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15 Best Whale Watching In Reykjavik

Reykjavik’s best days out.

The 15 whale watching travellers book the most, and what each one is actually like on the day. Run times, prices and the operator behind every trip, in one place.

15 Best Whale Watching In Reykjavik

The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik - Faxafloi Bay Cruise: What You’re Really Searching For
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The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

3.The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

Reykjavik whale watching with a marine-biologist guide on Faxafloi Bay, warm overalls, onboard comfort, and a free return if no whales.

4.5

“We had around three hours in the bay and located a pair of humpback whales early on. The tour guide was a marine biologist and gave us excellent commentary. It was also good that the boat respected the whales and did not spend the whole trip following them around”

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Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour with Expert Guide - Andrea and Faxaflói Bay: how the cruise actually works
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Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour with Expert Guide

4.Reykjavik: Whale Watching Tour with Expert Guide

Sail Reykjavik’s Old Harbour on Andrea to hunt for whales in Faxaflói Bay, stay warm with overalls, and try again free if you miss them.

4.2

“We were very lucky with the whale watching, we got a beautiful show! The tour itself was very nice and the tourguide did her best to keep us up to date on things. Overall an experience I'm happy to have experienced.”

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Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik - The 3.5-Hour Route: Old Harbour to Harpa, Plus Esja on Clear Days
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Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik - Engey and Lundey: Puffins and island drama near the capital
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Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

9.Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Reykjavik whale watching on a yacht through Faxaflói Bay. Look for humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and Reykjavik views from the water.

4.5

“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.”

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Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik - How the 2.5 or 3.5-Hour Cruise Plays Out (What to Expect, Not Fantasize)
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Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik

10.Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik

3-hour whale watching from Reykjavik with thermal coveralls, heated indoor deck, expert commentary, Wi‑Fi photo sharing, and a try-again guarantee.

4.0

“A lovely boat and great experience. Even though the weather was really foggy in late December got to see a humpback whale. The commentary was factual and great. A wonderful trip which I would certainly go on again”

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Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise - Wildlife spotting: whales, dolphins, and summer puffins
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Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

13.Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

Whale and dolphin cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor with warm blankets, onboard Wi‑Fi for live photos, and a free repeat if no wildlife.

4.5

“This experience was absolutely amazing Lucky was very informative about the whales and their environment. I look forward to bringing my family on my next visit”

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Reykjavik: Whales and Puffins Express Cruise Combo Tour - Puffins from Old Skuli: close views without the usual distance
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Reykjavik: Whales and Puffins Express Cruise Combo Tour

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