Iceland Whale Watching Tour: Spot Minke, Humpback Whales & More in Reykjavik's Faxaflói Bay
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9 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on a thrilling 3-3.5 hour Whale Watching adventure in Reykjavik's Faxaflói Bay. Spot Minke, Humpback whales, Dolphins, and more while enjoying stunning views and onboard amenities.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Reykjavik Sailors Whale Watching and Northern Lights Adventures - We start our trip from a beautiful harbour in the city center and sail out to Kollafjöður, where you can see the island in the bay.
Videy Island is known for the Lennon/One Peace tower, Richard Scerra’s ‘Milestones’, and other attractions, along with great bird life.
Then we continue on to Faxaflói Bay, popular for whale and bird watching, sea angling, and also great fishing grounds.
The mountain ring seen from the bay, among which Snaefellsjökull Glacier may be spotted on clear days, is particularly beautiful.
Please note that in case of cancellation of the whale watching tour, the price of the entire ticket will not be refunded, only the whale watching part. The ticket to the museum is open, meaning you can freely choose when you want to go. This does not have to happen on the same day that your whale watching tour is scheduled.
What's Included
- Complimentary high-speed WiFi on board
- Guaranteed whale sighting or free return ticket
- Comfortable heated indoor cabins with toilets
- Guidance by experienced and knowledgeable professionals
- Includes entry to the Whales of Iceland Exhibition
- Engaging 3 to 3.5-hour whale watching adventure
- Free seasickness tablets available for a smooth experience
- Provided warm flotation overalls for safety and warmth
What's Not Included
- Snacks and beverages sold on board
- Pickup is available for extra charge, pre-booked pickup service do not apply to Whales of Iceland
Additional Information
Delve into the best that Iceland can offer with extraordinary Whale Watching adventures.
Our tours are designed to provide a unique encounter and we strive to make this an unforgettable experience for you.
Embark on a 3-3.5 hour Whale Watching voyage from Old Harbour in the heart of Reykjavik. We navigate into Faxaflói bay on a quest to spot Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour porpoises and Killer whales.
During this tour, you’ll also admire the magnificent views of mountains and islands surrounding Reykjavik as well as its vibrant bird life. Our boat features warm overalls, cozily heated spacious indoor cabins, a pleasant bar and complimentary WiFi.
- 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.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Abbie_d
Mar 15, 2024
Brilliant - Brilliant trip! While we did only see one Whale, we spent lots of time observing it and was given loads of information by the tours host.
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Knikki
Jan 14, 2024
Great Fun Day Trip - Great trip and day out, our guide was fantastic and we thankfully got to see whales, it was a fabulous trip. The exhibition was also very interesting, thoroughly enjoyed it all.
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Georgia_s
Mar 27, 2023
Great tour! So glad we booked - This was an amazing trip! We were unable to go out on our scheduled trip due to rough seas and having our 4 year old with us, but we changed our trip to the next morning (our last day). The man commentating the tour was funny, friendly and informative. We saw lots Fin whales (which is very rare on this tour), humpback whales and dolphins. The sea wasn't too rough and although obviously the boat rocked no-one in the family felt at ll sea sick.
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Q2534hwdg
Nov 29, 2022
Do it - This was top of my list when visiting Iceland.
Lucas was the guide and kept us informed throughout the trip.
I got to see a humpback and minke
They even provide complimentary sea sickness tablets
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Henry
Mar 4, 2020
Brilliant customer service - We were really looking forward to our whale watching trip. We were very unlucky with the weather, so it was postponed until the following day. However, it was still too dangerous to go and we weren't able to fit it in before we left. Throughout this they were really communicative, helpful, tried everything they could to make it happen for us, and gave us a full refund without question. We'll be back some day and will definitely be using these guys, as they deserve the business. Thanks so much
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Lauren_l
Oct 28, 2023
Excellent trip - Excellent trip, seen humpback whale, minke whale and dolphins. Had a little shop onboard toilets & sea sickness tablets if needed. Advise: iceland class children 0-6 and youth 7-15. Confusion with tickets and had to pay extra while there.
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Philip
Jun 10, 2019
Saw some minkie and dolphins going crazy - The boat was nice, the guide was excellent.
The only reason for the 4 star is that I had hoped to see the larger whales like in the picture.
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Linnea_l
Jan 7, 2024
Underwhelmed - The gentleman narrating was knowledgeable but a bit kitschy. We went out to the bay to see the two humpback whales that have been hunting there for past two weeks. Not much action from what another passenger said. Waters were calm but maybe we’d see a bit more out of the bay?
The young gentleman taking the tickets was not welcoming bordering on rude. Not a good face for the company.
The saving grace were the passengers! I made some good connections!
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Ajay_b
Jun 2, 2023
Read before you buy this tour - Waste of time, we couldn’t watch any whales and operator provided option to come another day which is not practical for someone with back to back tours scheduled.
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