Whales are among the biggest animals which have ever existed on earth. The largest animal which inhabits our planet is the Blue Whale which has been measured to grow up to 33 m (110 ft). The smallest whales are found in a group of cetaceans which we call porpoises. Their maximum size is 1.5 m (5 ft) only and they are the smallest whales which exist in the Atlantic Ocean and one of the two smallest species of Cetaceans worldwide. What about other whale species? Read more.

Are dolphins whales? The fact that dolphins are whales seems to cause a lot of confusion among people. The short answer is: Yes, dolphins are a type of whale. If this answer doesn’t satisfy you, continue reading.

You can find colonies of puffins all around Iceland during the summer and scientists believe that 60% of the entire puffin population nests in Iceland every summer!

If you’re visiting the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, whether it’s for a whale watching tour, puffin watching tour, northern lights tour, […]

Iceland is an amazing place to go whale watching! Encountering these beautiful gentle giants is an incredibly rewarding experience, one […]

Here at Special Tours, we take joy in showing off the wonderful animals that feed in the bay of Faxaflói throughout the year. As a whale-friendly company, we are strongly committed to the idea of sustainable tourism, and we always do our best to minimize our disturbance on these amazing mammals on our tours. Protecting whales, dolphins, and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans), however, also involves knowing what threats they face around the world. Unfortunately, whales face a variety of threats, which are mainly due to human activities. To raise awareness, we would like to highlight some of the main direct threats to whales and talk about what you can personally do to help reduce these impacts.

Visiting Reykjavik in December is an experience you don’t want to miss! Below are some ideas to make the most out of your December trip to Reykjavik.

Humpback and minke whales don’t have any teeth – and that’s because their remarkable way of feeding has made teeth useless. Instead, they have long strips of keratin (the same material our hair and fingernails are made of) which hang down from their upper jaws, inside their mouths. These strips are called baleen plates, and the whales use them to filter out their tiny food from the seawater!

Winter is such a magical time of year to come visit Iceland! Despite the short daylight hours, there is still […]

So, you’ve made your decision. You’re going to cross something major off your bucket list and go on a hunt […]