Explore the wonders of Faxa Bay in search of whales and dolphins. Escape the crowds and enjoy a personal luxury yacht cruise with fewer passengers and a more bespoke service.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Icelandic

Highlights

Discover the wildlife of the bay
Admire the beautiful coastline and the islands near Reykjavik
See various sea birds, including puffins during the summer

Full description

The tour begins with a cruise along the beautiful coastline of Reykjavik before heading out to Faxafloi Bay in search of whales. The minke whales and humpback whales are the main goal of this tour, the giants of the ocean.

With a bit of luck, you may even spot a group of white-beaked dolphins and harbor porpoises. There's also a good chance that you'll observe different sea birds and puffins throughout the summer.

During the summer, the puffins are frequently seen sitting on the ocean and diving for food. This activity enables you to escape the crowds and benefit from a yacht cruise with fewer passengers and more personal service on board. Ride on a stable boat with an on-board bar and lounge and spacious outdoor deck areas for maximum comfort.

Includes

Warm blankets
WiFi
Luxury yacht cruise
Personal service
Free ticket to return again in the event of no sightings

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

Masks are optional for this activity

Meeting point

Please meet at the sales office on Ægisgardur pier. The sales office is in the last row of the rows of sales offices.

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Important information

What to bring

Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

Note that puffins can only be seen from approximately the middle of May to the middle of August

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 20 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5

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It was really cold, windy and rainy. The boat was great, staff friendly. It was very nauseating, a few vomited. The tablets were also available for free. We saw a lot of Walle, 3 were at our boat for at least 30 minutes. Unfortunately we didn't get rescue services in advance like other boats we saw on the way. Maybe it's not mandatory either, but it was so stormy that I was a little afraid of standing outside without a vest. Otherwise the trip was unforgettable (maybe because of nausea and a little fear).

November 13, 2021

The trip was nice. The captain and the other colleagues went out of their way to show us the whale. Not even the shadow of the puffins. Obviously, it must be said that sightings are not always insured. The trip was worth it anyway. You can take nice pictures of Reykjavik and the Harpa from behind

August 25, 2021

An excellent boat and crew... great service. Got to see whales and a large pod of dolphins too as an added bonus. Would thoroughly recommend the team!

March 15, 2022

Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Dolphin Luxury Yacht Cruise

Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Dolphin Luxury Yacht Cruise

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