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“Excellent! We were lucky with the clear weather and flat sea giving us excellent views of humpbacks several times. Very helpful and informative guide too. Highly recommend.”
Reykjavik whale watching with marine-biologist guides, warm overalls, WiFi onboard, and a free return if whales or dolphins don’t show.
“Great guide, very knowledgeable. Loved the fact they took photos of our trip and sent them to you afterwards (you email company, they then send)”
Join a pro-led whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxaflói Bay, with overalls, heated cabins, and a free rebook.
“Wrap up warm, plenty of layers needed but excellent tour with two humpback whales showing off a number of times! Guide (Patrick) was very entertaining.”
Yacht whale watching from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxaflói Bay, with Harpa and island views, plus a return cruise if no whales.
“We saw the whales dive multiple times and tried a fel local drinks onboard. Very comfortable journey. We trultly enjoyed. Thank you”
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.
“Very small but great place. We spend around 30 minutes inside.”
Whale and dolphin yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor in Faxafloi Bay, with guided spotting, Wi‑Fi photos, and warm blankets.
“Perfect afternoon we saw 3 humpback whales, lots of minke whales, pods of dolphins and porpoises. An excellent trip!”
Reykjavík whales and puffins in one 4-hour combo: Old Skuli for close puffins, then whale watching in Faxaflói Bay on Andrea.
“This was an amazing activity with knowledgeable and friendly guides. Saw loads of whales and dolphins in the area we went to. Spent over an hour at this spot. Puffin Island was superb too. Not only for Puffins as we saw Black Gullimots too. Would definitely recommend this activity.”
Reykjavik midnight sun whale watching in Faxafloi Bay with warm gear, expert marine guides, live music, and a strong chance of seeing whales.
“An excellent tour with the opportunity to see lots of wildlife in beautiful surroundings. We had an unforgettable experience!”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with a marine biologist guide, puffins by nearby islands, and sea-level wildlife action.
“Wow what an adventure. So much fun. Highly recommend the RIB experience if you can it is so much more personable. We had an amazing few hours with Whale Safari and managed to see four Humpbacks, a Minkie and a Porpoise. An unforgettable experience.”
Visit the Whales of Iceland whale museum in Reykjavik with life-size models, audio in 17 languages, and documentary screenings included.
“Very nice experience we had, enjoyed listening about lovely dolphins and whales and see they real size. Highly recomended! Thank you!”
Hop on Reykjavik’s fast whale-watching express. Modern boat, warm overalls, live English guide, and a quick run to the action.
“We really enjoyed the whale watching express boat trip. The whole experience was perfectly organised, not too crowded, and the boat itself was fast and smooth, and felt very safe. The waterproof coveralls were great, keeping both wind and spray out. The guy providing commentary was very good, although if you're sitting outside when the…”
Small-group RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with warm waterproof gear, city photo stops at Sun Voyager and Harpa, and a fast chase.
“Amazing from start to finish!! The boat ride was thrilling! Being able to see the island from the water was beautiful! Our weather was unseasonably warm- so that may have added to the outstanding day. The dolphins were leaping and zig zagging around the boat entertaining us for several min. Then the humpbacks! We were…”
Fast RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with warm gear, expert guidance, and a summer puffin island stop in Faxaflói Bay.
“Such an amazing experience. Being on a small RIB boat, you get close up to the whales and dolphins, which was magical. Tons of puffins everywhere.”
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.
“Worth every penny! Brilliant experience with an amazing tour guide. Ran so smoothly and loads of different creatures were pointed out to us. Definitely an experience everyone must have”
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