Guided Whale Watching Experience from Reykjavik: Sight Minke, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, and More

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour guided whale watching experience from Reykjavik. Spot majestic Minke and Humpback whales, playful dolphins, and more. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Faxafloi Bay - Experience the wonders of Iceland with our stunning Whale Watching tours. Departing from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavik, our excursions take you into Faxaflói Bay, where you can see Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour porpoises, and occasionally Killer whales. Enjoy breathtaking views of Reykjavik’s mountains and…
What's Included
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Free ticket to join again in case of no sightings
  • Heated indoor cabins with toilet facilities
  • Experienced and professional guides
  • 3-3.5 hours Whale Watching tour
  • Complimentary seasickness tablets available
  • Warm flotation overalls
What's Not Included
  • Snacks and beverages sold on board
  • Pickup is available for extra charge
Additional Information

Explore the marvels of Iceland with our exceptional Whale Watching tours.
Set off on an unforgettable adventure from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, traveling into Faxaflói Bay to see Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, and Harbour porpoises.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of Reykjavik’s nearby mountains, islands, and lively birdlife.
For your comfort, our boats…

Location
Geirsgata 11
Geirsgata
Meet us at Geirsgata 11, Special Tours ticket office, for your upcoming tour. Please arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lukad708
Apr 16, 2025
Amazing - It was amazing! The day was beautiful and sunny with very slow wind till our return. We saw many whales and a couple of puffins.
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Karen_c
Nov 25, 2024
Amazing!! - A great experience. We saw 2 whales and was a real highlight. It does get very cold on deck so make sure you wrap up warm but you can always go inside for a hot chocolate to warm up!
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Athalantta
Oct 19, 2024
Wonderful, worth it! - The boat is large and comfortable with enough space for verbien. The Guide indicates x microphone on deck where to look and we saw about 6 humpback whales, then we move to another area to see dolphins. It was very nice and exciting. There are overalls for those who want to cover up from the cold and the landscapes are beautiful. I felt respect for the fauna and we were offered photos taken x them at no cost, to dedicate ourselves to admiring the whales. We had a big problem with the cart and did not arrive at the tour time on the agreed day and the company allowed us without problem to take it the next day with great kindness!! That's priceless!
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H5717qwguyb
Sep 11, 2024
Good experience seeing life animals in their environment - Very good and competent guide, she spotted many whales, jumping out of the water for few of them, weather was sunny, sea was very quit, we were very lucky seing many whales this day, the captain and the guide were very good at finding them on the sea.
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C4046iiannr
Mar 4, 2024
Lovely outing on the water - Very enjoyable boat trip to watch whales and dolphins in Reykjavík bay. I was relieved boat didn’t go too far out to sea, and I didn’t get sick. It was very gentle. Guide was full of personality and was very knowledgable. We went out on the Andrea boat. Plenty of warm overalls to wear. Office staff were very friendly and welcoming as are all Icelandic people we met. Captain tried hard to find us a whale to see, he went all over the place and even down by the docks where he thought the whale might have been hiding but no joy. Saw lovely pod of dolphins instead
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Joseph_b
Sep 26, 2023
Friendly and enthusiastic crew - The ships crew was very attentive and made sure that we had the best experience possible. Captain did a good job navigating despite the rough waters. They made sure that motion sickness remedies were available before the trip for anyone that needed them.
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Citrusdr
Sep 26, 2023
Fun time! - The crew was great fun and had great sound track playlist as we were driving out and back. Only complication was finding the since it wasn’t where staff member described. Perhaps better signage at the dock would be helpful.
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Nico885
Apr 7, 2024
Whales sighted - We saw whales, so the trip was worth it. The whales were always submerged in the sea but would elegantly show off their tail or top part of body. This was still pretty amazing. It was an enjoyable boat trip due the birds, scenery and skillful calm sailing. Ive been on sea boat trip and felt badly sea sick, not once on this trip. The staff were helpful and friendly. Also the added bonus of photos being taken by the staff/boat. So could just take in the experience and not faff around with taking photos. The only slight downfall, is the amount of people on board, it makes it hard to get a view at times. Also was annoying when boat turned to face whale at 12 o clock, meant less view points/spaces to catch a glimpse. It was better sightings when viewing fir side of boat, 3 o clock, as more spaces for everyone to fit and view on the various decks. Even when other boats had gone, we still stayed longer and tried 2 different spots, so this was an advantage to ensure good chances for everyone to carch a glimpse. Wind was high, so crazy cold, there are overalls but run out quickly. Wrap warm, especially a snood for face!
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Barbara_b
Sep 6, 2024
Trip was cancelled by provider - can't really review - Sorry...you have sent me 4 communications to review this tour, and it was cancelled. So, I can't review it -- other than we were disappointed. We could not reschedule because we were flying home the next day.
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Michael_k
Sep 6, 2023
Terrible experience - Terrible experience. Do not do this tour. We saw no whales. We saw a couple dolphins and these small whales that looked like dolphins, but they were too far away. What a complete waste of money
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From $78
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).