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2-Hour RIB Boat Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
2 hours
Reykjavik, Iceland
About this activity
Check in at the Special Tours ticket office in the Old Harbour before meeting your guide, getting suited up & heading to the boat. YOu will then sail out to the bay in search of whales, wildlife and adventure!
Full description
Enjoy an exclusive 2-hour tour on our custom-built RIB express boat – perfect for whale watching with a maximum of 12 spaces! Before departing from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík, you will meet your guide and be provided with warm overalls, life jackets, goggles and gloves before boarding. Enjoy breathtaking scenery of the surrounding mountains and landscape on the way out to the feeding grounds. During the summer months your boat will also make a stop at the puffin island, Akurey. On the way back from your tour you will see the scenic coastline of Reykjavík before returning to shore. Choose from up to four departure times when you book.
Included / Excluded
- Warm overalls, lifevests, gloves and goggles
- A visit to Akurey, the puffin island, during the summer months
- Expert guide - guidance in English
- Suspension seats for extra comfort!
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee)
Meeting point
Ægisgarður 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Please make your way to the Special Tours ticket office (Aegisgardur 5E). We kindly ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure, as you will need time to go over the safety waiver, get dressed in the overalls and go over instructions with your guide before boarding.
Important information
Know before you book
- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Please note that sightings of wildlife cannot be guaranteed - if there are no sightings on your tour you will get a complimentary ticket to try again on our Whale Watching Classic or Whale Watching Express tours!
We recommend dressing warmly and wearing good shoes
Not recommended for children under the age of 10, or under 145 cm
Near public transportation
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in to go over safety information with your guide.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Please note that sightings of wildlife cannot be guaranteed - if there are no sightings on your tour you will get a complimentary ticket to try again on our Whale Watching Classic or Whale Watching Express tours!
We recommend dressing warmly and wearing good shoes
Not recommended for children under the age of 10, or under 145 cm
Near public transportation
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in to go over safety information with your guide.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers