Iceland Whale Watching Tour: Spot Minke, Humpback Whales & More in Reykjavik's Faxaflói Bay

Embark on a thrilling 3-3.5 hour Whale Watching adventure in Reykjavik’s Faxaflói Bay. Spot Minke, Humpback whales, Dolphins, and more while enjoying stunning views and onboard amenities.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Geirsgata 11 - Experience the wonders of Iceland with our incredible Whale Watching adventures!
    Setting sail from Old Harbour in Reykjavik, our 2-3.5-hour tours explore Faxaflói bay, offering sightings of Minke, Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour porpoises, and the rare Killer whales.
    Enjoy the panoramic views of Reykjavik’s mountains, islands, 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
  • Entry fee Whales of Iceland Exhibition
  • Complimentary seasickness tablets available
  • Warm flotation overalls
What's Not Included
  • Snacks and beverages sold on board
  • Pickup is available for extra charge, pre-booked pickup service do not apply to Whales of Iceland
Additional Information

Experience the best Iceland has to offer with spectacular Whale Watching opportunities.
Our tours offer a unique experience and we do our best to make this a lifetime experience for you.
A Whale Watching adventure departing from Old harbour in downtown Reykjavik. We sail into Faxaflói bay in search of Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins and Harbour…

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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Viktria_p
Jul 29, 2024
Must see - On our trip we were lucky to see 3 different whales. It was very nice, but the weather was not the best. The museum is also very nice, but after a certain hour it gets crowded, but it was nice anyway.
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Abbie_d
Mar 15, 2024
Brilliant - Brilliant trip! While we did only see one Whale, we spent lots of time observing it and was given loads of information by the tours host.
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Knikki
Jan 14, 2024
Great Fun Day Trip - Great trip and day out, our guide was fantastic and we thankfully got to see whales, it was a fabulous trip. The exhibition was also very interesting, thoroughly enjoyed it all.
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Georgia_s
Mar 27, 2023
Great tour! So glad we booked - This was an amazing trip! We were unable to go out on our scheduled trip due to rough seas and having our 4 year old with us, but we changed our trip to the next morning (our last day). The man commentating the tour was funny, friendly and informative. We saw lots Fin whales (which is very rare on this tour), humpback whales and dolphins. The sea wasn't too rough and although obviously the boat rocked no-one in the family felt at ll sea sick.
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Q2534hwdg
Nov 29, 2022
Do it - This was top of my list when visiting Iceland. Lucas was the guide and kept us informed throughout the trip. I got to see a humpback and minke They even provide complimentary sea sickness tablets
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Henry
Mar 4, 2020
Brilliant customer service - We were really looking forward to our whale watching trip. We were very unlucky with the weather, so it was postponed until the following day. However, it was still too dangerous to go and we weren't able to fit it in before we left. Throughout this they were really communicative, helpful, tried everything they could to make it happen for us, and gave us a full refund without question. We'll be back some day and will definitely be using these guys, as they deserve the business. Thanks so much
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Lauren_l
Oct 28, 2023
Excellent trip - Excellent trip, seen humpback whale, minke whale and dolphins. Had a little shop onboard toilets & sea sickness tablets if needed. Advise: iceland class children 0-6 and youth 7-15. Confusion with tickets and had to pay extra while there.
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Philip
Jun 10, 2019
Saw some minkie and dolphins going crazy - The boat was nice, the guide was excellent. The only reason for the 4 star is that I had hoped to see the larger whales like in the picture.
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Linnea_l
Jan 7, 2024
Underwhelmed - The gentleman narrating was knowledgeable but a bit kitschy. We went out to the bay to see the two humpback whales that have been hunting there for past two weeks. Not much action from what another passenger said. Waters were calm but maybe we’d see a bit more out of the bay? The young gentleman taking the tickets was not welcoming bordering on rude. Not a good face for the company. The saving grace were the passengers! I made some good connections!
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Ajay_b
Jun 2, 2023
Read before you buy this tour - Waste of time, we couldn’t watch any whales and operator provided option to come another day which is not practical for someone with back to back tours scheduled.
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From $133
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).