Whale Watching from Reykjavik
4.5 / 5 total 427 reviews
Duration: 3 hours
Tour ID: 7348 Overview
Sailing out from the Old Harbor in Reykjavik this whale watching tour gives you the chance to observe whales, dolphins and variety of other marine wildlife in its natural environment.
The most common sightings include dolphins, humpback whales and on rare occasions, minke whale and killer whales. Local bird life is also diverse including Puffin, Arctic Tern, Gannet and many varieties of Gull. Expert guides inform you about whales, birds and nature of the area.
Specially built for whale watching the spacious vessel offers variety of platforms for watching the whales as well an indoor viewing area with large windows. To keep you warm and comfortable there are warm overalls on board, but there is also hot drinks and light refreshments in the on-board café.
After the tour you can explore the Whale Exhibition Centre to find out more about the mysteries of the ocean. It is situated in an old Capelin-fishing vessel “Fífill” which has been transformed into an exhibition and information centre on whales and sea birds.
The most common sightings include dolphins, humpback whales and on rare occasions, minke whale and killer whales. Local bird life is also diverse including Puffin, Arctic Tern, Gannet and many varieties of Gull. Expert guides inform you about whales, birds and nature of the area.
Specially built for whale watching the spacious vessel offers variety of platforms for watching the whales as well an indoor viewing area with large windows. To keep you warm and comfortable there are warm overalls on board, but there is also hot drinks and light refreshments in the on-board café.
After the tour you can explore the Whale Exhibition Centre to find out more about the mysteries of the ocean. It is situated in an old Capelin-fishing vessel “Fífill” which has been transformed into an exhibition and information centre on whales and sea birds.
Highlights
- Get close to some of the planet's largest animals
- See white-beaked dolphins surfing the waves
- Observe Harbour Porpoises playing at the surface
- Enjoy the diverse bird life of Faxaflói bay
- Beautiful seascapes and refreshing ocean breeze
Good to Know
Duration: 3 hours
Tour Start Time: MULTI- Tour End Time: MULTI
- This tour is available: Daily, all year round
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
- Professional tour guide on the Whale Watching Tour
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- * In the rare event that no whales are spotted on your tour, you can have another whale watching tour for free
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Reviewed by TerenceP
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July 29, 2023
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July 29, 2023
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We had a great time. All in all, highly recommended.
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Reviewed by XingM
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July 29, 2023
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July 29, 2023
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I am sorry but I cannot remember our guide's name. We had a great day with her and got back to our ship on time. 5 stars.
Reviewed by Lorna and Phil
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July 28, 2023
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July 28, 2023
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it was extremely detailed and they both solved every quesiton we had. The organization was perfect and they were always on time and willing to help.
Reviewed by Connor
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July 28, 2023
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July 28, 2023
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The tour was full of detail and our guide was a hub of info. THANK YOU FOR THIS TOUR AND GUIDE. A PERFECT DAY AND WORTH THE MONEY!
Reviewed by Gilroy ALZ
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July 21, 2023
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July 21, 2023
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This was a fantastic tour! Our guide led it so well. He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed it! So would recommend this tour for anyone looking for a great and enjoyable day.
Reviewed by Abel
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July 19, 2023
AE
July 19, 2023
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Our guide's knowledge of the city, its history, architecture, and art was excellent. She was very personable and made the tour very interesting and highly entertaining. This tour is one of the most enjoyable things we've done. We would recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed by Edmund
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July 16, 2023
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July 16, 2023
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Excellent trip!! tour guide is a super cool tour guide, providing relevant information about the city. We had perfect amount of time at each stop and especially enjoyed the tour guide. We highly recommend booking a tour with him!
Reviewed by Alexie
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July 10, 2023
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July 10, 2023
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our guide was an EXCELLENT guide! this tour was very special due to the guide's personality. Highly recommend it
Reviewed by Mrs
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July 06, 2023
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July 06, 2023
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Super, comfortable and enjoyable thanks to our excellent guide. We would definitely repeat this experience with our tour guide. Thank you for everything.
Reviewed by T Ioannidis
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July 03, 2023
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July 03, 2023
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We had an excellent guide because she was great and very knowledgeable about the sites on this tour. To sum up, you can book whenever you want. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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