Plan Your Visit

The Visitor Centre is open seasonally from April until October.

Groups interested in visiting during the winter season can call to book private opening times at +354 620 2724.

Bay Trips by boat to see the Sea Sanctuary are offered seasonally. Booking dates for 2021 will be opened by November 30, 2020.

These tours begin at 1 pm daily and are subject to weather and minimum participation requirements.

The boat trips last approximately 30 minutes and are guided by a member of the Beluga Sanctuary Care Team.

Getting Here:

Our Sanctuary is located on the beautiful island of Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago off the south coast of Iceland

Direct flights from Reykjavik through Eagle Air . Journey time approx. 30 minutes

Herjolfur Ferry for people and/or vehicles from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjar. Journey time approx. 35 minutes

For those arriving via Cruise ship, our Visitor Centre is a 5-10 minute walk from the harbour terminal on level ground.