3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavík with Faxaflói Bay Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises in Faxaflói Bay
• 02 Take in beautiful views of islands, glaciers, mountains, and volcanoes from the water
• 03 Listen to live commentary from an expert naturalist guide throughout the tour
• 04 Look out for diverse birdlife, including puffins during the summer season

Embark on an unforgettable whale-watching adventure in Iceland on the original tour from Reykjavík. Sail into Faxaflói Bay with experienced captains and crew in search of humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and diverse birdlife, including puffins in summer. Along the way, take in breathtaking views of islands, glaciers, mountains, and volcanoes on the horizon.

Sail into Faxaflói Bay with experienced captains and crew in search of humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and diverse birdlife, including puffins in summer.

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 No

City Reykjavik

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Whale Watching from Reykjavík's Old Harbour

• Check in at our ticket office by the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík at least 15 minutes before departure. Across the street, you will find our floating Wildlife Exhibition, housed on board a converted fishing vessel permanently docked at the pier. This is where you board the whale-watching boat.
• On board, you will find several outdoor viewing platforms, a heated indoor saloon with large windows, a cafeteria where you can buy light refreshments, toilet facilities, and a cloakroom where you can borrow blankets and overalls for the duration of the tour. Feel free to stay outside in the fresh air or settle inside the heated lounge and enjoy the views from within.
• Our excellent naturalist guides will provide live commentary throughout the tour and notify you of any sightings as you go.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 2.5-3.5 hour whale watching tour
• Heated indoor saloon with large windows
• Use of blankets and thermal overalls
• Complimentary WiFi on board
• Wildlife guarantee (or try again for free)
• Free pictures taken by the crew

What's Not Included

• Pickup at hotel/bus stop
• Refreshments
• Tip/gratuity

What to bring

• Warm clothing
• Sturdy shoes

Know before you go

• The weather in Iceland can be quite unpredictable, so please note that this tour is weather-dependent. In case of unfavourable conditions in the bay, the itinerary may be altered, or the tour could be cancelled on short notice.
• We abide by a Code of Conduct for responsible whale watching, which means that we sometimes need to keep our distance to minimise disturbance to natural behaviour.
• This is a wildlife tour, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. In the event that we do not encounter any whales or dolphins, we do not offer a refund but instead give passengers a complimentary ticket to use on another day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

AEgisgardur 5c, Reykjavík, Iceland

Tour start

AEgisgardur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.