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Iceland Whale Watching: Luxury Speedboat Adventure
4.6
231 Ratings
Reykjavík
Experience the thrill of speedboat whale watching in Reykjavík, Iceland. Our brand new speedboats offer comfort and security with 12 suspension seats. Join a small group for a personalized tour and learn about the whales and wildlife of Faxa bay.
Experience the thrill of speedboat whale watching in Reykjavík, Iceland. Our brand new speedboats offer comfort and security with 12 suspension seats. Join a small group for a personalized tour and learn about the whales and wildlife of Faxa bay.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Special Tours - Katla Whale Watching is the perfect way to experience the amazing wild life found in Faxaflói Bay, on whose southern shore the capital Reykjavik is located. Many species of whales, dolphins and even seals are to be found in these waters. In addition, the bay is home to millions of sea birds of various species, including the beautiful puffin.
- Special Tours - Katla Whale Watching is the perfect way to experience the amazing wild life found in Faxaflói Bay, on whose southern shore the capital Reykjavik is located. Many species of whales, dolphins and even seals are to be found in these waters. In addition, the bay is home to millions of sea birds of various species, including the beautiful puffin.
What's Included
- Lifejacket included for safety
- 2-hour luxury Rib boat tour
- Expert guidance in English on marine life and local area
- Warm waterproof gear provided, including overalls, gloves, and goggles
- Lifejacket included for safety
- 2-hour luxury Rib boat tour
- Expert guidance in English on marine life and local area
- Warm waterproof gear provided, including overalls, gloves, and goggles
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Experience Iceland’s majestic giants aboard our stunning, high-speed boats. These brand-new vessels are fitted with 12 suspension seats to maximize comfort, safety, and enjoyment. With a guide-to-client ratio of 12:1, guests will enjoy an intimate group setting where the guide shares fascinating insights about the whales and other wildlife in Faxa Bay….
Experience Iceland’s majestic giants aboard our stunning, high-speed boats. These brand-new vessels are fitted with 12 suspension seats to maximize comfort, safety, and enjoyment. With a guide-to-client ratio of 12:1, guests will enjoy an intimate group setting where the guide shares fascinating insights about the whales and other wildlife in Faxa Bay.
Join this incredible two-hour nature adventure!
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- Dress warmly
- A minimum of 1 adult per booking is required
Location
Special Tours
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
4.6
(231 Ratings)
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Sherpa45515740736
May 28, 2026
Highly recommend. Just hanging out with a humpback… - Alex and Yoda make a great team. Alex is the perfect guide, welcoming, friendly, caring, very knowledgeable and full of passion for the job. Its was a great trip. Thanks.
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Saul_i
May 22, 2026
Great experience! We saw... - Great experience! We saw double humpback whales as well as a minky whale and puffins amongst other sea birds. Because of the small boat we were able to get around very quickly and get very close to the animals. Our tour guide Alex was fantastic and very knowledgeable and was also able to liven up the event with a great sense of humor. He was really helpful in answering our questions and we'd highly recommend the tour and specifically Alex to a couple of humpback whales as well as a minke whale and puffins, amongst other seabirds. Our tour guide, Alex. Because of the small boat we were able to get around very quickly and get very close to the animals. Our tour guide, Alex, was fantastic and very knowledgeable and was also able to liven up the event with a great sense of humor. He was really helpful in answering our questions and we'd highly recommend the tour and specifically Alex to any whale lovers who are visiting Iceland.
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Dwight_c
May 18, 2026
Exciting and highly informative - We chose this tour because it was highly rated and the shortest (fastest) of the whale watch activities we found. Our guide Alex (and driver Yoda) made a wonderful team. While we didn’t see whales, we saw harbor porpoises, birds including puffins, and white tipped dolphins. The information Alex provided about all the sea life, especially whales, was far and away more than I’ve ever learned before- and I’ve seen whales in the Azores and in Alaska. I was so impressed, I asked him if he was a zoologist or naturalist!! Yes, you bounce around a bit on this tour, and make sure you wear a hat and gloves (they provide those if you forgot). It takes a while to put on the waterproof coveralls, and they suggest you arrive 30 minutes before the tour to do that.
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Marina_w
May 15, 2026
Very professional! ... - Very professional! Provided everything we needed for a fast trek through the ocean. Saw some incredible dolphins and lots of puffins. The whales were uncooperative but it didn’t seem to matter. We had a great time! The boats really moves through the water.
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Chloe_w
May 8, 2026
Incredible experience - By far the best excursion I’ve ever been on. The conditions at sea were very calm which brought us lots of visitors. We saw dolphins, porpoises, minke whales and humpbacks!!! They are beautiful animals. It was like nothing you’ve ever seen before. They were so close to our rib, I couldn’t believe my eyes. If you visit Reykjavík, you MUST do this excursion - you will not regret it!
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Katharinaa991
May 7, 2026
A great time! - The speedboat ride was way more fun than I expected! Even in the choppy waters everyone on our boat had a good time. The coveralls and goggles and such that they provided did keep me warm enough during the trip, but that wind was no joke! Unfortunately due to the winds we weren't able to spot a whale, but we did get to see some puffins and the marine biologist gave us a lot of good information about them and the local ducks and loons. We also got to see Harpa from the water and she told us some about the architecture. It was my last day in Iceland so I didn't get to take them up on the offer of a free ride on their large boat, but they said it doesn't have an expiration date, so I'm happy to have an excuse to come back and try again to spot a whale! No regrets. It was a great way to spend the morning.
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Simon_g
Apr 23, 2026
We had a fantastic whale... - We had a fantastic whale watching experience on a fast Rib boat from Reykjavik. The day was sunny and beautiful despite the cold, and we saw Humpback whales, Minke whales, white-beaked Dolphins and lots of different seabird species. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable, and it was a thrilling experience. Highly recommended.
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Ymbain
Nov 2, 2025
Whale watching experience- fantastic - Great trip, family took the seasickness tablets that were on offer on the boat.
They saw plenty of whales and dolphins.
Would recommend.
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Raymond_b
May 29, 2026
Title - I enjoyed the trip however one member found it rough
But we all enjoyed the experience and would do it again
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Kristine
Nov 14, 2025
Don’t go & prevent spinal fracture - It is 1 year since I travelled with this company. Boat driver riding high waves too fast, boat launching into air, slamming to sea. Caused a T12 compression fracture with 6mm broken off, I will never be the same again. The company does not care, the country does not care. Don’t go on the RIB boats to see the whales.
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