Small-group Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun from Reykjavík
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Small-group Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun from Reykjavík

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Ages 10-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • 2 hr. small group tour of up to 12 passengers
  • Overalls, safety vest, goggles and gloves are provided
  • No whales or dolphins on your tour? Try our Classic tour for FREE!
  • Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views off the Sun Voyager & Harpa Concert Hall.
  • See the adorable PUFFINS in their natural habitat!
  • High quality suspension seats for extra safety and comfort
What's not included
  • Restroom on board
  • Pickup / Dropoff is NOT available for this tour
  • No food provided


Start:
  • Ægisgarður 5d, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Meet us at the Whale Safari ticket office down at the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair 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: 7680P11

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Minimum height to participate is 145 cm.
    • Minimum age to participate is 10 years.
    • 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

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    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: 7680P11

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    • Whale Safari Iceland
      4.6 of 5 bubbles451
      Reykjavik, Iceland
      Joined in October 2012
    • L4194WQelainep
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Everything promised and more!
      Absolutely amazing and breathtaking morning spent with the very informative team. Puffins, dolphins and humpback whales were all seen. We spent a lot of time watching the whales, which was absolutely brilliant. Highly recommended.
      Written October 27, 2024
    • Global156432
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      There be whales, Captain!
      It was incredible. Our guide and pilot were excellent and professional and obviously love what they do. We saw 5 humpbacks and a few minkes and a dolphin. Dress warm and get a mug of hot chocolate to warm yourself afterwards.
      Written October 20, 2024
    • Z2586KMhelenw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best day ever! If you are thinking about it…..book it!
      Amazing tour, the initial trip was cancelled due to poor weather but the team were great in helping us rebook and it was well worth it! Fabulous tour guide, great spotting of both humpbacks and minky whale. Rodrigo was very knowledgeable, helpful and funny. Great combination! Would highly recommend!
      Written October 14, 2024
    • Tracey N
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      What a fabulous experience
      Very nice staff and loved the boat ride!! That was fun in Itself We saw 2 humpback whales and they have us some tail which was fabulous. I took so many pics and one of the staff also took pics that they’re sharing with the group which I thought was so very nice. Great experience and am glad I went with the smaller boat and this fabulous staff.
      Written October 12, 2024
    • product-of-canada
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent puffin tour on RIB boat
      Having a small group of us in a RIB boat was a great experience. Both the guide and captain were great (Pedro & Rodrigo). Weather was on our side that morning, as there were only two partially sunny days during our 8-day stay in the city. Watching the puffins was so much fun. They are a bit skittish, so they do not let the boat get too close to the, particularly the ones in the water. If you are trying to get good close-up photos, you really do need a good zoom lens. The Boat does get close to their nesting island, but not close enough to get good close-up shots with a regular camera. I hear that there are other parts of Iceland, on land, where you can walk up to the puffins and they are not too afraid. But you will not find that here on this tour out of the city.
      Written September 23, 2024
    • Adventurer736550
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Experience, Great Crew
      Amazing trip. The crew were so knowledgeable and clearly cared about the whales to the point they had named and could recognise them. Not only that they were excellent at finding the whales, we encountered two Minkies and also a Humpback which we got great views of from a close but safe distance. A brilliant experience from start to finish!
      Written September 22, 2024
    • arleeniebird
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A fun experience!
      A fun experience! They provide an extra layer of warmth with jump suits. I stayed perfectly warm and comfortable, even in the rain. We saw a number of Minke whales and some porpoises, and white beaked dolphins - who were curious and swam under the boat. The tour guide also identified some birds. We were out of season for puffins, but did see one juvenile. The tour was only 2 hours, so it was easy to squeeze into a busy day. Although I would have liked the tour to have been a little longer.
      Written September 4, 2024
    • laura_lamotta
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So good!
      The best way to get up close to whales, dolphins and puffins in Iceland! The capacity of 12 and small boat meant we were able to get much closer to these incredible animals with as little disturbance as possible, plus the boat ride was so much fun
      Written August 26, 2024
    • Travel237780
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Adventure! Loved It!
      Our tour guide Rodrigo was outstanding as well as was the driver of the boat. The RIB ride was fun throughout. Although sightings are never guaranteed, we were able to see a Minke whale, and a few Humpback whales. We visited a "puffin island" and got to observe these birds and learn a great deal about them. And then on the way back to the base we were entertained by a school of White Nosed Dolphins that came by our boat and did some surfacing and diving for our benefit. This was an outstanding trip that we'll always remember.
      Written August 16, 2024
    • MsBibaFrog
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly reccomend!
      This was a great experience. We saw 5-6 humpback whales and many puffins along with arctic turn. Highly recommend. Great guides. The boat was comfortable.
      Written August 11, 2024
    • I9242TCcarolg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Whaling and Puffin Experience
      This experience was amazing. We'd never done one before and really didn't know what to expect. You report to the office in the harbor and after checking in are given overalls to place on over your clothes to keep you warm once you are out on the ocean. They have extra hats, gloves and goggles for those who forget them. On a sunny day, you really want sunglasses because of the sun reflection off the water and because the boat travels so fast it's like having your head out of moving car for 2 hours. The rib boat is one of the best ways to see the whales because the number of participants is small, 12, and they maneuver quickly to the sighted whales. We saw 3 humpback whales that surfaced time and time again, often within 10-20 yards of the boat. The beaked-nose dolphins were an added bonus. My son's GF had a go-pro and she got some amazing video and pics; but phones worked just as well. My kids are in their late 20s and they were so excited and loved it. The boat and its speed was kind of an added cool feature. Captain Gunni did a lot of the spotting and maneuvered the boat expertly, while Guide Trausti gave us broader context of what the whales and dolphins were doing with plenty of descriptive information about both the dolphins and whales. He's an avid and knowledgeable birder so the birds spotted were identified and he provided a list at the end along with several videos from our trip. We ended our trip by boating over to Engey Island where the puffin colonies are. Breathtaking and not to be missed.
      Written August 7, 2024
    • timwV7130KQ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lots of puffins to view - so adorable.
      We had a great day to go out and enjoy all of the magnificent puffins and other sea birds. got to see lots and lots of puffins. Great tour. We also ended with a nice boat ride. Our guide was very knowledgable about all of the sea birds.
      Written July 27, 2024
    • Isaac_hase_kch
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing puffins experience
      Our tour guide was truly exceptional, providing clear and insightful explanations throughout the journey. We had the delightful opportunity to observe charming puffins and their assistance in capturing remarkable photographs enhanced our experience. Our trip to Iceland has undoubtedly become even more splendid ,
      Written July 20, 2024
    • rozzys82
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing and fun
      Amazing day! Marine biologists were friendly and knowledgeable. The puffins and seals were fun but the whale stole the show! I would highly recommend this tour.
      Written July 16, 2024
    • U3359ULleahs
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun Puffin Tour!
      Great experience! Boat ride was fun and comfortable. We were given everything needed to stay warm and dry on our tour. Tour guide was friendly and had great knowledge and love for the puffins!
      Written July 12, 2024
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    Wakefield, New Zealand84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow, we saw 4 humpback whales when we did the 8pm trip!!

