REYKJAVIK · ICELAND
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.
3-hour whale watching from Reykjavik’s harbor in Faxaflói Bay. Heated cabins, expert guides, and a real chance to see humpbacks and dolphins.
Most Popular“Guide was great and super knowledgeable, spotted the whales from far away and told us all about them. Good spotting system and fun. Toilets and cafe on-board the Amelia Rose with coffee and snacks. Would go again!”
Sail the Amelia Rose from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor for 3 hours of expert whale spotting in Faxaflói Bay, with warm comfort and panoramic decks.
“So beautiful and fun! I got to see humpback whales and it was such a special encounter! highly recommend this tour!”
Reykjavik whale watching with a marine-biologist guide on Faxafloi Bay, warm overalls, onboard comfort, and a free return if no whales.
“We took the trip Jan 12th 2026 we knew it was going to be a bit rough and though they had had sightings recently they were single shots. Well almost as soon as we set off we saw a whale. And it stayed visible almost the whole trip. The team were brilliant at spotting, educating…”
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.
“Amazing we got to see 3 whales unforgettable experience tour guide was amazing too!!!”
3-hour whale cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor in Faxaflói Bay with warm overalls, marine biologist commentary, and a sighting guarantee.
“The whale watching tour was an amazing experience. They had thermal overalls and rain jackets available to wear which was great and helped us stay warm through the boat trip and have great views on the deck. The guide was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot, and also had great communication about the whale…”
Reykjavik whale watching with pros in Faxaflói Bay. Heated cabins, warm flotation overalls, and a free return if no whales.
“Patrick was a fantastic guide, very informative, charismatic and personable. He really made the tour, along with the whales, dolphins and scenery!”
3.5-hour whale and dolphin cruise from Reykjavik to Faxaflói Bay, with overalls, heated cabins, and a real chance at humpbacks.
“I had the most wonderful day! We saw a few different humpback whales, and got to spend a lot of time around them, watching them surface!”
3-hour Reykjavik whale watching yacht cruise in Faxafloi Bay with warm blankets, Wi-Fi, and real wildlife spotting time.
“We were lucky enough to see everything on offer, which is apparently rare for winter”
Reykjavik whale watching on a yacht through Faxaflói Bay. Look for humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins, and Reykjavik views from the water.
“We had a wonderful whale watching experience! We saw whales, seals and had the best time. It included two young children 10 and 8!”
3-hour whale watching from Reykjavik with thermal coveralls, heated indoor deck, expert commentary, Wi‑Fi photo sharing, and a try-again guarantee.
“Excellent trip, fantastic enthusiastic guides made it even better. Lucky to see some minky whales and dolphins”
Reykjavik whale watching by 12-seat RIB speedboat: warm gear, Engey and Lundey passes, fast pursuit of whales, and a free return if none spotted.
“It was very incredible to see how many humpbacks were around, I wish the tour would have been longer because it took a while to get to the area where all the whales were and then we had to go back to the harbor, but it was very nice to see the whales jumping like…”
Whales of Iceland in Reykjavík pairs life-size whale models with interactive exhibits, documentary films, and a free multilingual audio guide.
“Amazing whale sculptures to look at! Very informative video narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Would highly recommend!!”
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.
“Fantastic trip, crew were very friendly and welcoming. We saw whales up close and it's a memory that'll stay with us forever”
Reykjavik combo cruise: puffins on Old Skuli with overalls and binoculars, then whale watching in Faxaflói Bay on Andrea.
“The crew and guides for both tours were amazingly informative and friendly! We saw a humpback whale and some dolphins on the Whale Tour and the Puffin tour was a treat! They are so cute and our guide, Patrick, made my son laugh so hard with his jokes. 10/10 experience!”
RIB whale watching from Reykjavik in Faxaflói Bay with warm gear, close wildlife viewing, summer puffins, and museum time included.
“Awesome guide with a lot of knowledge about whales and marine life. The boat was a lot of fun too!”
Every road out of Reykjavik, and every way to take it.
