Whale Watching in Reykjavik

Join a whale watching tour from Reykjavik, and experience the friendly giants close up. Depending on the season, you will be able to spot minke and humpback whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins.

You can choose between two types of tours:

 

Whale Watching Classic. Onboard one of the biggest whale-watching boats in Iceland. The boat has a café and souvenir shop. The tour has an educational focus and the guide will supply interesting information about the different kinds of whales, and happily answer all your questions.


Whale Watching Express (June to September only). On this fast cruising boat from the Reykjavik harbour, safety is guaranteed in both the inside and outside cabins. The faster boat will get you to the whales in less time, which makes this tour suitable for the ones with a busy schedule.

Available:

Classic tour, daily all year.
Express tour from June 1 - September 30. 

Departure:

From the Special Tours Ticket Office, located at the old harbour (Geirsgata 11).
From 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00 hours for the Classic Tour.
From 10:00, 14:00 and 21:00 hours for the Express Tour.

Duration:

Classic tour 3-3,5 hours / Express tour 2-2,5 hours.

Guiding:

English. German available on Classic tour from May 1 - September 30.

Child policy:

50% discount (7-15 years). Children 0-6 years free of charge.

Included:

Guided whale watching tour by boat, warm overalls.

Please note:

Weather dependent: All outdoor activities are weather dependent and may be cancelled or replaced by more suitable alternatives should the conditions not permit to run the tour as planned. A full refund will be made for activities cancelled by the supplier due to weather conditions.

Whale sightings: The whale watching tours take place in wild and unpredictable nature. The chances of seeing whales are high, but sightings cannot be guaranteed. No refund can be given if no whales are seen on the tour.