Reykjavik Whale-Watching Cruise: Encounter Minke Whales, Humpbacks, and More
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Reykjavík
Embark on an exciting whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik and encounter minke whales, humpbacks, and more. Choose from a Classic or Express cruise and capture Reykjavik's native marine life in the wild.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Geirsgata 11 - Join a whale watching tour with an expert guide in search of marine wildlife in Faxaflói Bay. Your guide will tell you all about the surrounding area and what types of ocean and bird life you can expect to see.
What's Included
- Access to Free WiFi
- Complimentary Sea Sickness Tablets
- Thermal Overalls Available for Use
- Heated Indoor Seating Areas
- Downloadable Special Tours App (Multiple Languages)
- Sightings Guarantee with Free Return Ticket
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drink (can be purchased on board)
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee)
Additional Information
Embark on a whale-watching voyage from Reykjavik in search of minke whales, humpbacks, and more. Dress up in the coveralls provided, and keep an eye out for harbor porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, and whales while you navigate the tranquil waters of Faxaflói Bay. During your voyage, your knowledgeable guide will provide informative commentary about Reykjavik’s native marine wildlife. Don’t forget to have your camera on standby to catch sight of these creatures in their natural habitat. Opt for the 3-3.5-hour Classic voyage, or if you’re pressed for time, the 2-2.5-hour Express Cruise on a speedier vessel might be your best option. Please be informed that the Classic cruise departs at 9:00, 13:00, and 17:00 while the Express Cruise is scheduled for 10:00, 14:00, and 21:00. Bear in mind that sailing times are subject to changes depending on the season.
- German guidance available on Classic tours from May 1st - September 30th.
- Operates in a variety of weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If cancelled due to unsuitable sailing conditions, you will be give the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
- Hotel pick up: Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply).
- Wheelchair accessible for the 3 - 3.5 hours trip
Location
Geirsgata 11
Geirsgata
Please make your way to the Special Tours Ticket Office, located at Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavik.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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X3103zpgiuliag
Mar 7, 2024
Whale watching in a beautiful place - Wonderful experience! We spotted a humpback whale, and then it followed us back! The scenery during the tour is also stunning. Took so many videos of it, it was great.
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Piersc2024
Feb 18, 2024
Great experience - We set off on the tour with two young children and we saw lots of humpback whales pretty much as soon as we left the harbour. It was amazing to see them surrounded by such beautiful scenery. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and we were all in awe of the whales. We had good weather and the trip was very smooth. There are refreshments available on board.
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Jakast002
Feb 13, 2024
Great whale watching tour! - We can definitely recommend the whale watching cruise with Special Tours, everything was well organised and we enjoyed it a lot!
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Dianec662
Feb 12, 2024
Brilliant - Friendly staff, safety was paramount. Great guide pointing out every sighting. Hot drinks and snacks available. Sea sickness preventative available. Extra warm clothing if you needed it and some fleece throws. Everywhere on board was clean and tidy. I was particularly pleased that the photos the guide took were available online, so I could just enjoy watching the whales and not stress about taking photos.
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Departure41591716315
Jan 11, 2024
Wicked Whale Watching! - Brilliant tour, and we were lucky to see two humpback whales (Billy & Joel), and some seals. Ship was well equipped and tour guide Adam was funny and informative! Highly recommend!
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468jamier
Jan 6, 2024
Fantastic Experience - Absolutely amazing. Very friendly and knowledgable crew. Will definetly go back to themfor any future tours when I do eventually go bckto Reykjavik/Iceland! Just an FYI it can be very cold on theseas so get the free suits on early!
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Sarah_w
Nov 20, 2023
Amazing experience would recommend - The guide was amazing and very knowledgeable, we had some fantastic sightings of the humpback whale. The only thing I would say is that quite a few times when we spotted the whale they would turn the boat so the front would have the view, we couldn’t all stand at the front so the rest of us were running side to side trying to see, if possible maybe allow other areas of the boat to get the prime view
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Storyteller568052
Nov 15, 2023
Special tour indeed, made our last day in Iceland a treat. - Fantastic tour.
Patrick was great at keeping folks engaged.
Had us laughing a good few times, brilliant gags. My husband was quoting the if you lay a Blue Whale flat on a basketball court, the game would be cancelled 🤣🤣🤣 for an hour afterwards.
Even though there wasn't any dolphins or porpoises after we left Billy, there was lots of chat about the area, islands and landmarks that kept you looking about.
A hard job when everyone is expecting whales galore, you did really, really well keeping the enthusiasm going.
Even got treated to the appearance of a Minke whale alongside Billy doing some breach lunge feeding.
Well worth a visit
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J1668mvamyb
Nov 10, 2023
Amazing 🤩 - Such an amazing tour. We went on Tuesday 7th November 2023 and even though the whales were mostly hiding that day (they’re wild animals, there’s not a lot you can do), we still had an incredible time. The tour guide was excellent (apologies I can’t remember his name but we went at 1pm). He was full of knowledge yet comical, he is definitely an asset to special tours. Have been twice already but will definitely be back next year ☺️
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Georgia_g
Nov 11, 2023
Worth the cold! - Seeing humpback whales in the wild was unbelievable! The guides knew exactly where to go and were very knowledgeable
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