REYKJAVIK · WHALE WATCHING
The trips worth heading out on.
The 15 reykjavik whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
Cruise off Reykjavík on the Amelia Rose yacht for a 3-hour whale-watching sail with expert guidance, warm blankets, and panoramic decks.
Most Popular“Amazing experience. The guide was informative and thorough. Not too full we felt crammed in and plenty of time was given to see everything. We had 4 young children with us who loved the trip. Massively exceeded our expectations!”
Reykjavik whale watching with marine-biologist guides, warm overalls, WiFi onboard, and a free return if whales or dolphins don’t show.
“Banana was awesome Saw seals that was a great addition. Would love it to be longer with seeing the whales”
Join a pro-led whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxaflói Bay, with overalls, heated cabins, and a free rebook.
“Amazing tour!!! We seen 4 humpback whales in total, and even got to see the tail of banana. The weather was very smooth and our guide was very very approachable. I took a sea sickness tablet prior to the tour which worked wonders. The views were amazing too, just make sure to wrap up warm.”
Yacht whale watching from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxaflói Bay, with Harpa and island views, plus a return cruise if no whales.
“Did not expect much in January but were so excited Humpback jump totally out of the water near our tour boat. There were 2 other boats out searching as there were numerous reports about whale sightings in previous days.”
Visit Whales of Iceland in Reykjavík to see life-size whale models, play with interactive exhibits, and watch included documentaries in the Fin Whale Theatre.
“Great exhibition. Enjoyed this activity after whale watching in the bay.”
Whale and dolphin yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor in Faxafloi Bay, with guided spotting, Wi‑Fi photos, and warm blankets.
“Great crew, very informative. Lots of space to watch the whales. Beautiful boat with carved wood interior.”
Reykjavík whales and puffins in one 4-hour combo: Old Skuli for close puffins, then whale watching in Faxaflói Bay on Andrea.
“Awesome! Went when the water was very still and saw lots of whales and puffins :)”
Reykjavik midnight sun whale watching in Faxafloi Bay with warm gear, expert marine guides, live music, and a strong chance of seeing whales.
“It was worth every penny. Amazing experience, great boat, fantastic people.”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with a marine biologist guide, puffins by nearby islands, and sea-level wildlife action.
“Got to see puffins, humpbacks, porpoises and minky whales. Was very happy with the tour and the guide. They took photos for the group, so we all could really focus on the whales.”
Visit the Whales of Iceland whale museum in Reykjavik with life-size models, audio in 17 languages, and documentary screenings included.
“Amazing. See and compare the real look and size of different whales types, side by side. There is also a very good documentry video on whales.”
Hop on Reykjavik’s fast whale-watching express. Modern boat, warm overalls, live English guide, and a quick run to the action.
“boat was fast and had the perfect size. not too many people on board. george and his team were perfect hosts. we got to see various dolphins and some minke whales. duration also was perfect. thumbs up!!!”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with warm waterproof gear, city photo stops at Sun Voyager and Harpa, and a fast chase.
“Rebekah was an amazing guide. We saw three different types of whales and got so close that a humpback whale swam under the boat and we saw him breaching multiple times. Amazing experience, I can’t recommend it enough. Plus the use of the speed boats allows you to get to different locations so much quicker…”
Fast RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with warm gear, expert guidance, and a summer puffin island stop in Faxaflói Bay.
“Trip was fun, boats are amazing. Got a few quick glimpses of whales. Saw Puffins. Crew was good. Helpful and informative Felt safe tge whole time. Recommend this trip.”
Midnight sun meets whale watching from Reykjavik, with warm coveralls, a learning onboard show, and a bonus Whale-Watching Centre visit.
“Second time I've done this and great both times, although very different type of sightings. This time we saw 6-10 Minke whales for a considerable period if time, with Rob the naturalist giving lots of insights into their behaviour. This is a must do tour every time I visit Iceland.”
Reykjavik whale watching in Faxafloi Bay with marine talks, onboard Wi‑Fi photo uploads, and a return ticket if sightings are scarce.
“We had a 3 hour trip and once we got out to the right area, we spent a good hour watching loads of hump back whales coming up out of the water, some quite close to the boat. Extraordinary! The guide told us quickly where the latest whale was by using clock directions, and explained…”
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