Boat Trip from Reykjavík with Whale Watching

About the Activity

What to Expect

Join us on a boat trip from Reykjavík with whale watching. As we set out from the harbour, our expert guides and friendly crew will welcome you aboard one of the largest whale watching boats in Iceland. With its on-board café and souvenir shop, you can enjoy refreshments as you take in the breathtaking views. The boat is equipped with an educational display featuring whale teeth, bones, baleen, and plankton nets, making it a hands-on floating whale watching classroom.

You will have the chance to spot a variety of sea-life including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins. The guides will share fascinating information about these marine creatures and teach you how to identify them as they surface. You will also have the opportunity to experience some of Iceland's thriving bird life, with seabirds such as puffins often making an appearance.

Throughout the tour, the crew will ensure you are comfortable and informed, making this a memorable adventure for all ages. This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone eager to learn more about the incredible wildlife of Iceland.

Highlights

• Opportunities to spot Icelandic wildlife such as minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises

• Educational experience with whale artifacts and expert guides

• Tour aboard one of Iceland's largest whale-watching boats

How to Get There

We meet at our ticket office, 30 minutes before departure. If you come by car, you will find free car parks nearby.

Characteristics of The Boat

• Name of the boat: Andrea

• Motorboat

• Number of passengers: 198

• Bar

• Sun-protected area

• Restrooms

• Wi-Fi

• Souvenir shop

Included Services

• Floating overall (also available in children's size)

• App with audio guide (available in English, German, French, Spanish and Simplified Chinese)

• Discounted ticket to the Whales of Iceland Exhibition (available to add as an extra, during check in or in our reception after the tour)

Additional Services

• Drinks and snacks

• Souvenirs

Bring Along

• ID document

• Cash or card (we do not accept American Express cards)

• Warm clothes and good footwear

• Camera

Good to Know

• Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly

• Accessible to wheelchairs & strollers

• No pets allowed

• You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks

• Please note that whale sightings during the tour cannot be guaranteed, as they are wild animals in their natural habitat. However, in case of no sightings we do offer a free ticket to join another tour on a different day at no additional cost, subject to availability

• 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.

• You will be asked to show a valid form of ID upon arrival for check-in.

• The tour is also available in German from 01.05 to 30.09