Guided Whale Watching Experience from Reykjavik

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Reykjavik, Iceland

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Set out in search of majestic whales on this boat tour from Reykjavik's Old Harbor into Faxaflói Bay. Your captain will take you to areas where people frequently spot minke and humpback whales, dolphins, harbor porpoises, and orcas. As you cruise around the bay, past towering mountains and small, bird-filled islands, your guides will fill you in on all you need to know about these marine mammals.

Perfect for travelers hoping to see whales and other marine mammals
Set sail with guides who know the best spots to see whales
Travel in a comfortable boat with heated cabins and toilets
You can join a second tour for free if you don't see whales the first time

What's Included

3-3,5 hours Whale Watching tour
Experienced and professional guides
Free ticket to join again in case of no sightings
Warm flotation overalls
Free WiFi on board
Heated indoor cabins with toilet facilities
Complimentary seasickness tablets available

Snacks and beverages sold on board
Pickup is available for extra charge

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Meet us at Geirsgata 11, Special Tours ticket office, for your upcoming tour. Please arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Faxafloi Bay (Pass By)

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre (Pass By)

Mount Esja (Pass By)

Old Harbour (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
NOTE: You should schedule to be at our departure point at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

Please, check our DAILY DIARY before you come for the tour, all the important daily information of all our tours will be notified on our website.
If you have a boat tour booked, please check your email before the tour as all important daily information will be notified via email.
We recommend wearing good footwear and warm clothing. Don´t forget to bring your camera to take amazing photos!
Kindly notify us if you require wheelchair access, as not all of our boats are equipped for accessibility.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 198 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 50 reviews

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Amazing!!

Karen_C, Nov 2024

A great experience. We saw 2 whales and was a real highlight. It does get very cold on deck so make sure you wrap up warm but you can always go inside for a hot chocolate to warm up!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that seeing the whales was a highlight of your trip. It’s great advice to wrap up warm for the cold deck—those hot chocolates inside are definitely a cozy treat after being out in the fresh air. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors

Trip was cancelled by provider - can't really review

BARBARA_B, Sep 2024

Sorry...you have sent me 4 communications to review this tour, and it was cancelled. So, I can't review it -- other than we were disappointed. We could not reschedule because we were flying home the next day.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hello, The whale watching tour has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, prioritizing safety. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and understand the disappointment. Your safety is our foremost concern, and we believe this decision was in the best interest of all involved. We would be happy to assist you in rescheduling the tour or processing a refund, as per our policy. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you on a future tour under more favourable conditions. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team

Friendly and enthusiastic crew

Joseph_B, Sep 2023

The ships crew was very attentive and made sure that we had the best experience possible. Captain did a good job navigating despite the rough waters. They made sure that motion sickness remedies were available before the trip for anyone that needed them.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello, It's always our goal to provide top-notch service and memorable experiences for our guests, and your feedback reinforces that we're on the right track. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to our dedicated team, who take pride in ensuring every guest's visit is exceptional. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team

Terrible experience

Michael_K, Sep 2023

Terrible experience. Do not do this tour. We saw no whales. We saw a couple dolphins and these small whales that looked like dolphins, but they were too far away. What a complete waste of money

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Thank you for your review. We do offer always all passengers a free tour if their tour they joined was not successful, it is according to our conditions and best solution for everybody as we do provide you a 3 hours tour by boat with the crew and we do our best to make your time on the boat enjoyable with information provided by guide about ocean mammals and we also do our best to spot the whales, sometimes without a success but this is the risk everyone consider while booking a Whale Watching tour which takes place in wild nature and any human is not controlling, as the ocean is not a zoo or aquarium with entrapped animals. Best regards Reykjavik Sailors team

Ignore the hype

Matthew_C, Aug 2022

We only got to see minkie whales. They are small and don't make any impressive displays. There are no big whales near Reykjavik so ignore the cover photo. It was very informative though.