Small-group Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun from Reykjavík

Reykjavik, Iceland

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

During Iceland’s summer, the sun often doesn’t set until almost midnight. Experience the magic of the ocean during the white nights on this evening whale-watching cruise. You’ll sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour in a fast, stable rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that gets you up close to the wildlife. You’re guaranteed to see puffins and soak up spectacular Reykjavik views: If marine mammals don’t appear, enjoy a classic tour for free.

Spend the evening looking for whales, dolphins, and puffins in Reykjavik
Enjoy magical vistas of the Harpa concert hall and Old Harbour
Numbers are capped at just 12 travelers for an intimate, personal experience
No need to worry about spray: Package includes overalls, gloves, and goggles

What's Included

2 hr. small group tour of up to 12 passengers
Overalls, safety vest, goggles and gloves are provided
No whales or dolphins on your tour? Try our Classic tour for FREE!
Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views off the Sun Voyager & Harpa Concert Hall.
See the adorable PUFFINS in their natural habitat!
High quality suspension seats for extra safety and comfort

Restroom on board
Pickup / Dropoff is NOT available for this tour
Snacks

No food provided

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ægisgarður 5d, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Meet us at the Whale Safari ticket office down at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Old Harbour

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Lundey

Faxaflói

Sun Voyager

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum height to participate is 145 cm.
Minimum age to participate is 10 years.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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

5.0

based on 8 reviews

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Great trip…very rough...

Robert_P, Jul 2025

Great trip…very rough seas and difficult on back and knees…guides were great and got to see three Minke whales breaching.

Midnight sun fun

MaryEllen_A, Jul 2025

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.

Very exciting

Lyubov_Z, Jun 2025

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.

We have been whale...

Allyson_A, Jun 2025

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.