ORCAS IN THE SNOW

Storm, ice and orcas: a winter trip to the north-western coast of Iceland.

ORCAS IN THE SNOW

Storm, ice and orcas: a winter trip to Iceland.
The crackling of the snow and the breath of the whale: nothing more to hear in this picture. Photo: Oliver Dirr / whaletrips

Questionary MARIE MRUSCZOK
Marie from Orca Guardians Iceland answers our questions.

Questionary KARL O’NEILL
This is Karls favorite own photo. In our questionary he tells you why.

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Our Travel Notes in green. Theresas favourite colour! Photo: Oliver Dirr / Whaletrips

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Most common WHALES

MEET THE WHALES

Learn about the different kinds of whales and when and where to meet them.

MEET THE WHALES

Learn about the different whale species and when and where to meet them.
A pilot whale off Madeira. No wind, light swell: perfect conditions. Photo: Oliver Dirr / Whaletrips
SPERM WHALES

Sperm whales dive deeper than any submarines. They can be spotted close to the coast in Norway, New Zealand and on the Azores.

HUMPBACKS

Humpback whales are gifted singers and tricky hunters: Singing takes place in the South Seas, hunting is done in the cold fjords.

FINBACKS

Finbacks are the second biggest whales in the world. The best places to meet them are Quebec and New England.

MINKE WHALES

Minke whales are curious, playful and widespread. They can be found everywhere, in Australia even while snorkeling.

BELUGAS

Belugas are very popular because of their facial expressions. You can often meet them in great numbers in Quebec, Manitoba and Nunavut.

RIGHT WHALES

Right whales are the bulkiest whales, but very agile nonetheless. Watch them breach in Australia, South Africa and Argentina.

BLUE WHALES

Blue whales are the biggest animals in the world – and extremely rare. You have good chances of spotting them in Iceland, Quebec, Mexico and Australia.

ORCAS

Orcas are the top predators of the world’s oceans. Especially in Norway and Canada, chances are high to come across them.

GRAY WHALES

Every year, gray whales migrate back and forth between Mexico and Alaska. At some places you can even see them from the mainland.

Whales ORCAS

Orcas are the top predators of the world’s oceans. Especially in Norway and Canada, chances are high to come across them.

Whales SPERM WHALES

Sperm whales dive deeper than any submarines. They can be spotted close to the coast in Norway, New Zealand and on the Azores.

Whales HUMPBACKS

Humpback whales are gifted singers and tricky hunters: Singing takes place in the South Seas, hunting is done in the cold fjords.

Whales BLUE WHALES

Blue whales are the biggest animals in the world – and extremely rare. You have good chances of spotting them in Iceland, Quebec and the Azores.

Whales GRAY WHALES

Every year, gray whales migrate back and forth between Mexico and Alaska. At some places you can even see them from the mainland.

Whales MINKE WHALES

Minke whales are curious, playful and widespread. They can be found everywhere, in Australia even while snorkeling.

Whales RIGHT WHALES

Right whales are the bulkiest whales, but very agile nonetheless. Watch them breach in Australia, South Africa and Argentina.

Whales FINBACKS

Finbacks are the second biggest whales in the world. The best places to meet them are Quebec and New England.

Whales BELUGAS

Belugas are very popular because of their facial expressions. You can often meet them in great numbers in Quebec, Manitoba and Nunavut.

Whales NARWHALS

Narwhals are the mystical unicorns of the sea. If you want to meet them, you have to go to where ice of the Arctic meets the ocean.

The best PLACES

THE BEST PLACES

With this website we focus on the best places in the world to meet the whales.

THE BEST PLACES

With this website we focus on the best places in the world to meet the whales.
Theresa at Mirador de Abrante in La Gomera. Photo: Oliver Dirr / whaletrips

Tips for 2021

When traveling is hopefully fun again: some ideas for a beautiful summer full of whales.

Tips for 2021

To plan ahead: a few tips for next summer.

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ICELAND

Orcas in the west, humpbacks up north, even blue whales if you are lucky: Iceland is a magical place for summer!

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NORWAY

The islands of Lofoten and Vesterålen are most spectacular. During summer, they are also a great place to meet puffins and sperm whales.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Until the beginning of autumn, the north of Vancouver Island is a great place to meet the orcas.

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GREENLAND

High season in Greenland: In the Disco Bay area you will most likely encounter humpback and fin whales. And gigantic icebergs.

The WHALE MAP

USE THE MAP

Choose your whales, choose your time - and find out where to go and what to do there.

USE THE MAP

Choose your whales, choose your time - and find out where to go and what to do.
Illustration: bgblue / iStock

Infographic WHALEPLANNER
One year of whale watching in one graphic. Free download!

About this WEBSITE
A website all about whale watching. This is how it started.

The ten best TIPS
Ten things to keep in mind about responsible whale watching.