Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik

4.6
(27 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Come aboard an exciting RIB speedboat and see the incredible wealth of marine wildlife that lives in the waters just off the shores of Reykjavík City. Nature lovers looking to see some of Iceland’s majestic whales, dolphins, and porpoises, but who wish to do so in a small group, should grab this chance now.
The tour starts from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you will travel 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 wildlife in the water.

Please note
The tour has an age limit of 10 years & a height limit of 145 CM.
Since this is a wildlife tour we can never predict or guarantee sightings of any kind. In the event that we don't encounter any whales or dolphins, we do not offer refunds, but instead, give our passengers a complimentary ticket to use another day. We may cancel a tour due to bad weather or if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

What's Included

Warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment.
Up to 2-hour exciting tour in a small group 12-seater RIB boat.
Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views of the Harpa Concert Hall and Sun Voyager.
Hotel transfer

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & Tours

We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Faxaflói (Pass by)

    Experience the joy of close encounters with mighty whales, graceful dolphins or playful porpoises on our easy-to-join whale watching tours from downtown Reykjavík. We’ll make this a “once-in-a-lifetime experience for you to remember! All year round, you’ll be able to see a wide variety of ocean-going mammals just a few minutes off the coast, including minke, humpback and killer whales, as well as white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises. The summer is the peak period, but there is always something amazing to be found in Faxafloi Bay – as well as enjoying the spectacular scenery that surrounds the capital city.

    Admission ticket free
  • Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Faxaflói (Pass by)

    Faxafloi bay is situated on its southern shore. From Reykjavik it is possible to see the peninsula of Akranes in the northeast and even the Snæfellsjökull at a distance of about 120 km (75 mi). This bay has few islands and the ones it does have are close to land, in particular contrast to the bay directly north of it, Breiðafjörður, which has the most islands of any bay in Iceland.

    Admission ticket free
  • Engey (Pass by)

    Engey is the second largest island of the Kollafjörður (Faxa Bay) fjord in western Iceland.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lundey (Pass by)

    Lundey, literally "Puffin Island" in Icelandic, is a small, uninhabited island off the western coast of Reykjavík, Iceland.

    Admission ticket free
  • Videy Island (Pass by)

    Viðey is the largest island of the Kollafjörður Bay in Iceland, near the capital of Reykjavík.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Iceland Discover

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Jet Boat Rentals
Safaris
Water Tours
Seasonal
Speed Boat Rentals
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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