Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat: Explore Marine Wildlife From Downtown Reykjavik

Embark on an exhilarating whale watching adventure in Reykjavik. Hop on a RIB speedboat and explore the rich marine wildlife just off the city’s shores. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Faxaflói - Experience the joy of close encounters with mighty whales, graceful dolphins or playful porpoises on our easy-to-join whale watching tours from downtown Reykjavík. We’ll make this a “once-in-a-lifetime experience for you to remember! All year round, you’ll be able to see a wide variety of ocean-going mammals just a few minutes off the…
What's Included
  • Warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment provided.
  • Up to 2-hour exciting tour in a small group 12-seater RIB boat.
  • Panoramic Reykjavík sightseeing including views of the Harpa Concert Hall and Sun Voyager.
What's Not Included
  • Hotel transfer
Additional Information

Join us for a thrilling RIB speedboat adventure and explore the abundant marine life found in the waters off Reykjavík City’s coast. If you’re a nature enthusiast eager to spot Iceland’s magnificent whales, dolphins, and porpoises in a small, intimate group, don’t miss this opportunity.
Your journey begins at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, taking you between…

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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Cheryl_s
Aug 31, 2025
Great trip! - Very friendly crew and they tried hard for us to see all 4 varieties of whales. We did and got super close!
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Ashleytruong
Aug 21, 2025
Wow, wow, wow! - One of the best whale-watching tours we've ever been on and we've been on a lot. Saw so many whales up close and personal. I know a lot of this was about luck but we also had a great captain and first mate. They found us the whales and would get us so close and would stay in one place long enough for the whales to resurface a couple of times before moving on. Wish we could do it again!
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Cynthia_t
Aug 19, 2025
Exciting Adventure - We had a great time on this excursion. Claudia and our experienced captain took great care of us. This trip is just the right combination of excitement and fun. We saw minke whales, puffins and spent most of our time up close with two humpbacks whales. I highly recommend this adventure! Also kudos to their booking staff who provided excellent communication.
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Priscilla_a
Aug 5, 2025
Absolute MUST DO - An absolute must-do when in Iceland!! We not only had a sighting, we had multiple sightings of whales dancing, waving, blowing.. you name it! A surreal experience! The boat is small enough to get close to the action. My family of 5 rate this excursion 10 stars!
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Mark_w
Jul 11, 2025
Whales up close - This is a fast paced experience. You straddle your seat and hold on for fast and bumpy ride that leads to dolphins, whales and puffins. We saw dolphins early in the ride followed by several minke whales. We were then entertained by five or more hump back whales who spouted, surfaced, dove and playfully slapped the water with their fins, for a fantastic show. One coming within 15 feet of the rib. We then cruised back by way of seeing puffins and the Harpa concert hall. This was a wonderful experience.
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Pamela_t
Jun 23, 2025
Amazing !!! - highly recommend this tour operator! They are very professional, friendly, and more affordable than others offering the same service. I went last week on the Amelia boat to see the whales, and today with the speed boat both experiences were amazing! I saw plenty of whales on both trips. Truly unforgettable!
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Nickolas_b
Jun 22, 2025
Awesome experience, saw... - Awesome experience, saw whales, dolphins, and puffin island! Some dolphins came and swam right up under our boat. Our captain knew exactly where to find them all.
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Frances_p
Aug 29, 2024
Whale Warching - I was pleased we selected the boat that sits close to the water. It makes you feel closer to the action. The guides tried hard to get us close and see a whale. We did see several jump in and out of the water. Overall, it was a fun trip. What would have made it even better if the guide told us some facts about wells. Never the less, it was well worth the trip. The ocean was gorgeous.
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Judy_g
Jul 19, 2025
The guide was excellent... - The guide was excellent and had a very good time. My only “problem” was that the whales and dolphins could be seen for barely a split second. And most of them were not very close.
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Heather_p
Aug 29, 2025
It was like being waterboarded ... - Honestly, this is nothing to do with the company, but I wanted to warn others about this activity in general in case it isn't their thing. I went with my husband and 11 year old son. We were given equipment to keep us warm and dry (pro tip, use ALL the equipment and bring a hat -- even in the summer). The first ten minutes were lovely. Then we got into open water and the real spray began. It was like sitting on a bicycle and having buckets of cold saltwater thrown on you repeatedly. Shoes: soaked to the point of being squishy. Jeans: dripping wet. Jacket: damp and cold. And this was WITH the one piece snowsuit they give you. I could hardly look around because there was seawater being blown at me on every down slope of every wave. It wouldn't matter anyway because we saw no whales, which I understand as the company has no control over that. I couldn't have taken pictures even if we'd seen something as my hands were soaked despite wearing gloves and it was far too wet to use my phone anyway. The guide and captain were very nice but I will NEVER do that again, despite the complementary ticket they offer when you don't see whales.
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From $145
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).