Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Reykjavik from a different perspective on this whale-watching cruise from the Old Harbor. Board a spacious yacht, featuring panoramic viewing windows, and sail across Faxalfoi Bay, keeping your eyes peeled for marine wildlife such as minke and humpback, and maybe even orcasIf you don’t see any whales, enjoy another tour at no additional cost.
- See Icelandic wildlife in their natural habitat
- Learn about whale behavior from your onboard guide
- See Reykjavik’s landmarks from the water
- Free return cruise if you don't see whales
What's Included
- Drinks and snacks are available for purchase
- Spacious observation decks
- Panoramic views
- Professional guides
- Warm blankets
- All Fees and Taxes
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & ToursÆgisgarður 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Old Harbour (Pass By)
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre (Pass By)
Faxaflói (Pass By)
Engey (Pass By)
Lundey (Pass By)
Videy Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 125 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Kayla_M
We saw two humpback whales swimming together. The kept giving up little waves with their tails. At one point they even swam underneath our boat. It was so beautiful to watch them as the sun shone on the water. I would come back to Iceland just for this experience again.
Reviews
4.4
based on 700 reviews
Ella_G, Mar 2026
Unfortunately the tour cancelled due to weather. It was one of our most anticipated excursions, that we didn’t get the chance to take. 😢
Nicole_N, Mar 2026
Great tour! We had a wonderful selection of sighting which was rare for the time of our booking. Our guide was great with interesting facts, as well as a good eye for sightings. Also, the on board hot chocolate was amazing and cheap!
Jen, Mar 2026
We were very lucky to have seen the amount of whales, dolphins and porpoises. The sea journey was calm
Sarah_S, Mar 2026
Wrap up warm. Where shoes with good grips. Arrive in good time. Check the website before setting off, in case of cancellations.
Seray_H, Mar 2026
Very informative guide on our tour. Personally I don’t think these tours are worth doing in the winter as very limited in what you see; plus a high chance of it being cancelled and moved to another day (as what happened to us) because of high winds. I’ve done this sane tour in the summer and it was excellent, lots of sightings. Didn’t see anything this time around
Diane_C, Feb 2026
You are not guaranteed to see whales!
We had a wonderful experience on the Amelia Rose and the crew were fantastic, sadly the weather was turning and we did not see any whales.
E_D, Feb 2026
Knowledgeable tour guide. Spotted 2 humpback whales multiple times and seals. Comfortable boat with indoor space to warm up...it's super cold on deck!
Jason_K, Feb 2026
This was an excellent experience, weather was perfect calm seas very cold. Maybe an hour in we spotted two humpback whales and had them for the duration of the tour.
Kris_S, Feb 2026
Very responsive to all my questions before the trip. The boat was very nice and the staff was excellent. They worked hard to ensure we saw the whales and dolphins.
Amy_G, Feb 2026
Amazing trip in which we were lucky enough to see 2 whales and some seals! Check in was easy and boarding was nice. I recommend getting there early to get a seat on the main or upper level inside, especially in the winter.
Clare_B, Feb 2026
What a fantastic afternoon - saw humpback whales, dolphins and porpoise. Not to forget the gannets either - fabulous! Beautiful blue skys in the freezing cold. Lucky is a fantastic host. Would highly recommend!
Tara_Z, Feb 2026
We had an amazing time. Crew was super nice and informative. We saw whales, sea lions and seals. Really amazing. We travelled in February - it was cold, very cold - dress appropriately!
kzwshz9gb7, Feb 2026
Did not expect much in January but were so excited Humpback jump totally out of the water near our tour boat. There were 2 other boats out searching as there were numerous reports about whale sightings in previous days.
Kayla_M, Feb 2026
We saw two humpback whales swimming together. The kept giving up little waves with their tails. At one point they even swam underneath our boat. It was so beautiful to watch them as the sun shone on the water. I would come back to Iceland just for this experience again.
Adam_W, Jan 2026
The boat was great, lots of places to watch for whales and places to sit! Clean and comfortable..
Crew was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable!!
