Iceland Whale Watching: Luxury Speedboat Adventure

Experience the thrill of speedboat whale watching in Reykjavík, Iceland. Our brand new speedboats offer comfort and security with 12 suspension seats. Join a small group for a personalized tour and learn about the whales and wildlife of Faxa bay.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Special Tours - Katla Whale Watching is the perfect way to experience the amazing wild life found in Faxaflói Bay, on whose southern shore the capital Reykjavik is located. Many species of whales, dolphins and even seals are to be found in these waters. In addition, the bay is home to millions of sea birds of various species, including the beautiful puffin.
What's Included
  • Lifejacket included for safety
  • 2-hour luxury Rib boat tour
  • Expert guidance in English on marine life and local area
  • Warm waterproof gear provided, including overalls, gloves, and goggles
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a memorable journey to witness the majestic giants of Iceland from our state-of-the-art, speedy vessels that are complemented with 12 shock-absorbing seats for added convenience, safety, and pleasure. The 12:1 client to guide ratio forms a unique small group ambiance wherein the guide enlightens you with fascinating details about the whales…

Location
Special Tours
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mairi_g
Jul 13, 2025
Well worth it - Fabulous experience. Saw lots of dolphins, 4 humpback whales and some minky whales. The visit to puffin island was really cool too.
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Joseph_j
Jul 8, 2025
A Great Tour - This was a great, close up view of Humpback and Minke Whales. The crew was fantastic and the speedboat ride was exciting.
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Sally_b
Jul 6, 2025
THE place to book your Whale Watching Adventure! - This was THE best experience we had over eight days in Iceland!! Don't waste your money on a large boat with 100-300 passengers slowly going out to potentially see a whale or two. Take this fast RIB speedboat out to find the whales and see whale after whale up close! With a maximum capacity of 12 passengers, we treated to a whale (and dolphin) fest. Our driver was kind enough to make sure that passengers on both sides of the boat got great views of the whales. We started off with watching two whales for probably 20 minutes and then came upon a group of three whales together - something our guide said was quite unusual. I guess with all of their feeding commotion, a school of dolphins when joined us, leaping out of the water around the three whales. What a show they put on! Before returning to port, they also took us for a brief stop at Puffin Island to see the cute puffins. Unfortunately. we couldn't get very close to them. The booking process was simple with Special Tours, and they provided all of the gear necessary to have a safe and enjoyable experience. I cannot recommend them more highly!
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Holden_p
Jul 5, 2025
Lots of whales and speedy boats - Of all the options I saw this is by far the best way to do the whale watching. The boats are fast but comfortable and it allowed us to zoom out and zoom back and then the meantime, we saw five or six different pods of humpback whales.
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Jamie
Jul 5, 2025
It's a must do! - The most incredible experience of my life! it's always been a dream to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat and we were not disappointed! from flipper and fluke slapping, rolling, feeding and even breaching was nothing short of amazing highly recommend.... in fact, it's a must do!
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Katebl7326go
Jul 3, 2025
What a fantastic experience! - A first class experience! Excellent service, making sure all were dressed for the activity and conditions. We were lucky enough to sit at the bow of the rib - my, that was a roller coaster of a ride :) Then the most amazing show of whales and dolphins, seemingly for hours. We moved off only to find more. Puffins flying too. A super experience, well worth the money.
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Phyllis_r
Jul 2, 2025
Lifetime experience! - Amazing experience! If you’re hesitating just do it. You will not regret it. I was nervous about bringing my daughter on the small boat but it was great!
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Karenja2025
Jun 16, 2025
Great trip. - A few years ago my husband and I took this same tour and loved it - it was a very different experience: calm weather and whales amazingly hung around the boat. Absolutely amazing. This time the experience was very different. My sister and daughter took it: choppy weather (and pretty "exciting" boat ride) and chased a whale fin for a while; then joined a pod of dolphins who charmed us for a while; good viewing at the puffin island. We loved it! Two quite different experiences and both wonderful in their way. Love the tour operator and the boat and that they work with the weather to give the experience that's available that day.
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N3502poaaronm
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing experience out at sea! - Had an absolutely wonderful time on our tour! Saw a humpback whale, tons of white-beaked dolphins, and an island full of puffins. Thankful we took the smaller speed boat ride. The crew was top notch, very friendly and informative. Hands down it was absolutely worth the tour! Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
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Jeff_m
Jul 12, 2025
Cancelled journey - Trip cancelled by operator one hour before trip as to begin. I was told it was due to wea5her conditions, but I did see other boats going out at the same time. Was it really cancelled because of weather or because low demand?
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From $164
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).