Whale Watching & Northern Lights Boat Trip from Reykjavik

6 hours

Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

Discover the wonders of Iceland with our whale watching & northern lights boat trip from Reykjavik, where you will experience both majestic marine life and the stunning Aurora Borealis.

Highlights

Chance to see Minke, Humpback whales, Harbour porpoise, dolphins and potentially Killer whales
Unique Northern Lights tour by sea, offering a breathtaking view from the water
Enjoy spectacular views of Reykjavik city from the coastline
Enjoy a comfortable boat trip with warm overalls, heated indoor cabins, a bar, and free WiFi

Full description

Departing in the morning or afternoon, the whale watching adventure takes you into the expansive Faxaflói Bay for approximately 2-3.5 hours. Here, you will have the chance to spot magnificent Minke and Humpback whales, playful dolphins, elusive Harbour porpoises, and even rare Killer whales. The journey is complemented by scenic coastal views of Reykjavik’s breathtaking mountains, picturesque islands, and vibrant bird life. As the day transitions into night, the adventure continues with our northern lights spectacle. Departing at 9pm or 10pm, this 2-3 hour tour offers you a unique perspective of the Aurora Borealis from the sea, far from the city lights, maximizing your chances to witness this natural wonder. This complete combo experience offers an unforgettable day, seamlessly blending the excitement of whale watching with the serene beauty of the Northern Lights.

Included / Excluded

Warm flotation overalls
Experienced and professional guides

Pick up (A surcharge of 3000 ISK per person and 1500 ISK for youth ages 7 to 15 will apply. Pickup can be requested up to one hour before the scheduled start time.)
Drinks and snacks

Meeting point

Start Location

Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík, Iceland

Important information

Know before you book

Number of passengers: up to 198
Restrooms
Wi-Fi
Heated indoor cabins

Know before you go

We meet at Geirsgata 11, Special Tours ticket office in Reykjavik Old Harbour, 30 minutes before departure.
If you come by car, you will find free car parks nearby.
If you wish to make use of our pick up service, please contact us after completing the booking.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible
Stroller Accessible

Reviews

4.8(89 reviews)

Ioulia

Nov 2025

4.0

Très belle journée d’automne dans la campagne toscane. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les explications de notre guide Peter. Le mini bus était très comfortable. La météo était au rendez-vous aussi. Nous avons dégusté des vins dans 3 caves (4 vins par cave) ainsi que les huiles d’olive dans les 2 premières caves (2 par exploitation). Les vues sur les collines, sur les vignobles étaient magnifiques. Nous avons rencontré les producteurs passionnés qui ont partagé leur histoire, leur amour du bon vin et de leur région. Nous avons pu découvrir le charmant village de Grève en Chanti. Dommage que l’arrêt n’a duré qu’une demi-heure heure, donc 20 min pour faire le tour de la place principale et survoler les commerces, dont une boucherie appartenant à la même famille depuis 7 générations. Le repas traditionnel de 3 plats était délicieux, joliment présenté mais minimaliste (4 amuse-bouches, une petite portion de lasagnes et 3 petits carrés de gâteau fondant au chocolat). Très belle sortie !

GetYourGuide traveler

Oct 2025

4.0

Overall the experience was good. Our guide was great, knowledgable and we went to beautiful places. These are mostly personal preferences that I would’ve liked to know- there would be nothing to eat until almost 3pm. At each stop we had 3-4 very small tastings of wine- for an entire day trip a little more wine would’ve been appreciated. The bus was too tight and uncomfortable for our group. There were words exchanged between people who (understandably!) didn’t want to sit in the back.

Carl

Oct 2025

5.0

Peter, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and added very interesting insight and funny stories. It was a perfect tour and we recommend it highly!

Additional information

Pickup service (round trip) fee applies to first boat tour, if due to lack of sightings tour is joined for free again, pickup service must be added and paid again.
Northern Lights is a natural activity governed by the laws of the weather. In case of no sightings, you can join for free the next available day.
Please note that, depending on your chosen starting time, the tour is split into two parts; whale watching in the morning and Northern Lights at night.