Climb aboard a powerful RIB boat and discover the rugged beauty of Iceland’s nature on the Exclusive Whale Watching Tour by Powerboat. This premium experience takes you on a dynamic adventure across Faxaflói Bay, with a small group and maximum chances of spotting whales and other marine life up close.
The tour departs from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, an ideal base for quickly reaching the open sea. The speed and maneuverability of the RIB boat allows you to travel faster and further than larger vessels, giving you more time on the open water and a better chance of seeing marine mammals in their natural habitat. The Exclusive Whale Watching Tour by Powerboat is led by expert guides with extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem. They will not only help you spot animals, but will also provide information about their behavior, habitat and how to identify them along the way.
This Whale Watching Tour offers a ‘wildlife guarantee’, which means you can go on the tour again free of charge if you don’t spot any whales.
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Every day of the week. Tours in the morning and afternoon, you can indicate your preference for a part of the day.
In Reykjavik at the starting point of the tour at:
Elding Ticket Office, Ægisgarður 5c, Reykjavík 101, IS
Climb aboard a powerful RIB boat and discover the rugged beauty of Iceland’s nature on the Exclusive Whale Watching Tour by Powerboat. This premium experience takes you on a dynamic adventure across Faxaflói Bay, with a small group and maximum chances of spotting whales and other marine life up close.
The tour departs from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, an ideal base for quickly reaching the open sea. The speed and maneuverability of the RIB boat allows you to travel faster and further than larger vessels, giving you more time on the open water and a better chance of seeing marine mammals in their natural habitat. The Exclusive Whale Watching Tour by Powerboat is led by expert guides with extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem. They will not only help you spot animals, but will also provide information about their behavior, habitat and how to identify them along the way.
You will sail along the impressive coastline with views of volcanic formations and rugged rock formations, while looking for signs of movement in the water. Humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales and porpoises are regularly seen here - sometimes surprisingly close. In the summer months you will also make a stop at an island where puffins breed, a unique opportunity to admire these colorful birds in their natural environment.
To keep you warm and safe, you will be provided with a thermal, buoyant overall and a life jacket. The Exclusive Whale Watching Tour with Powerboat is suitable for adventurous travelers who want to experience Iceland's nature in an active and personal way.
Whether it’s your first time at sea or you’ve seen whales before, the Exclusive Whale Watching Tour by Powerboat offers a unique way to experience Reykjavík from the water. The small group, direct contact with the guide and the comfort on board make this an unforgettable experience – whether you’re looking for peace, adventure or impressive wildlife encounters.
Great tour, the first trip was cancelled due to bad weather but the team were great in helping us rebook and it was well worth it! Fantastic guide, great spotting of both humpback and mink whales. Rodrigo was very knowledgeable, helpful and funny. Great combination! Would recommend to anyone!
Very friendly staff and loved the boat ride! That was fun in itself We saw 2 humpback whales and they gave us some tail which was amazing. I took so many pictures and one of the staff also took pictures which they shared with the group which I thought was so much fun. Great experience and glad I went with the smaller boat and such amazing staff.
It was a fantastic trip and I would definitely recommend it. Emily was really knowledgeable and the sightings of puffins, whales and dolphins were amazing
The organization and crew are fantastic. Thanks! The weather is changeable, but we were lucky, it snowed everywhere in Reykjavik, it was nice and cloudy at the sea, no wind - very rare in Iceland. We saw about 50 dolphins, unbelievable! Puffins and 1 humpback whale. A year ago there were 5 humpback whales, including young ones. They come to the area for 'dinner', so it is always a chance to see them.
Every moment is a joy, unforgettable in life. The service is great, the guide is great. It is an honor to make this trip.
