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Whale Watching: Whales of Iceland Entry + RIB Boat Tour from Reykjavik

Get wonderfully up close to whales off the coast of Iceland

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A group of people in bright jackets on a boat watch a whale's tail above the water surface.

A whale partially emerges from the water near a small boat, with a person in a yellow jacket observing closely.

People in neon jackets on a boat watching a whale in the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

A humpback whale breaches the water's surface, its head covered in barnacles, in a calm sea.

A group of people in bright yellow jackets observe a surfacing whale from a boat on a calm ocean.

Duration2 hrs

LocationReykjavík

The experience

Get wonderfully up close to whales off the coast of Iceland

The best place to see whales is in their natural habitat, wouldn't you agree?

Take to the waters around Iceland for an epic whale-spotting adventure. Your 12-meter-long RIB vessel allows you to get close to these incredible animals in a way that's safe, thrilling, and non-intrusive.

On the way back to shore you can admire the dramatic Icelandic coast. In the summer months, you'll stop by the island of Akurey to see the thousands of puffins which line the cliffs during nesting season.

What’s included

2-hour whale watching tour
Live guide
Admission to the Whales of Iceland exhibition (same day visit)
Thermal floatable suits, life jackets, gloves, and goggles (children's sizes available)
Suspension seats ('shock seats') for a more comfortable ride
Visit of Akurey aka Puffin Island (May to August only)

Where to go

Reykjavik Wildlife Watching

Ægisgarður 13

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Valid ID must be shown

Safety waiver must be read and signed

Warm overalls, life-vests, gloves, and goggles provided

In case of no sightings you can join another tour (free within 30 days)

Before purchase

Not advised for pregnant women, people with back/heart problems, kids under 10, and those under 130cm (51")

Puffin Island visited May-August

Tours subject to weather conditions

English tour

Good to know

*_Whales of Iceland_**

Visit must be the same day as the booking

Exhibition open from 10:00 to 17:00

15-minute walking distance from the harbor

How to use

Show your smartphone voucher to the staff at the Special Tours ticket office to receive a paper ticket. You will be asked to present the paper ticket when boarding the boat

Make sure to check-in at least 30 minutes before the start of your booked tour. If you arrive less than 15 minutes prior to departure, you may not be able to join the tour. No refund will be possible in this case

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