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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Clare_b
Mar 6, 2025
What a show, thanks Whales & Dolphins - Magical and amazing seeing Whales & dozens of dolphins giving us a show for well over half an hour, would recommend
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Annmarie_j
Feb 23, 2025
Amazing! - The yacht tour was amazing with friendly, knowledgeable staff and we had the honour of seeing a humpback whale. Highly recommended!
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Sharon_s
Feb 22, 2025
Great afternoon whale watching - Once checked in at the old Harbour House, there was a short walk to the yacht. Once onboard there were areas to sit and stand on all decks, a bar to buy snacks and drinks. Journey to see the whales takes around 90mins on the way we saw dolphins! When we arrived we tracked two whales which was amazing! The whole experience was great, crew were helpful and Rebecca the guide informative. Would definitely recommend
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Leslie_p
Feb 21, 2025
Amazing Humpbacks! - Saw 2 Humpback whales! Captain was amazing...the whales were right next to the yacht. Staff was very nice and informative and the yacht was in excellent condition.
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Lisa_b
Feb 21, 2025
Great Experience - We had a great experience on our whale watch. The boat was very nice and the staff was very friendly and informative. We were able see several humpback whales which was amazing!!
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Andrew_t
Feb 20, 2025
Amazing experience.... - Amazing experience. Friendly and experienced crew members. Scheduling and timing was excellent. Very informative.
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Melinda_c
Feb 19, 2025
Awesome - Ride was tolerable, staff was informative, music was great. Watching the children's faces of excitement when they saw a whale was exhilarating. Overall, absolutely fantastic!
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Irena_m
Mar 12, 2025
Nice afternoon - The tour was a nice experience. The boat had a heated area with a bar where you could enjoy a drink if you were cold or watch the sea from the outside. The tour guide was also very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, we weren't lucky enough to see the whales.
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Sharon_p
Feb 23, 2025
Whale watching - The Amelia rose is advertised as a Luxury yacht. I would not class it as luxury. It was overcrowded and no seats available. Had to stand for the whole tour. Would have more room on the standard whale watching boats
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Natalie_c
Feb 20, 2025
No whales for us 😫 - We travelled in December for the Christmas markets, sea was very rough and we didn’t see any whales , everyone felt sick , so I’d wait for whale season should you go
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