Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
4.5
Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik
By Reykjavik Sailors
The best chance to see some of the 20 species of whales that migrate off Iceland’s coast during peak season is on a guided whale watching tour. Your captain and crew take you to the spots known to have the most whales and provide plenty of information about wildlife along the way. Details like provided warm layers and motion sickness tablets make this tour stand out.
from per adult
$85.00
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$85.00
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Ages 0-99, max of 60 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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Highlights
- Iceland whale watching tour from Reykjavik
- Spot whales and other wildlife out on the ocean
- Learn about local marine life from your guide
- Indoor and outdoor viewing areas available
- 3-3,5 hours Whale Watching tour
- Experienced and professional guides
- Free ticket to join again in case of no sightings
- Warm flotation overalls
- Free WiFi on board
- Heated indoor cabins with toilet facilities
- Complimentary seasickness tablets available
- Text description is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese in the app.
What's not included- Snacks and beverages sold on board
- Pickup is available for extra charge
- Arrive at a central meeting location in downtown Reykjavik to meet your guide and begin your Iceland whale watching tour. Optionally put on warm layers and take a seasickness tablet before setting sail in search of whales in the North Atlantic. Peak season visitors (April to October) can expect to see some of the 20 different species of whales that swim off the coast of Iceland, while off-season visitors might see other animals like seals and seabirds. Regardless of which animals are around, your seasoned crew brings you to the best wildlife viewing spots and provides plenty of information about the animals you see while you sail. Admire views of the coast and spot wildlife from one of the boat’s three outdoor viewing platforms or indoor saloon, fully equipped with internet. Tour concludes at start point. Please note: Check tour status before arrival directly with tour operator. If canceled due to weather, contact vendor to reschedule. Tour may be operated on shared boat with partner organization.
- Departure details
- Reykjavik Sailors Whale Watching and Northern Lights Adventures, Hlésgata Vesturbugt F101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Note: Pick-up starts 60 minutes before departure. Pickup service is available for extra charge. If pickup service is not chosen - please meet us at departure point at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21533P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- NOTE: You should schedule to be at our departure point at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Please, check our DAILY DIARY before you come for the tour, all the important daily information of all our tours will be notified on our website.
- If you have a boat tour booked, please check your email before the tour as all important daily information will be notified via email.
- We recommend wearing good footwear and warm clothing. Don´t forget to bring your camera to take amazing photos!
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik?
- Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik price starts from $85.00. Discover and book Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik on Tripadvisor
- What is the Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik cancellation policy?
- Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik?
- Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik is hosted by Reykjavik Sailors. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Reykjavik Sailors on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h 30m. Discover and book Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21533P4
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00Overall, very good
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00Not good
Spent 2.5 looking for a whale when we found it got to see the dorsal fin and tail before it went down only took 5 m…
Viviane W
005 stars, seen both
Great day, seen whales and northern lights on not such a promising day. Lucas made the day with his funny informati…
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00Unforgotable
Very cold and stil enjoiable day with a lot humor, expectation en feeling like a child... Crew was funny and a lot …
Holhiker1
00Northern Lights
If the weather is compliant go by boat. The Northern Lights were clearly visible.! Hooray! One of the most exci…
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00No Lights but still a good trip
Very talented crew - kept us entertained while trying to locate the Northern Lights. Given the warning about rough…
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00Humpback whales - would recommend!
Excellent communication from the company throughout. The weather was extremely cold, blowy and snowy but this did n…
MichelleM215
00Great Day
Crew members were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the tour. We were fortunate enough to see a Humpback W…
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00Disappointed with northern lights part of combo.
Enjoyed the day saw some whales Disappointed with northern light part of trip there was a 5 hour wait between end …
Q386SAchrism
00Excellent trip
Seeing the Northern Lights! The guide on the boat was also fantastic, both entertaining and informative.
MalcolmB1123
00Saw the lights before we left
Knowledgeable punctual had already seen a great show had a great time. Full body life jackets supplied. Drinks avai…
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Helene H
1 contribution
May 2023
Wonderful experience despite the cold wind and choppy seas. Extra warm suits and complimentary sea sickness pills on board make for a more comfortable experience. Young woman who served as the expert guide on board was very knowledgeable. We saw humpback and minke whales crest and learned to spot the spray from the white caps.
Written May 30, 2023
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James M
4 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
As promised, the tour delivered a wonderful experience. We followed two humpback whales and gained many insights, especially with the excellent commentary supplied by the guide.
Written May 27, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
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Thank you so much for your review, we are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we hope to see you again sometime in the future.
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Reykjavik Sailors team
Written May 28, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Plum11
10 contributions
May 2023
Amazing time! We saw a load of humpback whales plus a smattering of other marine wildlife as well. The boat was nice and spacious with great viewing areas all around, plus it had a cafe to warm up with a nice cup of hot chocolate on board as well.
The leader of the trip, Daniel, was excellent - great at speaking to us and giving information about the whales, and very friendly as well.
I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone, whether you're interested in marine wildlife or not. A great experience to see these huge yet graceful creatures in their natural habitat.
The leader of the trip, Daniel, was excellent - great at speaking to us and giving information about the whales, and very friendly as well.
I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone, whether you're interested in marine wildlife or not. A great experience to see these huge yet graceful creatures in their natural habitat.
Written May 25, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
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Thank you for your review, we truly appreciate your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you had a good time with us on your tour. I will pass along the compliments to our guides.
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Reykjavik Sailors team
Written May 26, 2023
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Kurt Joseph E
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
It was great to be part of the tour. I enjoyed the voyage. I wish there were more whales seen. Great experience though!
