Iceland · WHALE WATCHING IN REYKJAVíK
The good whale watching in Reykjavík sell out first and the weather takes some of the rest. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photographs.
3-hour Reykjavík whale watching from Faxaflói Bay with English guides, heated cabins, onboard WiFi, and a real shot at humpbacks.
“I can't really fault anything. Pick up was on time, staff fantastic. The trip was awesome and well informed.”
Join a 3-hour whale watching cruise from Reykjavik Old Harbor on the Amelia Rose, with 3 viewing decks, expert spotting, and warm blankets.
“Super easy to find and check-in, no worries at all. The guide gave many explanations about the fauna and landmarks which were appreciated. We were lucky to see several whales from up close. The Amelia Rose is very comfy and spacious, whenever it gets too cold you can warm up inside and buy a hot drink! Overall we recommend, we really loved it!”
3-hour whale cruise from Reykjavik's Faxaflói Bay with marine-biologist guides, warm gear, and free rebooking if no whales show.
“Great tour - tour guide was knowledgable and all the staff were friendly. Sea sickness tablets were provided incase anyone needed them, and we saw whales! A great experience”
Reykjavik whale watching on the Andrea in Faxaflói Bay. Heated decks, overalls, expert guides, and a free return ticket if sightings are zero.
“We booked the trip before we went to Iceland . The whole experience was excellent , great staff who were both friendly and knowledgable. We got to see porpoises and hump back whales . We sailed on the Andrea which was one of the large vessels so take this into consideration as it does get choppy . I would definitely recommend this trip .”
Reykjavik whale watching in Faxafloi Bay with Elding. 3 hours, warm overalls, marine biologist guide, whales on 90%+ of trips.
“Fantastic, we saw porpoise, dolphins, minkie whales and humpback whales”
Whale watching from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in Faxafloi Bay, with warm overalls, heated cabins, and a free return if no whales.
“Unfortunately, virtually no whales were sighted on our cruise and the staff indicated that the seas were the roughest of the season so far”
3.5-hour whale and dolphin cruise from Reykjavik’s harbor to Faxaflói Bay, with warm overalls, WiFi, and expert guides.
“This was a once in a lifetime experience for myself and my daughter ❤️ the guide was informative and also very funny throughout the tour giving lots of facts but also keeping everyone entertained. We saw 2 humpback whales swimming together ❤️”
A 3-hour Reykjavik yacht cruise in Faxafloi Bay to spot whales and dolphins, with warm blankets, WiFi, and live guide commentary.
“Out of this world!!!! This was the best thing I’ve ever experienced on a trip. The scenery is more than enough but to witness Humpback Whales & a super pod of Dolphins in the wild took out breath away! The boat was very roomy & clean. The staff were lovely - very friendly & informative. We were blown away with this activity & will return to Reykjavík in the future just to do this trip again.”
A 3 hour yacht cruise from Reykjavik to spot whales and dolphins around Faxafloi Bay, with landmark views and a free return if none.
“We saw dolphins, porpoises and whales. It was wonderful and they told us all about whales and the different seasons and what to expect from season.”
Reykjavik whale watching with thermal overalls, heated indoor viewing, free Wi-Fi, and a naturalist guide. Pick 2.5 or 3.5 hours.
“The most memorable parts was NOT seeing any whales which we know can happen however the response from the boat staff was simply, "bad luck". No refund, partially or otherwise nor any possibility of a return trip was offered.”
2-hour RIB whale watching from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, on a small boat with warm gear, for a real shot at whales, dolphins, and puffins.
“We had a wonderful tour! Our guide, Claudia, was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and very pleasant throughout the trip. She explained everything clearly and answered to all our questions with patience and created a warm and enjoyable atmosphere. Claudia and the beautiful whales truly made the experience excellent. highly recommended! Love from the Israeli group ❤️”
“Essentially two separate tours as you come back to the harbour for a quick half hour change over. We did the Puffin tour first and it was fantastic, the guide had really good knowledge of the birds, the boat got nice and close to the colony and they were in good form flying around us and making a lot of noise. We then did the whale tour and whilst the whales were sadly being shy, we still got a few glimpses. The tour provider gave us a free return because the whales were not showing themselves as much as normal. Top set of tours, highly recommend.”
A ticket to Reykjavik’s Whales of Iceland Museum, with life-size whale models, interactive displays, and documentary films plus a multilingual audio guide.
“The atmosphere and ambiance was done with excellent perfection.”
Whale watching and dolphin yacht cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor in Faxafloi Bay, with blankets, Wi-Fi photo sharing, and a second free tour if no sightings.
“Whilst we saw both a Minke whale and a Humpback whale on the trip, this tour could have been so much better. The commentary was very minimal; after a brief and basic welcome as we set off, we didn't hear anything for over another hour - and even that was just 5 minutes of telling us that there are 4 types of dolphins/whales that we might see. But that was largely it - nothing about the chances of seeing them, what our strategy for finding them was (we seemed to just be aimlessly sailing around for the first 90 minutes), do the animals live in the bay or further out,…”
Reykjavik RIB whale watching in Faxafloi Bay, plus puffin viewing and a museum ticket. Fast ride, warm gear, real wildlife.
“The highlight of our trip, I could have stayed out there all day :)”
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