Iceland · Cruise & Sailing

Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise

4 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise from Reykjavik Old Harbor into Faxafloi Bay
  • 02 Look for whales and dolphins in their natural habitat
  • 03 Seasonal chance to spot puffins from mid-May to mid-August
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavik and surrounding mountains
  • 05 Travel on a comfortable yacht with indoor lounges and outdoor decks
  • 06 Stay warm onboard with blankets and free WiFi
  • 07 Receive a complimentary return ticket if there are no sightings

Set sail from Reykjavik Old Harbor on a comfortable yacht cruise into Faxafloi Bay in search of whales and dolphins. With Reykjavik’s coastline, surrounding mountains, and open sea all around you, this is a scenic way to experience Iceland’s marine wildlife from the water.

Depending on the season, you may also spot puffins resting on the ocean and diving for food, typically from mid-May to mid-August. Family-owned and operated, Harpa Yachts offers a relaxed onboard experience with comfortable indoor lounges, a bar and salon, spacious outdoor viewing areas, and warm blankets to help you enjoy your time at sea.

Set sail from Reykjavik Old Harbor on a comfortable yacht cruise into Faxafloi Bay in search of whales and dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Reykjavik
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Sail Off

Harpa Conference Hall

Lundey

Videy Island

One of the many island in Faxafloi bay is Videy island, which in recent years has gotten most famous for its outdoor art installation by the artist Yogo Ono. 

Made in memorium of her late husband John Lennon. Called 'Imagine Piece Tower' which is lit up between the dates of the late artist birth and his death date.  

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

  • Free WiFi
  • Warm blankets
  • In case of no sightings, a complimentary ticket to try again free of charge.

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • LIMITED SIGHT ACCESSIBLE
  • 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.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • If you have any trouble finding us please refer to:

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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