Small-Group Reykjavik RIB Whale Watching Cruise: Discover Wildlife and High-Speed Boating
4.7
150 Ratings
Reykjavík
Experience the thrill of a high-speed RIB boat ride while spotting whales, dolphins, and puffins in Reykjavik. Limited to 12 people per boat for a personalized experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ægisgarður 5d - This great whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and during the puffin season (early May to the end of August) we also visit the puffins in their natural habitat. Next we head out in search of the whales. There are very few things that will beat the experience of seeing the whales and dolphins as up close as you can at sea level from our RIB boats.
On this fun tour the fast, stable and safe boats also allow us to cover more area as we search for the wild life, thus increasing your chances of spotting whales, dolphins and bird-life.
What's Included
- Expert guidance by a professional marine biologist
- All safety equipment provided
- Coveralls available for use
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Take a thrilling journey across Iceland’s seas on a specially designed RIB speedboat, and marvel at the sight of whales, dolphins, puffins, and more up close.
This compact yet potent vessel not only offers manoeuvrability on the sea but can also reach high-speeds. This allows you to explore a greater area and approach Reykjavik’s wildlife closer than a traditional boat would permit.
After savouring the views on the open sea, bask in the panoramic scenery as you admire Jón Gunnar Árnason’s ‘Sun Voyager’ sculpture and the Harpa Concert Hall from the coastline.
The tour accommodates only 12 people per boat, offering a unique intimate group adventure helmed by a knowledgeable captain and wildlife guide.
- Dress warmly: Wool or fleece seater, Hat, gloves and sturdy footwear are recommended
- In the case of no sightings you will get a ticket for an alternative tour
- Children must be over the age of 10 and over 145 centimeters tall
- Not recommended for travellers with knee problems
- Not recommended for young children
Location
Ægisgarður 5d
Ægisgarður
Our ticket office is located at Ægisgarður 5d in 101 Reykjavík at the corner of the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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W2381mysarahl
May 8, 2024
Fantastic memories made - 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
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Adam_p
May 8, 2024
Excellent trip - Fantastic trip,
Saw minke whale, loads of dolphins, and puffins. Boat ride was an experience in itself.
If we go back to Iceland, would definitely do this trip again.
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Arielle_l
Apr 30, 2024
Fun afternoon - Great, knowledgeable guide. Fun ride. Saw whales, dolphins, and puffins. The view of the city and the mountains from the boat was spectacular.
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Marcella_b
Apr 23, 2024
My son and I ended our 6... - My son and I ended our 6 day Icelandic expedition with the Whale Watching. I was worried that we were not going to see whales. We saw at least 4 whales. It was the greatest experience watching the whales jump and slap their fins on the surface. Greatest experience of our trip and we had many. Note that the company does not use sonar as it disturbs the whales. I love that the company cares about their country’s wildlife. Dress warm.
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960martinaz
Apr 13, 2024
Great last day in Iceland - The organization and crew are fantastic. Thank you! The weather is changeable but we were lucky, it snowed all over Reykjavik, it was nice and cloudy by the sea, no wind - very rare in Iceland. We saw about 50 dolphins, incredible! 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's always a chance to see them.
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Adelen528
Apr 10, 2024
Something you have to see - Every moment is a joy, unforgettable in life. The service is great, tour guide is amazing. It’s a honour to go for this trip.
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Patience_p
Oct 29, 2023
Pure Fun - Fit this in as a last minute morning excursion before going home. What a perfect ending to a perfect vacation. Take all the advice they give, and you’ll stay warm and have a blast.
We saw dolphins and a humpback whale played with us the whole time.
The boat is a ton of fun, like an amusement park ride.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and the captain knew right where the whale was, even though 4 other boats were hovering in a different location.
Highly recommend this company, above all others.
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Betho652
Oct 7, 2023
Knowledgeable guide and great tour! - This was a wonderful tour - Rodrigo was very knowledgeable and I was glad to have the extra gear to keep us warm and dry. The smaller group is better because the zodiac can get across the water faster than larger boats allowing us to really follow the wildlife. Loved Rodrigo's respect for the wildlife, too, in not getting so close as to threaten the whales and dolphins. Loved getting photos afterwards, too!
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Kirst_mcnamee
Oct 5, 2023
Wow… Incredible Whale Safari experience - We went on the 10am rib tour with Whale safari and it was hands down the best experience we had in Reykjavik (we also did golden circle, blue lagoon and snowmobiles for comparison). From start to finish the trip was well organised and professional. All equipment was provided to keep you warm, dry and safe. The captain and guide (Miquel) were knowledgeable and friendly and made the tour interesting but still fun. We saw, porpoises, dolphins, a Minke whale and finished off the tour with a sighting of a humpback whale. A memorable and exciting experience, couldn’t recommend it enough 😀
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637dscott
Sep 5, 2023
Great Experience - This was definitely the way to go on a whale watching tour. Pedro was very informative and we really enjoyed seeing the Minke whales and dolphins. The weather was chilly and it was a bit rough, but it made it for an exciting trip! The coveralls they provided kept us fairly warm and dry. Thank you!
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