Whale Watching in Reykjavik: An Enterprising Encounter with Sea Mammals

Embark on an unforgettable whale watching adventure in Reykjavik. Encounter whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural habitat while supporting an environmentally friendly company.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elding Whale Watching - Embark on a 2 to 3.5-hour cruise in Faxaflói Bay to spot whales and other wildlife. Enjoy breathtaking views and exceptional onboard services. Guests are welcome to use our overalls to stay warm on the outdoor deck.
    The most frequently seen whales are humpback and minke whales, though other species occasionally visit the bay…
What's Included
  • Complimentary on-board WiFi
  • Live guide expertise
  • Protective gear including overalls, raincoats, and blankets
  • Included admission to the Wildlife Exhibition
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of observing whales, dolphins, porpoises, and birds on this cruise departing from Reykjavik, where you can witness wildlife in their natural environment along the capital’s coastline. Whales and dolphins are spotted on over 90% of our tours, regardless of the season! Should you not encounter a whale or dolphin, you will receive a…

Location
Elding Whale Watching
Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Veronikavw8614zg
Jan 19, 2026
Optimally designed tour - Great Tour Guide Pedro created a welcoming atmosphere and warm overalls available in all sizes to stand the cold wind. Warm drinks inside and enough toilets. We saw a whale and other animals which was awesome. Length was optimal. I highly recommend this tour.
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Carly_b
Jan 17, 2026
Lovely trip - Absolutely loved the experience, wrap up warm! We saw Banana the humpback whale and an assortment of seabirds including puffins. After observing banana for a while we went in search of other sightings but couldn’t locate any so returned to watch banana for a little while longer. Crew were very mindful of the code of conduct so not to watch for too long or there to be too many boats surrounding him (her?). Loved the boat, crew all helpful and welcoming - well stocked bar!
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Sara_s
Jan 17, 2026
A Bucket List check - Wonderful trip, staff was very kind and helpful. Sights were wonderful. Information given about whales and their habits was very interesting
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Jo_l
Jan 17, 2026
Great Trip! - A great trip we really enjoyed it. We were very lucky to see humpback whales and sea lions. Eldin staff really helpful and very informative.
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Tom_c
Jan 16, 2026
Wow! - What a trip! Wrap up warm and expect nothing and hope for the best! We saw a Humpback and it was magical. Sadly didnt see anything else but what a trip.
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Matthew_d
Jan 15, 2026
Great Experience - Elding Whale Watching - Great experience and well worth doing. Saw humpback whales. Provided suits and was nice and warm and comfortable whilst on the too deck.
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Carly_d
Jan 14, 2026
Fantastic - We picked a calm day and we saw whales within minutes of our trip. Beautiful scenery to enjoy as well and reasonably priced drinks and snacks on board.
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Diana_c
Jan 11, 2026
We are so glad we did... - We are so glad we did this! Took this tour during our visit to Reykjavik. We saw multiple humpbacks almost right away, very close to shore - also saw seals and all kinds of water birds.
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Lorraineu2026
Jan 11, 2026
Best day ever - We went on the whale watching and northern lights cruise and had an incredible experience. We were very lucky to see different species of whales & plenty of seals on the 3 hour tour & the northern lights were visible & bright throughout the whole 2 hour tour. The crew were helpful & friendly & very informative. I would definitely recommend this & we plan to return for other tours provided by the company
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Jayson_l
Jan 13, 2026
We went in January and... - We went in January and saw whales within the first 10 minutes, so absolutely delivered. However if you are expecting scenes from Blue Planet, you will be disappointed. Wrap up warm!
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From $105
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).