Whale Watching Tour Reykjavik

Embark on a 3-hour Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik and witness the breathtaking beauty of Iceland’s scenery while encountering magnificent whales, dolphins, and more. Book now for a lifetime experience!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Faxafloi Bay - Discover the beauty of Iceland with our amazing Whale Watching tours!
    Departing from Old Harbour in Reykjavik, these 3-3.5-hour excursions take you through Faxaflói Bay, where you can see Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour porpoises, and occasionally, Killer whales.
    Take in the stunning views of Reykjavik’s mountains,…
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

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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Svetlana_l
Aug 17, 2025
The only awkward moment... - The only awkward moment was at the beginning - while we booked the tour with Reykjavik Sailors, but ended up at the boat of Special tours. And it was needed to check in inside the office of Special tours, which we somehow didnt know, and thought we will be picked up by someone. Anyway, that's the only comment I have. The tour itself was magical, we've seen the group of whales that was simply beautiful.
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Regina_a
Aug 16, 2025
Best experience of my life!!! Felt conne - Expect the least to get fully excited when you actually encounter whales. We had an amazing experience of being around two humpback whales which were actually human watching!!!
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Andrea_j
Aug 16, 2025
On the ship Andrea - a review by Andrea - On this whale watching journey, it was during a rainy day and the seas were rough. The crew was awesome!! Love the complimentary Meclizine as I forgot to take mine and put on my patches 🙃. We saw white beaked dolphins and minke whales. I love our warm suits to be outside on the viewing deck. Again - cannot praise the crew enough for their professionalism and education about the bay!!
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Lisa_d
Aug 16, 2025
Great tour with professional staff - Although the water was a bit rough, we had a wonderful cruise. The staff was very attentive, friendly and professional. The ride to the whale watching area was ~ 30 minutes. We saw quite a few dolphins and whales. I even captured a small shark. The cruise also passed out motion sickness pills. They also have a small snack area you can purchase food, drinks and coffee. Overall it was a great experience.
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Maria_k
Aug 16, 2025
We had an amazing whale... - We had an amazing whale watching trip from Reykjavík! We were lucky to see many whales during the tour, and it was truly unforgettable to watch them so close in their natural environment. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. It’s such a unique way to connect with Iceland’s incredible nature — I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Reykjavík!
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566mariapial
Aug 15, 2025
Whale watching - Great experience! We started the tour at 17:00 and saw a lot of humpbacks and whales up close, some even seemed to be performing for us, thanks to the captain who promptly moved to ensure we had the best view! All staff were friendly and professional. Absolutely recommended this tour, which alone was worth the trip to Iceland.
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E1227hhashlyd
Aug 11, 2025
Had a whale of time :) - We had an amazing time on our whale watching trip in Iceland. Within just two hours, we had several sightings and even got to see whales up close — an unforgettable experience! The crew was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about marine life, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Everything was well-organized, the boat was comfortable, and safety was a top priority. Seeing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat was truly magical. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Iceland!
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Heddagarbled
Aug 9, 2025
Excellent - Excellent trip. We saw lots of humpback whales, a minke whale and puffins. Staff were great. Very good communication and organisation both from Viator and Reykjavik Sailors so that I knew exactly where and when to meet.
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M7754lwsheilaw
Aug 9, 2025
A whale of a good time - Well that was better than expected. I really didn’t expect to see so many whales and dolphins! I enjoyed our guide but I must say I really enjoyed the other cruisers who were experienced watchers. The interaction on board was FUN. the duration was just right. Maybe broadcast the discussion afterwards because there was no room to sit down
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Y806
Aug 8, 2025
perfect whalewatching - We booked the tour on 08.08.25. ES were so many whales to see, the big humpback whales jumped!! A beautiful experience. The tour highly recommended and the Service friendly, many explanations from the guide.
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From $87
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).