Great trip
Elizabeth_M, Jan 2026
We had a wonderful whale watching experience! We saw whales, seals and had the best time. It included two young children 10 and 8!
MrsNicola_K, Jan 2026
A bucket list ticked. Great staff that helped with any questions. Loved the boat, that could stay warm and dry with a cheeky triple or hang out watching for whales. Got what we came for and left very happy. Loved it
Soraiya_A, Jan 2026
We did all our boat trips with this company and really enjoyed them all. Informative and staff were excellent.
Deborah_G, Dec 2025
Whales are NOT seen, was told that the trip also didn’t see whales the previous day and that they thought the whales would have moved on and no other trip organiser had seen any the previous day so why not move to a different area or cancel and refund people but NO they go to the same area previously visited the day before when there were no sightings instead of trying a new area to hopefully catch a sighting. Instead they give the option of rebooking for free and told I could rebook for the following morning as boat was NOT fully booked….my only chance to rebook before leaving the country only to be told no I could not book for the following morning as it was too quick to organise it and I can rebook for the following three days egich of course I would no longer be in the country… convenient eh?
Don’t waster your money on this so called trip. All other vessels use sonar to locate but not this one as it is too expensive they say so they just fingers crossed hope someone on the boat might spot something, absolutely rubbish.
Sharon_F, Dec 2025
Absolutely fantastic. Saw a double breach and a single breach. The whales were cleaning and we saw a huge amount of activity. Best time ever. Nothing as beautiful as the natural world we live in.
Victoria_K, Dec 2025
There wasn’t a bad view on the boat as it wasn’t too packed in. We got to see three humpback whales multiple times and the tour guide was full of great information and stories about whales and Iceland. Even though we were out on a milder winter day, spending hours on the viewing decks will require you to dress quite warmly. Lots of layers! And don’t forget your gloves like I did. Even if you forget something, there is a little bar with alcohol and non alcoholic warm beverages if you need. The inner cabin spaces are also cozy and warm.
Merilee_S, Dec 2025
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.
Rachael_M, Dec 2025
A great experience. It took a while to find any whales so I didn’t think we were going to see any but we did and it was amazing. I read a review that said they didn’t get long with the whales but on our tour the crew stayed ages and waited for multiple sightings before heading back. Very pleased overall and the boat was lovely, clean and spacious. Thank you for a brilliant trip which we will forever remember.
mark_f, Dec 2025
Amazing experience and we got to see 2 humpbacks at close range. Wrap up warm as the wind chill makes it very very cold. Would do it again for certain!
Only negative is that they rushed us back to harbour once we’d seen the whales cutting the trip short by nearly 45 mins, rather than giving us longer to watch them.
Beth_H, Nov 2025
This was a great adventure! Staff was friendly, and the guide was very knowledgable about whales. It was a great experience!
Sue_B, Nov 2025
Excellent, lovely guide, comfy boat. This company clearly truly cares for the well-being of the whales and whilst giving you an incredible experience, lots of info about the area and wildlife and great opportunities to see the whales as they keep a respectful distance - unlike some of the other boats which go too close, which was upsetting to see. I’m so glad we chose this company.
Suzanne_L, Nov 2025
We saw the whales dive multiple times and tried a fel local drinks onboard. Very comfortable journey. We trultly enjoyed. Thank you
Mandy_P, Nov 2025
Great experience. But the whales were still half asleep. Did see a couple of different species. Boat was lovely and the crew were great.
Jenny_C, Nov 2025
I highly recommend going on the Amelia Rose excursion. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The boat has plenty of room inside and out to stand or sit, toilets and a bar to buy drinks. There are no guarantees of seeing the whales but the crew will try their best. We were lucky and saw harbour porpoises, dolphins, minke whales and a humpback whale on the way back into the harbour. Wrap up warm it is cold. Thank you to the crew this is an experience we will treasure.
Bove_E, Nov 2025
Long wait, 2.5hrs, 2 bays visited, Autumn/Winter is likely not a great season. We managed to only see a whale tale once, for 2 seconds (85€ sounds a bit expensive)
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