Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from 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: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 diverse bird life.

Our boats prioritize your comfort with warm overalls, spacious cabins, a friendly bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Arrive 30 minutes early, and please note that tours may be shared with partners for environmental consciousness.

Weather-sensitive, with flexible refund or rescheduling policies.
Stay updated through our DAILY DIARY, and if no whales are spotted, join us again for free.
Arrange pickup services at least an hour before departure, applicable to the first tour with an extra fee for subsequent trips.

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
  • 2-3,5 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 porpoises.

On this tour, you will also experience the spectacular views of the mountains and islands around Reykjavik as well as the wonderful bird life. On board we have warm overalls, heated spacious indoor cabins, a nice bar and free WiFi.

  • 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
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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Pioneer46239198881
Aug 25, 2024
Better than imagine: My favorite Reykjavik experience! - A fantastic afternoon tour for whale watching out in Faxaflói Bay. Our guide was very informative about the island & Reykjavik’s surrounding Rekjanes peninsula, as well as the whales & other marine life we saw. The crew & captain did an excellent job of approaching whales without crowding or scaring them away.
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Laurie_b
Aug 11, 2024
Humpback out of the water! - Our group was fortunate to learn a lot from a knowledgeable, modest tour guide. She was patient in directing our eyes quickly to where humpbacks came close to the boats on curiosity, and to show off a little.
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Ekaterina_h
Aug 9, 2024
Great service - Great choice of excursions and trips, easy to book and manage your bookings. Book now, pay later is a good way to spread the cost. And you earn rewards too!
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B4847ypyvesc
Aug 4, 2024
Magic moment - Great activity! Equipment available on the boat for vests and combi. Fresh succulent waffle and at a decent price. Seasickness cachet available. The tps was sunny and clear and we were lucky enough to see several whales! Magic moment
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Tina_w
Aug 2, 2024
Calm seas and Humpbacks - What a wonderful experience! The guide was great and very knowledgeable and passionate. Saw lots of humpback whales and the sea was very calm. Highly recommend.
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Zuzana_h
Aug 1, 2024
🐳 - Thank You for the special care about my daughter on the wheelchair, the experimente to see the whales so close to the boat was unforgattable
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Geraldinea467
Jul 22, 2024
Perfect Trip - We were greeted by the lovely crew. The cabin was clean and warm (for those who could resist not being on deck) and there was a good selection of drinks and snacks, including milk for tea! (not always available). There were lots of places to look out to sea and plenty of seating. The guide was informative and the staff helpful and pleasant. Must mention decent clean toilets and the 'warm suits' that were available to those who needed them. We were lucky - the weather was good - sunny and about 14 degrees. And yes, we did see whales - hump back and Minke - also Arctic Skewer, Artic Tern, Puffins and Icelandic gulls. Fab trip, nothing to complain about at all. We would recommend this crew/boat/trip whole heartedly. It compared very well to a second trip we took 2 days later with on a different boat. Thank you.
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Sophia_l
Jul 20, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing tour! We got to see a lot of whales and dolphins. We are very happy we chose this company for our tour.
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Sobina_s
Jul 11, 2024
Definitely worth it if you are in Iceland! - The staff really tried to make sure we saw as many whales and dolphins as we possibly could! The guide was super informative and very funny! Definitely worth it if you are in Iceland! Boat was really good too with toilets, overalls you could use if you got cold and also handing out bags if anyone was feeling sea sick!
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Vicky_h
Aug 20, 2024
Humpback whale - Saw a lot of great birds with excellent descriptions from our guide. Saw one humpback whale, very exciting. A very windy and choppy ride on the water today.
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