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Iceland Whale Watching: Luxury Speedboat Adventure
4.6
223 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
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(223 Ratings)
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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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Brittney_p
Oct 29, 2025
Great experience, great team - so glad we booked this specific tour! - The team has no control over whether we actually see any whales on the tour, BUT WE DID and that’s the most important part of this review 😉 They told us that the boats call out to each other when there’s a sighting and the extra cost for the speed boat vs the larger boats is SO worth it bc of how quickly they can get to the whales. Great experience, great team - so glad we booked this specific tour!
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V4451dfrachelk
Oct 28, 2025
Speedboat whale watching - Absolutely brilliant way to whale watching. Our guide Rebekah was knowledgeable and just wonderful. Our driver took us close to whales and we had a thrilling speedboat ride which was exhilarating. Well worth the money.
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Samantha_s
Oct 25, 2025
Beyond expectations - Easy to find location. Great experience! We got lucky and saw two humpback whales about 5min into the experience. We also were able to see a minke whale! The boat was exciting but most importantly effective! We were able to get close to the whales. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and super great at finding the whales for us. 10 out of 10. Will do again on my next Iceland trip
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Paul_c
Oct 21, 2025
Truly awful weather, but... - Truly awful weather, but what an experience! So very very lucky to see the humpbacks leaping from the water and slapping their fins on the sea from mere feet away! Rebecca was such a great guide
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Ella_k
Oct 13, 2025
Worth every penny! - Truly amazing!
I’ve done whale watching tours other places, either in a large boat or smaller boats but never a really fast maneuverable inflatable boat like this.
SUCH a difference! You get way closer to the animals and you are able to be almost water level.
Plus the group is small (max is like 10 or 12; we had 8). There are two seats per row so everyone gets a front row seat.
The guide (a marine biologist named Anika) was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. She didn’t need a loudspeaker or microphone because everyone is right there. Made it really easy to hear her and ask questions. She got asked some offbeat questions but had good answers and clearly knew her stuff.
The boat is very fast so you can get places faster than the big boats and when the whales move they can follow. I felt like we got to get much closer and we saw a lot.
It’s such a fun ride too! The seats have little shock absorbers. They give you gear to stay warm and dry. If you like coasters you’ll like this.
Highly recommend—costs more than the big boats but so worth it! The ride was fun, we saw a lot, and I learned new things.
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Darby
Oct 13, 2025
Amazing Whale Watching with Annika - This speedboat tour was unforgettable! Annika was fantastic—she helped us spot minke and humpback whales and a dolphin pod with ease. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even better. a fast boat, stunning wildlife seen right up close, and a guide who truly cares. Highly recommend!
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Suzsems
Sep 30, 2025
Great day whale watching!! - We had a fabulous time on this excursion! The weather was perfect and the staff was incredibly helpful and nice. The boat was a lot of fun to be on and we saw many whales the day we went. My husband and I highly recommend doing this and the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the whales and good at spotting them. They give you everything you need-warm wetsuits, gloves, and even googles so your eyes won't burn in the wind. Just book it!
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216saraht
Sep 15, 2025
Lots of whales - super fun experience! - FANTASTIC! My manly husband squealed with glee at all the whales. The guide was great and the captain would speed over to get us to the best places / when we saw a blow. We really did see tons of minke whales, and got to see two humpback whales right next to the boat. Highly recommend this speedboat experience because in the open air you can see all around you.
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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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