Your whale watching Reykjavik adventure begins at the old harbour, just minutes away from the city centre! A classic whale watching tour on our big and sturdy boat Andrea, offered all year round from Reykjavik.
On a Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik you will be able to experience some of Iceland’s rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sea-life, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins among other whale species. Our focus is on comfort, unique experiences and personal service while making sure the environment is protected and respected in every way possible.
Enjoy a sail out in one of the largest whale watching boats in Iceland. Our big and sturdy whale watching boat Andrea, provides you with extra comfort, fantastic interior and seating areas, large outside viewing decks, a safe family friendly environment and a café & souvenir shop on-board.
Our expert guides and friendly crew will welcome you aboard, share with you interesting information about different kinds of whales and seabirds you may expect to see on your tour and will teach you how to spot whales out in the bay. With an on-board display of whale teeth, bones, baleen, plankton nets and a microscope, this tour truly is a hands-on floating Whale Watching classroom with educational & interactive focus!
We proudly follow the IceWhale code of conduct to respect & protect the nature of Iceland
Add Whales of Iceland for just £6 per person
Whales of Iceland, the spectacular whale museum, giving you the opportunity to experience the different whales found around Iceland from both land and sea. On this combo tour admission to Whales of Iceland is included in your Whale Watching ticket. Before or after your boat tour we recommend visiting Whales of Iceland on the other side of the Reykjavik’s Old Harbour area. The museum showcases 23 life-size whale models with a lot of in-depth information, interactive experiences, and underwater footage of whales shown on an 8-meter screen. The newest exhibit focuses on conservation where the multiple threats (and their solutions) that whales face today are showcased. The museum really gives you a feeling for how small we are compared to the ocean wildlife.
- Operates All Year @ 1300. Additional sailing between 1 March & 15 November @ 0900 & 15 May & 30 September @ 1700
- Duration is around 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Price Includes Guided boat tour with experienced marine biologist on board, Warm floatable overalls provided for your comfort & safety – overalls also available in children’s sizes!, Wi-Fi, Café and Souvenirs on board & WCs on board
- Departure point is from the Old Harbour in Reykjavik
- Hotel Pick Up can be arranged for £14 per person
- The tour is dependent on weather and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Weather and sea conditions can be unpredictable during the winter months. Our captains will make their decision to sail based on many years of experience, always keeping in mind passenger safety and comfort.
- We can never guarantee sightings on our tours, but in case of no sightings we do offer a FREE ticket to try again!
- Sometimes in the winter we might sail from other harbours south of Reykjavik for better sea conditions, in which case we provide transport for all our passengers to and from Reykjavik. In this case the tour might be slightly longer due to the extra drive.
