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: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Geirsgata - Discover the best of Iceland with our breathtaking Whale Watching experiences. Departing from Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavik, our tours take you into Faxaflói bay, where you can encounter Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour porpoises, and the rare sight of Killer whales. Enjoy stunning views of Reykjavik’s mountains and islands, complemented by vibrant bird life.

Our boats are equipped with warm overalls, spacious indoor cabins, a welcoming bar, and free Wi-Fi for your comfort.

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure, and note that during certain times, tours may be shared with our partners to minimize environmental impact.

Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of Whale Watching, subject to weather conditions.

If cancelled, we offer refunds or rescheduling. Check our DAILY DIARY on the web site for updates before your tour. In the unlikely event of not spotting a whale, join us again for free. Pickup service must be booked at least one hour before departure.

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
  • Complimentary seasickness tablets available
  • Warm flotation overalls
  • 2-2.5 hours Whale Watching tour
What's Not Included
  • Snacks and beverages sold on board
  • Pickup is available for extra charge
Additional Information

Discover the wonders of Iceland through our unparalleled Whale Watching excursions.

Embark on a memorable journey from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, venturing into Faxaflói bay to encounter Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour porpoises, and the elusive Killer whales.

Admire the stunning vistas of Reykjavik’s surrounding mountains, islands, and vibrant birdlife.

Ensuring your comfort, our boats provide snug overalls, cozy indoor cabins, a delightful bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

  • NOTE: You should schedule to be at our departure point at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
  • Please, check our DAILY DIARY before you come for the tour, all the important daily information of all our tours will be notified on our website.
  • If you have a boat tour booked, please check your email before the tour as all important daily information will be notified via email.
  • We recommend wearing good footwear and warm clothing. Don´t forget to bring your camera to take amazing photos!
  • Kindly notify us if you require wheelchair access, as not all of our boats are equipped for accessibility.
Location
Special Tours
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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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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Seaayetee
Aug 12, 2023
Majestic Whale Watching Experience - Such a fantastic experience. We were lucky enough to see puffins, Minke Whales, Dolphins and Humpback Whales. It was an incredible experience, our guide, a marine biologist, was a wealth of knowledge, which the children in our booking loved as much as the adults.
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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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Matthew_c
Aug 7, 2022
Ignore the hype - We only got to see minkie whales. They are small and don't make any impressive displays. There are no big whales near Reykjavik so ignore the cover photo. It was very informative though.
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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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