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Whale Watching Midnight Adventure: A Small-group Journey from Reykjavík's Old Harbour
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8 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on a thrilling midnight adventure from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and get up close to whales, dolphins, and puffins. Join our small-group whale watching tour for an unforgettable wildlife and nature experience.
Embark on a thrilling midnight adventure from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and get up close to whales, dolphins, and puffins. Join our small-group whale watching tour for an unforgettable wildlife and nature experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ægisgarður 5d - The Old Harbour is a vibrant area, filled with restaurants and life. This is your first stop before undertaking an adventure of a lifetime. We’ll get you geared up and go over some safety matters before walking down to the pier. Make sure to arrive here no later than 30 min. before scheduled tour departure!
- Ægisgarður 5d - The Old Harbour is a vibrant area, filled with restaurants and life. This is your first stop before undertaking an adventure of a lifetime. We’ll get you geared up and go over some safety matters before walking down to the pier. Make sure to arrive here no later than 30 min. before scheduled tour departure!
What's Included
- Protective gear provided: overalls, safety vest, goggles, gloves.
- FREE Classic tour if no whales or dolphins spotted.
- High-quality suspension seats for safety and comfort.
- Panoramic Reykjavík sightseeing, including Sun Voyager & Harpa.
- Exclusive 2-hour small group tour, max 12 passengers.
- Spot adorable puffins in their natural habitat!
- Protective gear provided: overalls, safety vest, goggles, gloves.
- FREE Classic tour if no whales or dolphins spotted.
- High-quality suspension seats for safety and comfort.
- Panoramic Reykjavík sightseeing, including Sun Voyager & Harpa.
- Exclusive 2-hour small group tour, max 12 passengers.
- Spot adorable puffins in their natural habitat!
What's Not Included
- On-board restrooms
- Pickup / Dropoff is NOT available for this tour
- Snacks
- On-board restrooms
- Pickup / Dropoff is NOT available for this tour
- Snacks
Additional Information
Set off from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour for a one-of-a-kind evening whale watching tour. Enjoy an intimate encounter with nature’s majestic creatures while the sun casts a soft glow on the horizon. Our specially constructed RIB boats are created to bring you nearer to the whales and puffins than any other vessel can achieve. These speedy, stable, and…
Set off from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour for a one-of-a-kind evening whale watching tour. Enjoy an intimate encounter with nature’s majestic creatures while the sun casts a soft glow on the horizon. Our specially constructed RIB boats are created to bring you nearer to the whales and puffins than any other vessel can achieve. These speedy, stable, and secure boats also enable us to traverse a wider area in our pursuit of wildlife, thereby enhancing the probability of sighting whales, dolphins, and birds.
- Minimum height to participate is 145 cm.
- Minimum age to participate is 10 years.
Location
Ægisgarður 5d
Ægisgarður
Meet us at the Whale Safari ticket office down at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Robert_p
Jul 6, 2025
Great trip…very rough... - Great trip…very rough seas and difficult on back and knees…guides were great and got to see three Minke whales breaching.
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Maryellen_a
Jul 2, 2025
Midnight sun fun - It’s a bit bumpy and you will get wet; however it is worth the ride. We found minke white and two beautiful humpback whales.
The puffins were adorable and we caught site of a harbor porpoise.
Perfect.
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Annettedq2910ec
Jun 22, 2025
Memorable aquatic wildlife experience - Knowledgeable guides who were able to spot not ony whales and puffins but dolphins as well. We appreciated that they kept a respectful distance and are awarded with the blue flag for making a special effort to protect the environment. They answered questions along the way and there were good safety instructions, gear to keep us warm and amazing photos shared with us afterwards. Truly a great way to experience some of the aquatic beauty Iceland has to offer!
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Lyubov_z
Jun 21, 2025
Very exciting - This experience was breathtaking and memorable for sure. Late in the evening, we were on a small boat, going fast, and chasing dolphins, wales, and puffins far away from the shore. Amazingly we got to see all of them. The only unhappy person on the boat was my son, who became very sea sick. Unfortunately, he had to suffer for the duration of the trip because there is nowhere to go. If you are prone to sea sickness, I would not recommend this trip.
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Allyson_a
Jun 20, 2025
We have been whale... - We have been whale watching before, but never on such a small intimate boating experience! Our whale tour guide was Melanie, who was very kind and well-informative. Although the weather was not the best we were still able to have a GREAT time and see a humpback whale which we followed for some time. We also saw thousands of puffins which was amazing!! I’m sure on a better day you might see more but we still had such a fun time.
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Culture27570591632
Aug 12, 2024
Great Adventure! - This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. It’s a perfect blend of adventure and awe-inspiring nature. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or simply looking for a unique experience, I highly recommend this whale watching tour. It’s an unforgettable journey into the heart of Iceland’s marine wonders!
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Suttonlee
Aug 3, 2024
Incredible experience - We had an incredible midnight sun (20:00) tour in perfect weather conditions with Captain Örn & Guide Eline.
We saw 5 Humpback whales and many hundreds/thousands of Puffins. We headed out towards a flock of birds and moments later the first Humpback appeared. We then had numerous sightings (20-30 I'd estimate) of the 5+ whales including 3 breaches! One of which was meters away from our RIB boat!
The Guide Eline was absolutely fantastic as was the piloting from Captain Örn. Incredible experience, worth every penny.
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Sfene
Jul 18, 2024
Whale Experience at Night - Wow, we saw 4 humpback whales when we did the 8pm trip!!
We went out some 20km and it might be looking for a ‘needle in a haystack’ from our perspective but this company knew their stuff.
Experienced captain Gunni along with guide Eline found them 30 minutes into the 2 hour trip.
We were a small group of three but the trip still went ahead. The business provides all the weatherproof clothing for warmth, protection against the water/cold aspects and also a life vest for safety on the water. Providing also goggles and gloves, a must as traveling at high speed. Our backpacks can be stored in lockers in the building, you just need a charged phone and your camera.
The whales are a sight to see, surprising even the crew with their antics and proximity to the inflatable. Which was very comfortable riding in sea craft like this.
Eline was a marine biologist who shared facts on this type of whale and the birds we saw, plus more when we stopped briefly at a puffin/ seabird sanctuary.
Thanks for the adventure
Kiwi Susan
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