Written May 7, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
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Thank you so much for your review. We love getting our guest feedback. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us.
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Written May 8, 2023
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gemmapw
Glasgow, UK2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Good facilities, friendly and helpful staff. Good opportunity to see whales. Struggled to see at times due to crowds at rail at the bow of the boat, especially with a smaller child who couldn't get near the rail to see.
Written May 6, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
Hello
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback - we are sorry to hear that you were not able to see anything on your tour with us and did not get full experience. We always want passengers to enjoy their tours with us.
Thank you so much for your review and we hope to see you again sometime in the future.
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Reykjavik Sailors team
Written May 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Shelley D
28 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Great boat, warm overalls and a friendly, knowledgeable guide. We were so lucky with the weather and spotted dolphins, puffins and humpback whales, it was such a wonderful trip. Highly recommended!
Written April 27, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
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Thank you so much for your review, we are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we hope to see you again sometime in the future.
Best regards
Reykjavik Sailors team
Written April 28, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
N McAlpine
Birkenhead, UK40 contributions
What a fantastic trip!!! The crew were amazing. So friendly and full of facts and information. The boat was immaculate, too, with plenty of seating and viewing areas!!!
On the day of our trip, we were welcomed on board and given all the safety procedures. The crew were very helpful.
We were that day as we has 7 humpback 🐋 whales surrounding the boar. The whales were so close and put on a full display for us. Several were breaching from the water. It was a magnificent experience!!!! I will never forget it!!!!
On the day of our trip, we were welcomed on board and given all the safety procedures. The crew were very helpful.
We were that day as we has 7 humpback 🐋 whales surrounding the boar. The whales were so close and put on a full display for us. Several were breaching from the water. It was a magnificent experience!!!! I will never forget it!!!!
Written April 26, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
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Thank you so much for your review. We love getting our guest feedback. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us.
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Reykjavik Sailors team
Written April 27, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Voyager63992200027
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Brilliant. The guide was very knowledgeable and we saw quite a few whales.. (their backs and tails anyway). Got a few good photos. Wrap up warm though it was bitterly cold at sea (as you'd expect).
Written April 25, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
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Thank you so much for your review. We love getting our guest feedback. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your tours with us.
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Reykjavik Sailors team
Written April 26, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
KarenHJB
Tamworth, UK6 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Very well organised trip. We took advantage of the free anti sea sickness tablet although we were lucky and had good conditions for our trip. We also used the free overalls which helped against the wind and would have protected had we had rain. We started off on the top deck but, part way through the trip, went down to the lower deck at the front, which was a perfect vantage point. We were lucky enough to see gulls, puffins, dolphins and a whale, who breached, which was fabulous - we followed him for a while but other than the occasional ‘blow’ he didn’t appear again.
The cafe on board was nice, the ‘best’ hot chocolate! The Brazilian guide was really good, friendly and very knowledgeable.
All in all a great experience!
The cafe on board was nice, the ‘best’ hot chocolate! The Brazilian guide was really good, friendly and very knowledgeable.
All in all a great experience!
Written April 20, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
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Thank you so much for your review, we are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we hope to see you again sometime in the future.
Best regards
Reykjavik Sailors team
Written April 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kirsty H
Pontefract, England, United Kingdom2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We had a fantastic whale watching trip recently and managed to spot a humpback whale after another boat radioed in to alert us. The booking process was easy and they were in communication leading up to the trip to remind us about timings, what to bring etc. We had a good 3 hours or so out at sea and thankfully the weather was on our side. I think the price we paid was reasonable and it’s good that they offer another visit if you don’t have any sightings. Overall a brilliant, must do trip.
Written April 20, 2023
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ReykjavikSailors
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Thank you for your review, we truly appreciate your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you had a good time with us on your tour.
Best regards
Reykjavik Sailors team
Written April 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
robalveston
bristol63 contributions
I am sure you care about whales but in 16 days 29 fin whales have been slaughtered and butchered in Reykjavik. Watch sea shepherd you tube report it's sickening.
Vic Goldenberg
Bucharest, Romania15 contributions
This company I was with has a slogan "meet whales, not eat whales"! and inform their clients how to recognize a restaurant which is friendly with environment. They present a small environmental protection lesson during the journey. The young people in Iceland are against whale haunting.
Camper548963
2 contributions
Bonjour est-il « prudent » de réserver le dernier jour de notre séjour ? Sachant qu’il nous sera impossible de programmer une autre sortie si pas de baleine or mauvais temps au jour programmé ! Merci FP
Camper548963
2 contributions
Bonsoir est-il « prudent » de réserver le dernier jour de notre séjour ? Sachant qu’il nous sera impossible de programmer une autre sortie si pas de baleine ou mauvais temps au jour programmé ! Merci FP
Laura M
Delaware, OH32 contributions
Are there any age limits for this tour? Could I bring small children (2 and under) on the boat?
Vic Goldenberg
Bucharest, Romania15 contributions
Yes!
Danny W
Liverpool, UK61 contributions
When is the best time of year to go? Hoping to take my girlfriend in March/April time but as she's whale obsessed I wanna give her the best chance to see them
TMS44
London, UK76 contributions
I went Easter 2018 and it was fab. Great views. Very cold. Not sure of if whale migrations change chances of sightings. I have heard that if you go from the north rather than Reykjavik you may see blue whales. Worth checked by blue whale seasonal sighting times
StephW23
London, UK48 contributions
Is February a good time to take the trip. Thanks
Felicity W
Portadown, UK9 contributions
The best time to see whales is the summer months. We enjoyed the trip in October and we lucky to see white nosed whales. Not sure about February, but it's a trip out into the old harbour, hopefully you will see something.
