Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise: Luxury Wildlife Adventure from Reykjavik Old Harbor

Embark on a luxury whale watching and dolphin cruise with Harpa Yachts in Reykjavik. Experience the thrill of spotting diverse wildlife amidst picturesque scenery and enjoy the comfort of their cozy interiors and spacious outdoor areas.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & Tours - Join us for an unforgettable aquatic adventure as we set sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor on the exquisite Harpa or Amelia Rose. Our family-owned company, Harpa Yachts, brings decades of expertise to ensure you experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Faxafloi Bay.
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What's Included
  • Free WiFi
  • Guaranteed sightings or a complimentary ticket to try again
  • Warm blankets provided
Additional Information

Join Harpa Yachts for a Comfortable Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise departing from Reykjavik Old Harbor. Sail from downtown Reykjavik to Faxafloi Bay in search of whales and dolphins. Depending on the season, marvel at diverse wildlife amidst Reykjavik’s picturesque scenery. Witness puffins during summer, an exclusive sight from mid-May to mid-August….

Location
Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & Tours
Ægisgarður
Please check in 30 minutes before departure at the Old Harbour House, Aegisgardur 2, 101 Reykjavík: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AsnpWDwABGmCn5Vt7
Cancellation Policy

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

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Juliet_w
Apr 8, 2026
Amazing day - Really good day we saw harbour porpoise 🐬 and humpback whale 🐋 which was amazing the captain turned the boat engine off and stayed in the feeding area so we all managed to watch the whales the information was enough and very clear and the weather stayed amazing for us too
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Colinfragilesfriend
Feb 14, 2026
Great Tour - Great guides. We were lucky weather was great and we spotted whales early on. Everything was perfect. Knowledgeable and fun.
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Wrayj212
Feb 9, 2026
A wonderful trip - The tour was brilliant. We saw a Minky whale, 2 Humpback’s, a dolphin and some seals. The guide was a marine biologist which was impressive. She had lots of knowledge. It was freezing cold on the boat. Make sure to wear thermals and lots of layers. Also face protection. There is no need to try and bag a seat on the top deck from the start of the tour. You just freeze for the wait time and journey out to sea and as soon as there is a sighting everyone moves to look for the whale anyway! The bar where you meet serves great Icelandic hot dogs to have before or after your trip.
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Wendy_i
Jan 29, 2026
This experience was... - This experience was absolutely amazing Lucky was very informative about the whales and their environment. I look forward to bringing my family on my next visit
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Freezer4
Jan 27, 2026
Whale watching - We thoroughly enjoyed the whale watching tour. The tour guide was very informative and we were lucky enough to see some humpback whales. It was incredible. There were a few added extras that we were really surprised about, free anti sickness tablets(tha we really appreciated) and also pictures. We thought this tour was amazing and would not hesitate to recommend.
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Karen_f
Dec 25, 2025
Fabulous - Had a lovely trip out to sea. Saw some whales. The guide was very informative. The boat was clean comfortable and had a bar. I had the best time.
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Jess_w
Dec 25, 2025
Amazing experience, would recommend - The boat was really nice, they had sea sick tablets on board and a bar. Blankets also available. We were very lucky to find whales straight away, they didn't chase the whales they let them be. Once the other tour boats got too close our boat backed away to give them space which was really nice. We circled round the bay and came back and saw another whale, really informative tour guide and just a lovely company
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Hayley_w
Nov 23, 2025
Fantastic - Fantastic trip, crew were very friendly and welcoming. We saw whales up close and it's a memory that'll stay with us forever
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Melanie_t
Nov 20, 2025
Amazing Whale Experience - We had an amazing experience on the Amelia Rose yacht for the Whale and Dolphin excursion, even though we didn’t get to see a dolphin, we saw about five whale's, got some fantastic photos, the day was sunny, sky blue but quite chilly. We stayed on top so as not to miss anything but they have lovely warm cabins that service hot chocolate and snacks Definitely recommend
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Andy_j
Nov 24, 2025
Book a different tour boat if you want to learn anything about the whales - Whilst we saw both a Minke whale and a Humpback whale on the trip, this tour could have been so much better. The commentary was very minimal; after a brief and basic welcome as we set off, we didn't hear anything for over another hour - and even that was just 5 minutes of telling us that there are 4 types of dolphins/whales that we might see. But that was largely it - nothing about the chances of seeing them, what our strategy for finding them was (we seemed to just be aimlessly sailing around for the first 90 minutes), do the animals live in the bay or further out, do they migrate in different seasons, how many are there, do they live in big pods or solitary, what do they eat, etc etc. Nothing at all. Zero. Zilch. And even once we did eventually spot a minke whale, all that was said was to tell us where the whale was relative to the boat whenever it surfaced (eg "10 o'clock, 100metres"). This was such a missed opportunity and very disappointing - if you want to learn about the whales then book a different boat. Friends who took another boat had extensive commentary and information, and we could even hear a bit from another boat we sailed to which I tried listening in to at one point. Additionally, the boat that our friends booked had a professional photographer on board who took lots of photos that were then made available for free afterwards. Whilst I hadn't expected to have that (although nor did my friends!), it would have been a clear differentiator between which tour boat to use.
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From $106
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).