Reykjavik Whale Watching Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot majestic humpback whales
- Cruise through Faxaflói Bay
- Learn from expert naturalist guides
- Enjoy panoramic city views
- Experience Icelandic marine life up close
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 3-hour whale watching cruise
- Expert naturalist guide
- Warm overalls and blankets
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Elding Whale Watching, Ægisgarður 5c, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the weather forecast before booking, as tours may be canceled due to adverse conditions.
- Confirm the departure time and location, as schedules can vary seasonally.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for check-in purposes.
Know before you go
- Dress warmly in layers, as temperatures can be chilly on the water.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery and wildlife.
- Be prepared for potential sea sickness; consider taking motion sickness medication if needed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Passengers with limited mobility are warmly welcome. However, please note that our boats are not fully accessible, as steep stairs and high thresholds may limit access to inside areas and toilet facilities.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a light-weight chair on board our larger boats. If possible, please notify us of your arrival in advance, as assistance with boarding may be required.
- If conditions in Reykjavík are unfavourable, the tour may either be cancelled or depart from an alternative harbour, which could extend the duration by 1-2 hours.
- No whales or dolphins spotted on your tour? Join us again another day for FREE!
Traveler reviews
Very exciting...
Very exciting Experience rappresentative of islandic way of Life and of respect for SeaWorld. Thanks for all
Amazing Experience
Amazing experience. We were so lucky to be surrounded by humpback whales the whole tour. The guides were helpful and fantastic. Though we spent a lot of time on the bow of the boat to get the best view and unfortunately you cannot hear the guide in that section of the boat. Would absolutely recommend this tour!
Dissapointed
Disappointed, for some reason I expected to see whales like the ones in the photograph in your brochure. What I actually saw was about 5 viewings of orca dorsal fins appearing for a few seconds. The boat operators, there were three boats patrolling the same little patch of the bay, all looking for whales I guess. Oh well, it was a nice boat ride.
We saw orca whales!
We went in May, dress warm, it’s chilly. Capt was excellent about calling our direction of sightings. The crew also very friendly and willing to chat about the whales.
Whale watching
Awesome trip. Got to see two pods of dolphins, 2 minkie whales and a humpback whale. Worth the price especially since they take photos of each trip and you get a link to the ones from your trip to download for free. They don't crowd the whales, which is good since multiple tours go at the same time and other operators arent as whale conscious as Elding