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Guided Whale Watching Experience from Reykjavik: Sight Minke, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, and More
4.7
47 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on a thrilling 2-hour guided whale watching experience from Reykjavik. Spot majestic Minke and Humpback whales, playful dolphins, and more. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!
Embark on a thrilling 2-hour guided whale watching experience from Reykjavik. Spot majestic Minke and Humpback whales, playful dolphins, and more. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Faxaflói Bay - Begin the adventure at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour by boarding one of the comfortable whale watching vessels. As the journey into Faxaflói Bay begins, enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains while the crew provides fascinating insights into Iceland’s marine life and natural surroundings.
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- Faxaflói Bay - Begin the adventure at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour by boarding one of the comfortable whale watching vessels. As the journey into Faxaflói Bay begins, enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains while the crew provides fascinating insights into Iceland’s marine life and natural surroundings.
- Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre - As the boat departs or returns to the harbour, take in the views of Harpa, Reykjavík’s renowned glass concert hall. Its glistening façade mirrors the bay’s light, making it one of Iceland’s most photographed sites.
- Mount Esja - On clear days, enjoy stunning views of Mount Esja towering behind Reykjavík, with the Snæfellsnes Peninsula visible in the distance — often referred to as “Iceland in Miniature” due to its varied landscapes and volcanic peaks.
- Old Harbour - After a few hours at sea, the tour wraps up back at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour. Warm up with complimentary overalls and savor a hot drink on board while reflecting on the memorable whale watching experience.
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
- 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
- Snacks and beverages sold on board
- Pickup is available for extra charge
Additional Information
Explore the marvels of Iceland with our exceptional Whale Watching tours.
Set off on an unforgettable adventure from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, traveling into Faxaflói Bay to see Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, and Harbour porpoises.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of Reykjavik’s nearby mountains, islands, and lively birdlife.
For your comfort, our boats…
Explore the marvels of Iceland with our exceptional Whale Watching tours.
Set off on an unforgettable adventure from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, traveling into Faxaflói Bay to see Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, and Harbour porpoises.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of Reykjavik’s nearby mountains, islands, and lively birdlife.
For your comfort, our boats offer warm overalls, comfortable indoor cabins, a charming bar, and free Wi-Fi.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(47 Ratings)
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Carlarayej2026
Feb 23, 2026
Fin Whales in the bay - Wonderful to see two young Fin Whales 🐋 in their natural environment. Thanks to Joe being a friendly, knowledgeable guide. Definitely recommend.
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Qitong
Feb 16, 2026
Great experience - Guide was informative. Boat was comfortable. There are waterproof overalls on board and definitely recommend wearing them-kept us warm on the deck. We saw two humpbacks, super cute.
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Amymq7225qu
Jan 23, 2026
Amazing experience - We had a fantastic time. We saw 4 humpback whales which was absolutely amazing! I thought that we were given plenty of time to enjoy watching the whales, the guide was really informative. I also thought this was great value for money having seen similar experiences for higher prices.
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Francesca
Jan 4, 2026
Amazing! We’ll be back - The trip surpassed expectations, the boat was so comfortable and warm inside and the deck felt safe (if a bit windy!). Selina was so sweet and helpful, super friendly too! We saw apple and banana, a pair of humpbacks who are bonded - apparently incredibly rare for humpbacks. They choose to stay in the bay instead of travelling to find mates every winter, history will say they’re ’just good friends’ I’m sure ;)
I suffered from motion sickness and the staff gave me lots of help and a sickness tablet.
Wear WARM clothes and double gloves- you get very cold on deck where the best views are!
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Mounia
Dec 27, 2025
Perfect. - A magical moment, we could see the whales up close. The captain was very respectful of animals.
Also, we received an excellent welcome, there is the possibility to warm up inside and our guide was excellent.
Thank you very much for this moment
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Mats
Dec 26, 2025
Whale worth your time! - Great guide and crew! Fantastic "bad" weather including crazy winds and rain. Everything you really want from a whale watching boat adventure in Reykjavik (you can get warm inside with some hot chocolate if you need to). Got to see a couple of humpback whales. Check. Beautiful.
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Calus85
Dec 23, 2025
December whale watching - Great tour of the bay and seeing humpback whales so close in the open waters!
The guides and crew were all brilliant and having the heated cabins and added thermals was an added bonus.
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807l_szl_k
Dec 22, 2025
Great whale watching - We were very lucky, we were able to see to close two whales. We spent a lot of time around them, they came to very close to us. The guide has a good knowledge, and she kept us informed though the whole tour.
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Zoe
Dec 17, 2025
Amazing Experience All Round! - A great boat with friendly and informative crew and plenty of space for families. The seated areas were heated and had ample space for relaxing and enjoying the scenery in the trip out. The whales were frolicking, giving us over an hour of full whale watching experience with dives, breaching, waving and generally amazing behaviour just a short distance from our boat. Refreshments were available on the ship but we recommend taking own lunch or snacks if you’re with children as the choices are limited (as advertised). Overall this was a well planned experience that was well worth booking.
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Wendi
Dec 4, 2025
Friendly and helpful - Though the seas were ROUGH…everyone was super friendly and helpful, offering seasickness medicine and ginger candy.
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