Iceland · Dolphin or Whale Watching

Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Faxafloi

3 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Whale watching tour in Faxaflói Bay from downtown Reykjavík
02 Look for minke whales, humpback whales and orcas
03 Spot dolphins and harbour porpoises in their natural habitat
04 Enjoy panoramic coastal scenery around Reykjavík
05 Travel with professional guides on an easy-to-join tour
06 Spacious observation decks, restroom and free WiFi on board

Set out from downtown Reykjavík for a memorable whale watching adventure in Faxaflói Bay. Just minutes from the coast, keep watch for minke whales, humpback whales, orcas, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises, while taking in the dramatic scenery around Iceland’s capital.

This 3-hour tour is designed to be easy to join and enjoyable year-round, with summer offering peak wildlife activity. On board, you can enjoy panoramic views, spacious observation decks, onboard restroom facilities and free WiFi as you search for marine life with professional guides.

As this is a wildlife experience, sightings can never be guaranteed. If no whales or dolphins are encountered, a complimentary return ticket is offered for another day, subject to availability.

All year round, you’ll be able to see a wide variety of ocean-going mammals just a few minutes off the coast, including minke, humpback and killer whales, as well as white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Reykjavik

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Whale Watching from Downtown Reykjavik

Experience the joy of close encounters with mighty whales, graceful dolphins or playful porpoises on our easy-to-join whale watching tours from downtown Reykjavík. We’ll make this a “once-in-a-lifetime experience for you to remember! All year round, you’ll be able to see a wide variety of ocean-going mammals just a few minutes off the coast, including minke, humpback and killer whales, as well as white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises. The summer is the peak period, but there is always something amazing to be found in Faxafloi Bay – as well as enjoying the spectacular scenery that surrounds the capital city.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Reykjavík 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guided language in english
Panoramic views
Free WiFi
Drinks and snacks are available for purchase
Professional guides
Spacious observation decks
Restroom on board

What's Not Included

Hotel transfer

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Please check-in at Old Harbour House at Aegisgardur 2, 101 Reykjavedk 30 minutes before departure.
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.

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