Whale-Watching Boat Tour with Expert Guide from Reykjavik

Two ways to see Faxaflói Bay: a leisurely 3.5-hour cruise or a 2.5-hour high-speed RIB — same whales, different ride. Both depart from Reykjavík's Old Harbour, where your guide kits you out in warm overalls and sets the scene before you leave the dock. Out on the bay, you're scanning for minke and humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises — with up to 90% sighting success. Your guide narrates every encounter live, mixing marine biology with the kind of old sea stories that only make sense when you're actually out there. Camera out from the moment you clear the harbour mouth. If the cold gets to you, the heated indoor lounge has coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. If the whales don't show — unlikely, but it happens — your next trip is complimentary.

Point de rendez-vous

Please make your way to the Special Tours Ticket Office, located at Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavik.

Prise en charge

Tout le monde se retrouve au point de départ ; il n’y a pas de prise en charge.

Type de billet

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Taille du groupe

Jusqu’à 190 voyageurs

Opéré par

Special Tours Iceland

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• German guidance available on Classic tours from May 1st - September 30th.
• Operates in a variety of weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• If cancelled due to unsuitable sailing conditions, you will be give the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
• Hotel pick up: Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply).