Overview
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3 hours
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Join our 3-hour whale watching cruise, starting in the Old Harbour, and traveling through the spectacular Reykjavík Coast. Our whale watching tour focuses on Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Orca Killer Whales, and other marine wildlife.
Please note, the tour takes place in wild nature, sightings cannot be predicted or guaranteed. If there are no sightings on the tour, we do not offer refunds but instead, we offer our passengers a free return to join our tour depending on availability, valid for up to three years.
Weather is a big factor for the tour, and we may have to cancel the tour.
Additional Information
We also offer private yacht rental in Reykjavík. Whether it’s a romantic cruise or an evening sailing adventure for all your friends, we’ve got you covered.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Old Harbour
The ship sets sails from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you’ll sail among the small islands in the Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for the wildlife in the water. The most common sights are minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises. However, there is always a chance to spot a few orcas (also known as killer whales) as well as a wealth of other species. The professional team onboard is very experienced in spotting whales and is dedicated to making sure their passengers leave with a smile!
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.
Options
3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise
What‘s Included
Panoramic views
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Drinks and snacks are available for purchase
Professional guides
Spacious observation decks
Restroom on board
Warm blankets
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
710 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great to see the city
Karen M,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent background on many aspects of Iceland, good walking pace; I learned a lot and saw a wide variety of places in the historic downtown areas.
Excursion good, but trouble with pre-arranged transfer from the cruise port.
Road26724633980,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Since the "yacht" is located in the harbor, we pre-arranged pickup from the cruise port. The pickup instructions were very vague: "Kindly ensure you are waiting in front of your hotel or selected pickup location at that time and look for a black car or minibus." With a cruise ship at port, there are dozens of "black cars and minibuses". My wife waited at the cruise ship pickup/dropoff point (where we expected they would show up), and I went down to the bus parking lot just in case they were parked there. We waited the entire time allotted and did not find a black car or minibus with our name associated with it. The instructions should be specific to the cruise port location and our cruise ship. We ended up taking a costly taxi ride to somewhere close to the harbor, and walked 8 minutes to find the harbor meetup location. VERY FRUSTRATING. The excursion was good; we saw 2 different types of whales, porpoises, and dolphins. Advertising the boat as a "yacht" is misleading. It is a nice, but older, ship similar to all of the other whale watching excursion boats. The captain did a good job of safely navigating the ship when marine life was spotted. The onboard staff were all friendly, and the guide was well-versed in the local marine wildlife. Overall, a horrible experience coordinating transfer to the marina, but a pleasant excursion on a ship that did not meet my expectations of a "yacht".
Amazing breaching humpback whales
Suzanne P,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Whale watching is a very hit and miss experience. Well, our yacht cruise was definitely a hit! We were fortunate to have beautiful sunny weather with great visibility. There were several whales near our ship, breaching, rolling, waving their fins, practically performing for us. What an amazing experience!
Great trip!
Lorraine G,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip! Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. We saw lots of whales, learned how to spot them.
Fun times with friends
Cheryl H,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Got to see a couple different types of whales and some porpoises. The boat was a nice size and had room inside to stay warm.
Amazing experience! The...
Brianna R,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! The yacht was super comfortable with lots of good viewing spots. We saw 5 humpback whales! The crew were awesome and they gave detailed descriptions of the wildlife. Would highly recommend and would do again when we return.
Isabel was very...
Michael C,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Isabel was very knowledgeable and friendly. She spoke about the whales we saw and had a lot of knowledge about them.
Okay experience, not worth the price you pay
Tanya N,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The experience was ok. The boat was very nice and the operators tried really hard to help us see any whales that we could possibly see given the weather conditions. I personally felt the experience was pricey for what you actually get which is basically a couple hours on a yacht. The concessions were so overpriced - I paid somewhere around $3 USD for a cup of hot water and a tea bag, over $5 for a candy bar. I regret doing this and wish I had spent my last day in Iceland doing something I would have enjoyed more.
Cheaters
Arunas M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00we have booked a yacht - in advance - becouse wife has sea sickness…. and there was no yacht !!! we where put into Amelia big slow boat …. my wife suffered a lot …. Amelia team made a great job - everything to satisfy clients , telling stories about whales - perfect ❤️ But you as Viiator - you are cheating- people are booking yacht and you are sending to a simple boat … explanation that you got a broken window - just lie … as even for may 4 and 5 you still offer a yacht - that is not coming …. i will check with the loyer what action to be taken … shame to behave like this …
Many whales and bird species!
Tim F,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this excursion on the day four the day I arrived in Iceland. The staff and the crew on the yacht were both fantastic! The yacht itself was very comfortable. They had drinks and snacks for purchase. The guide was very informative! We were fortunate enough to see Minky and humpback whales!! We also saw porpoise and a few puffins!! the cruise was very comfortable to the harbor. We witness many sites that you can’t see from the mainland! Also, we received a 15% discount at the local restaurant for meals and drinks! It was a great way to start my Iceland venture! I would absolutely recommend this excursion, it was well worth the price!!
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