Whale watching
Photo: E. Schreurs, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Whale watching is the practice of observing whales, dolphins and porpoises in their natural habitat, enjoyed by millions of people around the world every year. Whales are watched most commonly for recreation like bird watching but the activity can also serve scientific or educational purposes.
UnderstandThere she blows! there! there! there! she blows! she blows!
Get inIt is common to watch whales from tour boats.
Popular locationsIceland is one of the best locations in Europe for whale watching (see this website). The most suitable time to see whales is from May to September.
Stay safeGeneral boating safety can be found in cruising on small craft. Keep your speed down, not to collide with a sub-surface whale.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Whale watching" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: E. Schreurs, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons