Climb aboard the whale watching boat and sail out on the Atlantic in search of the sea giants in their natural environment. Look for whales, dolphins, and harbor porpoises. Afterwards, you’ll visit the mystical Whales of Iceland exhibition.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
- Experience a one-of-a-kind whale watching tour from Reykjavik
- Enjoy whale watching and the largest whale exhibition in Europe in a single package
- Learn about the different species of whales and see man-made models up close
- Discover Iceland’s bountiful variety of whales, dolphins, and porpoises
- Take in the stunning scenery of the Icelandic coast
- Guided boat tour
- Warm floatation overalls
- WiFi onboard
- Heated indoor cabins with toilet facilities
- Audio guided tour at the Whales of Iceland Exhibition
- Snacks and beverages (sold onboard)
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Hlésgata, 101 Reykjavik. Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to departure.
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- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Whale watching is a natural activity governed by the weather. If the trip is canceled due to bad weather, the whale watching part of the ticket is refunded. If no sightings are made on the trip, then you have the option to go back at a time of your choice
- The best season to spot whales is summer; the chances of spotting whales may be lower at other times of year
- If the boat trip is canceled due to bad weather conditions please contact the local partner to reschedule
- If there are no sightings during the trip, the ticket holder can use the booking number to reschedule the tour for another time
- The ticket is valid for another tour with the tour operator in the future
- Please be aware that due to environmental reasons during certain times of the year your trip may be delivered on a shared boat with one of the local partner's associated agencies
- Tours in winter last approximately 3-3.5 hours
- Tours in summer (June 1 to September 15) last 2-3 hours