Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik | 3 hours 30 minutes

541 Reviews | Reykjavik
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13:00 departure
2 Adults x $76.00
$152.00
Approx Total
$152.00
Classic tour 3-3.5 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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
  • Snacks and beverages sold on board
  • Pickup is available for extra charge

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Meet us at Geirsgata 11, Special Tours ticket office, for your upcoming tour. Please arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Faxafloi Bay

    Experience the wonders of Iceland with our incredible Whale Watching adventures! Setting sail from Old Harbour in Reykjavik, our 3-3.5-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.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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541 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    343
  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Showing 1-5 of 343 reviews with 5 stars

Beautiful except

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a blast, I work in the North Sea thus have see a lot of these animals over my years, but my wife not and to see her face at seeing one was worth a thousand pictures. And the whale we saw was one of the largest I have seen. Beautiful experience

We would recommend

Published on Feb, 2025

We really enjoyed it. Easy to find and get into. Free sea sickness tablets. We saw 3 whales. The guide was funny.

An enjoyable afternoon's whale watching

Published on Feb, 2025

A very enjoyable trip during which we saw 2 hump-back whales surprisingly close to the shore. Glad I was wearing plenty of layers!

Great experience!

Published on Feb, 2025

5/5. Saw 5 different hump back whales. Tour guide was excellent and a wealth of knowledge on the animals. Great day out for all!

Amazing

Published on Feb, 2025

Great tour, amazing staff and facilities definitely recommend. Has shop for drinks and snacks also great knowledge from staff

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