Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik focusing on Minke, Humpback, and Orca Whales

Experience the thrill of whale watching in Reykjavik with a 90% sighting success rate. Spot Minke, Humpback, and Orca whales, along with other marine wildlife. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Faxaflói - Delight in the thrill of encountering majestic whales, elegant dolphins, or playful porpoises on our accessible whale watching tours departing from downtown Reykjavík. This “once-in-a-lifetime” adventure will be unforgettable! Throughout the year, witness a diverse array of marine mammals just minutes from the shore, including minke,…
What's Included
  • Panoramic views
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinks and snacks available for purchase
  • Spacious observation decks
  • Professional guides
  • Restroom on board
  • Guided tours in English
Additional Information

Our expansive network for spotting whales has achieved a success rate of 90% for sightings. Our whale watching expeditions mainly target Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Orca Killer Whales, along with other marine animals such as porpoises, dolphins and a range of other species.
Kindly bear in mind that as this is a wildlife expedition, sightings of any…

Location
Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & Tours
Ægisgarður
We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nataliia_h
Dec 25, 2025
Review - The whale watching program exceeded all our expectations! We saw everything we hoped for — whales very close to the boat, their backs, powerful blows of water, and even their tails rising above the ocean. It was an absolutely breathtaking experience to see these magnificent animals in their natural environment. The tour was well organized, the guide was knowledgeable and passionate, and the atmosphere on board was wonderful. We were truly amazed and full of emotions — it’s a memory we will carry with us for a lifetime. Highly recommended to everyone visiting Iceland!
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Clifton_s
Nov 12, 2025
As we all know, timing... - As we all know, timing is everything. I don't know if it was the end of season, but every charter was go I ng for the same small number of sightings. The seas were crowded. Our time was driven by other factors. This particular boat was delightful. Rough season made for a hard day but they took excellent care of us.
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Joannak174
Oct 31, 2025
Excellent tour- highly recommend 👌 - Brilliant tour, we seen pair of whales, an older single female whale and mink whale just after leaving the harbour, friendly staff and excellent tour guide who shared many interesting facts. We were very lucky when the whales came to investigate the boat. Highly recommend this tour. Very condisiderate of the whales and their environment.
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David_f
Oct 9, 2025
Top! Beautiful experience! - Beautiful spot to watch whales, we were a bit unlucky from the weather, the children were slightly seasick. Travel tablets for the children in case of emergency are recommended. The driver maneuvered very well and was close to the whales, but not too close not to disturb the animals.
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Jordan_h
Jul 25, 2025
Pretty incredible... - Pretty incredible experience! We saw so many humpbacks and some got really close to the boat! The guide was really well informed and the boat was really good about getting us close to the whales pretty quickly!
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Jana_w
Jul 22, 2025
Wonderful experience - Tour guide was very personable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. Obviously loved her job! Very comfortable boat and we were fortunate to see a lot of humpback whale activity up close.
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Lisa_a
Jan 2, 2026
Great experience - Great whale watching experience, the guard was very knowledgeable and explained well how to spot the whales
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Bruce_p
Aug 9, 2025
Nice experience. Very... - Nice experience. Very informative about lifestyle, personality, eating and migration patterns of humpback whales. Multiple sitings.
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Lorys_s
Jul 28, 2025
Whale Watching Review - It's a long ride back and forth. Bring a book or cards... at the time we took the excursion, there were very few whales. Could not even get pictures.
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Gianfranco_c
Jan 15, 2026
Join us and go to bother the whales - This was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in all my years of traveling around the world. It’s not really a whale watching tour at all. In reality, it consists of going out in a boat that never gets far from the harbor and then chasing poor whales, disturbing their peace. Every time a tail or even the smallest water spout appears, the boat rushes toward the unfortunate whale, which of course gets scared and swims away. In 2026, activities like this should be banned. Neither my family nor I would ever have joined had we known it was something so barbaric. I strongly suggest the company rename it to what it truly is: “Join us and go to bother the whales.” Stay away, this is a complete waste of money.
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From $98
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).