Reykjavik Whale Watching Tour
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Experience Highlights
Experience one of Iceland's best natural spectacles on a Humpback and Minke whale watching tour to Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík. The activity will be led by a professional guide who will give you an insight into the marine life of these amazing mammals, while you watch the whales, white-beaked dolphins and porpoises. You will be provided with thermal overalls to enjoy the tour in peace and quiet. You can choose between a 2.5 hour high speed express boat tour or a full 3.5 hour tour.
- Whale watching cruise from Reykjavík
- See marine mammals such as whales, white-beaked dolphins and porpoises up close.
- Learn about Iceland's marine wildlife from a local guide.
- Choose between an express cruise or a full cruise.
- The experience can be repeated if you miss the sighting on your first attempt.
What’s included
- Whale watching tour from Reykjavík
- Complimentary entrance fee to repeat the experience in case no marine life is seen on the first tour
- Thermal jackets for adults and children
- Free Wi-Fi
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Step by Step
Climb aboard a comfortable boat and start a whale watching tour of Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík.
A local guide will provide you with information about the life and biology of the marine mammals, while you admire the impressive humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and porpoises.
On board you will receive a thermal coverall to protect you from the elements during the activity. Choose to take the tour on a 2.5 hour express boat or a full 3.5 hour tour.
Inside the boat you can stay on deck or in the inner observation deck where you can stay in a warmer temperature with heating and buy snacks or hot drinks.
The chance rate of seeing this wonderful natural experience with marine mammals is 90%. If you do not see any wildlife on the tour, you will receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the experience a second time.
If you wish to book a return transfer, you have to book it as an additional cost.