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81 Tours Reviewed
Whales and puffins in one outing can feel like a trick. This Reykjavík combo tour does it for real, pairing a close-to-the-islands puffin boat run with a classic whale search in Faxaflói Bay. You stay warm with inside seating and…
Whales in Reykjavik feel unreal. This 3-hour yacht cruise from the Old Harbor targets whales and dolphins in Faxafloi Bay, with guides who explain what you’re seeing (some departures shine thanks to guides like Lucky). I love the observation deck…
Warm ocean speed hits different. This is a 2-hour RIB whale watch designed to put you close to Eyjafjord wildlife while keeping the group tight. The Eyjafjord setting is all glacier-carved mountain drama, and the boat’s size helps you see…
Whales in a museum can be surprisingly powerful. At Whales of Iceland, you get life-size models of the whales found around Iceland (23 types in the main lineup, with more models overall), backed by interactive learning and a calm, slightly…
Whales close to shore. That is the draw. This Húsavík RIB tour is built for quick spotting in Skjálfandi Bay, then for close views that feel personal on a small boat. I especially like that your guide focuses on you…
A fast little boat makes whales feel close. This 2-hour RIB speedboat trip puts you out into Faxaflói Bay to hunt for whales, dolphins, and porpoises, while you also get Reykjavík’s sights from the water. What I like most is…
Húsavík whales feel close to shore. This family-run trip pairs a traditional oak boat with expert, English-speaking guidance as you work the best waters of Skjálfandi Bay, heading west toward the Kinnarfjöll mountain range. I like the small, human-scale feel…
Whales off Reykjavik can feel unreal. This 3-hour yacht cruise takes you out from the Old Harbour and keeps you hunting through Faxaflói Bay and past the islands near Reykjavik. You’ll scan for Iceland’s stars like humpback and minke whales,…
Faxafloi Bay feels closer than you think. This 3-hour Reykjavik whale and dolphin yacht cruise from the Old Harbor gives you real ocean access, with wide views from the observation deck and an onboard guide focused on marine life. I…
One of the fastest ways to chase whales from Reykjavik. This trip focuses on getting you to the right patch of Atlantic water in a short window, with guided eyes trained on minke whales, humpback whales, and dolphins. You also…
Big animals, cold air, and good odds. This whale watching trip from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour sends you out into Faxaflói Bay, where the crew uses local know-how to search feeding areas for humpbacks and other marine life. I love that…
Cold air, warm gear, big whales. This is the kind of Reykjavik tour that turns the whole bay into a live classroom. You sail out of the Old Harbor toward Faxaflói bay to look for humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins,…
Cold air, big sea energy. This is a whale-watching cruise that starts right in downtown Akureyri, then pushes out into Eyjafjord for a long, focused search. I like how you get multiple indoor and outdoor viewing areas, so you can…
In Húsavík, the best way to hunt for whales is often the fastest way—this RIB speedboat tour covers more of Skjálfandi Bay in less time, with a guide up front calling the shots. I also like the built-in rhythm of…
A fast boat in whale country changes everything. This Húsavík RIB speedboat tour gets you out into Skjálfandi Bay fast, so you can react quickly when a whale surfaces. I love how the guides focus on both excitement and marine-life…
