Iceland · Whale Watching

Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

4 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour into Faxaflói Bay
  • 02 Look for minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavík’s coastline and nearby islands
  • 04 Travel in a small group aboard the Amelia Rose yacht
  • 05 Take in views of landmarks including Harpa Concert Hall
  • 06 Relax with partially covered decks, indoor seating, and warm blankets

Set sail from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour for a small-group whale watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay. This experience combines the excitement of spotting marine wildlife with beautiful views of Reykjavík’s coastline, nearby islands, and landmarks such as Harpa Concert Hall.

Travel aboard the Amelia Rose yacht, designed for comfort on Iceland’s waters, with panoramic deck areas, partially covered outdoor space, and a warm indoor seating area. Keep watch for minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, and, with some luck, even orcas, while the experienced onboard team helps you make the most of your time at sea.

Set sail from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour for a small-group whale watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Reykjavik
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Pass By: Old Harbour

The ship sets sails from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you’ll sail among the small islands in the Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for the wildlife in the water. The most common sights are minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises. However, there is always a chance to spot a few orcas (also known as killer whales) as well as a wealth of other species. The professional team onboard is very experienced in spotting whales and is dedicated to making sure their passengers leave with a smile!

Pass By: Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre

Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.

Pass By: Faxaflói

Faxafloi bay is situated on its southern shore. From Reykjavik it is possible to see the peninsula of Akranes in the northeast and even the Snæfellsjökull at a distance of about 120 km (75 mi). This bay has few islands and the ones it does have are close to land, in particular contrast to the bay directly north of it, Breiðafjörður, which has the most islands of any bay in Iceland.

Pass By: Engey

Engey is the second largest island of the Kollafjörður (Faxa Bay) fjord in western Iceland.

Pass By: Lundey

Lundey, literally "Puffin Island" in Icelandic, is a small, uninhabited island off the western coast of Reykjavík, Iceland.

Pass By: Videy Island

Viðey is the largest island of the Kollafjörður Bay in Iceland, near the capital of Reykjavík.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2.5 - 3 hours Whale Watching Cruise
  • Professional guides
  • Panoramic views
  • Warm blankets
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Drinks and snacks available for purchase
  • Restroom on board
  • Warm indoor sitting area onboard
  • Pickup is available for an extra charge

What's Not Included

  • Snacks
  • Hotel Pickup

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Please check-in at the Old Harbour House at Aegisgardur 2, 101 Reykjavík 30 minutes before departure.
  • If you added pick-up service, we will pick you up 75–45 minutes before departure. This is the pick-up window. Traffic may cause small delays, but we’ll do our best to arrive within that time.
  • Weather is a big factor for the tour, we may have to cancel the tour due to unfavorable weather conditions.
  • The tour takes place in wild nature, sightings cannot be predicted or guaranteed. If there are no sightings on the tour, we do not offer refunds but instead, we offer our passengers a free return to join our tour depending on availability, valid for up to three years.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.

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