Whale Watching Tour Reykjavik

Embark on a 3-hour Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik and witness the breathtaking beauty of Iceland’s scenery while encountering magnificent whales, dolphins, and more. Book now for a lifetime experience!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Harbour - Begin the adventure at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, where guests will board one of the comfortable whale watching vessels. As the journey commences into Faxaflói Bay, enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains while the crew provides insights into Iceland’s marine wildlife and natural environment.
  • **Faxaflói…
What's Included
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Free ticket to join again in case of no sightings
  • Heated indoor cabins with toilet facilities
  • Experienced and professional guides
  • 3-3.5 hours Whale Watching tour
  • Complimentary seasickness tablets available
  • Warm flotation overalls
What's Not Included
  • Snacks and beverages sold on board
  • Pickup is available for extra charge
Additional Information

Discover the finest of Iceland with breathtaking Whale Watching experiences.
Our tours provide a distinctive adventure, ensuring it becomes a memorable experience for you.
Embark on a Whale Watching journey from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavik. We navigate into Faxaflói Bay to spot Minke and Humpback whales, Dolphins, and Harbour porpoises.
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Location
Geirsgata 11
Geirsgata
Meet us at Geirsgata 11, Special Tours ticket office, for your upcoming tour. Please arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Janet_m
Apr 1, 2026
A must do trip - incredible experience - Fantastic experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and very humorous. We learnt a lot and saw the whales, dolphins and puffins close up. Really incredible experience not to be missed.
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Carol_t
Mar 24, 2026
Watching the Whales - A lot of people trying to see the whale. Staff was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information about whales.
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Leann_s
Mar 20, 2026
Great experience!... - Great experience! Everything went as planned, the guides were enthusiastic and funny. We were lucky to see whales and dolphins. Dress warm as it gets very windy if you are on the top upper decks. It was nice there is indoor seating if you want to warm up. Take something for sea sickness ahead of time.
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Marieeve_c
Mar 12, 2026
See the whales - Selina accompanied us in this beautiful discovery with detailed and exciting explanations. Watch out for those who don't have the sea foot, we're bald because of the waves! The best observation point is at the top at the bow to have the best show.
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Roseblue22
Mar 9, 2026
A great excursion - We really enjoyed our whale watching trip! The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information in excellent English. The boat is warm and supplies outdoor clothing suits if you wish to take advantage of them. It’s also very stable and smooth. We saw two whales, Banana and Hughie I believe, but we simply enjoyed the boat trip around the bay and the beautiful scenery and light as the weather changed as it frequently does in Iceland. Everyone rushes to the outdoor decks but my husband and another customer got excellent shots and footage from the internal lower deck, moving from one side of the boat to the other. Excellent excursion; we loved it.
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Taylor_y
Mar 5, 2026
Great crew!! Very... - Great crew!! Very friendly! They worked hard to make sure we saw a whale! I would go again for sure!
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285ivetar
Mar 3, 2026
Saw many whales - A friendly guides and boat. Saw whales a big chunk of the time. Very satisfied. The organization was smooth and there was plenty of seating. To improve, I would prefer even deeper boat cleaning and herbal sea sickness remedies.
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Alivia_b
Mar 6, 2026
Good to try at least once! - It was very very cold and extremely windy, so come dressed for that if you want to sit top deck in open air. The thrill of locating a whale was fun. We saw one, a humpback. The eaters were very rough so thank goodness they give Dramamine before the trip.
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Cathy_j
Mar 30, 2026
Attention to weather conditions - Tour cancelled twice due to weather conditions. Despite my extended stay in Reykjavik, unfortunately I was unable to take this excursion.
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Emma_m
Mar 14, 2026
Whale watching - Cancelled 2 days in a row Then once on board little commentary and we saw no whales at all 3 hours sailing and saw nothing
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From $97
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).