which whales can you see? Most often humpback whales, minke whales, orcas, dolphins, puffins and other seabirds. #### What happens if no whales are seen? Then guests receive a ticket for another tour in the same season at no charge. #### Is the tour suitable for children? Yes, the tour sails within the fjord in calm waters and is suitable for families. Children under 7 go free. #### When can you go whale watching in Hólmavík? From May to September, sometimes into October. In 2027 there are two tours a day, at 10:00 and 14:00, from 15 June to 31 August. #### What is included in the tour? Warm flotation suits, guiding and the boat trip. #### Can you go whale watching in Hólmavík in a wheelchair? No, unfortunately there is no wheelchair access on board. ## Questions people ask - How many passengers at most does Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík take on one whale watching tour? - Is the Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík whale watching tour a small-group trip or a big ship? - Do I need to bring my own warm overalls for the Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík whale watching tour, or are they provided? - I use a wheelchair: can I come aboard the Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík whale watching boat? - Which whales and birds are most often seen on the Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík whale watching tour? - How late in the autumn does the Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík whale watching season run? - I'm in Hólmavík in July 2027: what times do the Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík whale watching tours depart? - I booked with Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík for tomorrow morning but can't make it; if I cancel tonight, 12 hours before departure, do I get my money back? - If I turn up late and miss the Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík boat, is my ticket refunded? - How much is an adult ticket for whale watching with Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík? - My daughter is 10: how much is her ticket for the Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík whale watching tour? - How early should I be at the harbour for my Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík whale watching departure? - Which company runs whale watching tours from Hólmavík? - Is there whale watching anywhere in Strandir in the Westfjords? - Where in Iceland can I watch humpback whales feeding close to shore in a sheltered fjord? - I get seasick easily: is there a whale watching tour in Iceland on calm, sheltered water inside a fjord? - Which whale watching tour in the Westfjords is good for a family with small children? - Is there a whale watching tour in the Westfjords where young children go free or pay less? - Is there a whale watching tour in the Westfjords that gives you a free second trip if no whales are seen? - Where in the Westfjords can I go whale watching in May? - Is there a whale watching boat tour in the Westfjords that still runs in September? - Which whale watching tour in Hólmavík provides warm flotation suits for the trip? - Is there a two-hour whale watching tour in the Westfjords with an English-speaking guide? - Where in the Westfjords can I see orcas on a whale watching tour? - Where can I see puffins and whales on the same boat trip in the Westfjords? - I'm driving through the Westfjords in July: is there a morning whale watching tour somewhere along the way? - Is there a whale watching tour in the Westfjords that refunds in full or rebooks you if the captain cancels because of the weather? - Do I have to book whale watching in Hólmavík online in advance, or can I just turn up at the harbour? - What can I do for a couple of hours in Hólmavík on a road trip through the Westfjords? - For a family with a five-year-old, is Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík a better choice than a whale watching tour from Reykjavík? - If I tend to get seasick, is Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík a calmer trip than a whale watching tour from Húsavík? - On a Westfjords road trip, is Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík worth it compared with a whale watching tour from Ísafjörður? - For seeing humpback whales in September, is Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík a better bet than a whale watching tour in Snæfellsnes? - I have one free morning in Hólmavík: should I go out with Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík or visit the museum in town? - For a group of 30 colleagues touring the Westfjords, is Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík a better outing than a sea angling trip from Ísafjörður? - What is Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík? - Hvað er Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík? ## Sources - Hvalaskoðun Hólmavík (Whale Watching Holmavik) website: https://www.whalewatchingholmavik.is/ --- Gagnaleit is an Icelandic database of business information. 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