    We went out some 20km and it might be looking for a ‘needle in a haystack’ from our perspective but this company knew their stuff.

    Experienced captain Gunni along with guide Eline found them 30 minutes into the 2 hour trip.

    We were a small group of three but the trip still went ahead. The business provides all the weatherproof clothing for warmth, protection against the water/cold aspects and also a life vest for safety on the water. Providing also goggles and gloves, a must as traveling at high speed. Our backpacks can be stored in lockers in the building, you just need a charged phone and your camera.

    The whales are a sight to see, surprising even the crew with their antics and proximity to the inflatable. Which was very comfortable riding in sea craft like this.

    Eline was a marine biologist who shared facts on this type of whale and the birds we saw, plus more when we stopped briefly at a puffin/ seabird sanctuary.

    Thanks for the adventure

    Kiwi Susan
    Written July 18, 2024
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    Culture27570591632
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. It’s a perfect blend of adventure and awe-inspiring nature. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or simply looking for a unique experience, I highly recommend this whale watching tour. It’s an unforgettable journey into the heart of Iceland’s marine wonders!
    Written August 12, 2024
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    Lee S
    Norwich, UK60 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Couples
    We had an incredible midnight sun (20:00) tour in perfect weather conditions with Captain Örn & Guide Eline.

    We saw 5 Humpback whales and many hundreds/thousands of Puffins. We headed out towards a flock of birds and moments later the first Humpback appeared. We then had numerous sightings (20-30 I'd estimate) of the 5+ whales including 3 breaches! One of which was meters away from our RIB boat!

    The Guide Eline was absolutely fantastic as was the piloting from Captain Örn. Incredible experience, worth every penny.
    Written August 3, 2024
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