Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik: See Minke, Humpback, and Orca Killer Whales

Embark on a thrilling 3-hour whale watching cruise in Reykjavik. Spot Minke, Humpback, and Orca Killer Whales as you sail through the stunning Reykjavík Coast. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Harbour - The ship sets sails from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you’ll sail among the small islands in the Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for the wildlife in the water.
    The most common sights are minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and…
What's Included
  • Panoramic views
  • On-board WiFi
  • Drinks and snacks are available for purchase
  • Professional guides
  • Spacious observation decks
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • On-board restrooms
  • Warm blankets
Additional Information

Embark on a sensational 3-hour voyage observing whales, departing from the historic Old Harbour, then journeying along the stunning coast of Reykjavík. Our whale expedition primarily concentrates on the viewing of Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Orca Killer Whales, and other sea inhabitants.
Do remember, this excursion takes place in the uncontrolled…

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.

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Susan_g
May 26, 2025
Whale watching with warmth - This boat is the way to go. Whale watching wothout freezing. I work in a whale boat and picked this kne because I didnt want to be so cold. The boat & crew were winderful and we got to see the whales in a birds eye view. Thank you for a wonderful trip
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Denise_c
May 25, 2025
Icelands Majestic Beauty by Yacht - This was an amazing adventure, we got to witness a humpback whale up close and personal, almost like a performance- while still respecting nature. Our guides were very informative, the yacht was the perfect vessel to experience the majestic beauty Iceland has to share. Thank you
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Erin_p
May 25, 2025
Great Cruise! - Great trip out on the water! Saw lots of puffins, dolphins and a humpback whale. Main deck seemed to be the best spot to easily change location on the boat, depending upon where the aquatic life was located.
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Madison_s
May 22, 2025
Do it!! - My 3 girlfriends and I booked this experience, totally accepting the fact that we may not see anything at all, but this team did everything they could to ensure we got the most out of our experience. We saw a TON of puffins, two separate pods of white-beaked dolphins - one of which was 10-15 dolphins - and a minke whale! We got super lucky with the weather, a clear and sunny 55 degrees. Our tour group was committed to making sure we saw something and even went over our allotted 3 hours by nearly 45 minutes. Everyone was super friendly. The boat was comfortable. Drink and snack options were solid. Bathrooms were clean. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who is considering it!
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Patricia_b
Apr 27, 2025
Fantastic - Amazing ! We were very lucky with what we saw. We saw the same humpback whale 7 times with one encounter being 5m from the boat. The tour guide was a marine biologist so had good knowledge of the whales we saw. You have to remember that seeing whales is not Garaunteed as they are living animals. I think we were just lucky.
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Derek_h
Apr 23, 2025
Awesome - Loved it, great experience. Saw a few whales and dolphins. Recommended. Boat was also clean and very well organised
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Anne_d
Apr 23, 2025
A beautiful day on a... - A beautiful day on a beautiful boat and whales were very cooperative. The crew did a lovely job job and the speaker was knowledgeable and great at telling us where to look for sealife.
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Jeannine_m
Apr 21, 2025
Amazing Day! - Beautiful day! We did see a couple of whales and dolphins. My favorite were the Puffins. I didn't think I would see any this trip. The guide pointing everything out was great!
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Tessa_f
May 9, 2025
Whales - Extremely good tour guide who was informative, interesting and interested. Obviously can be quite cold on the water!
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Arlenei912
Apr 23, 2025
No puffins! - When we booked this tour, it mentioned puffins watching and it was our main reason for going on it. In reality, it had nothing to do with puffins. As with other such tours I've taken, they pass by the island where they are nesting. We did see whales, so I'm not 100% disappointed but if they're not passing by the island where the puffins are, don't mention puffins or tag so it comes up on the search.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).