Iceland Whale Watching: Luxury Speedboat Adventure

Experience the thrill of speedboat whale watching in Reykjavík, Iceland. Our brand new speedboats offer comfort and security with 12 suspension seats. Join a small group for a personalized tour and learn about the whales and wildlife of Faxa bay.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Special Tours - Katla Whale Watching is the perfect way to experience the amazing wild life found in Faxaflói Bay, on whose southern shore the capital Reykjavik is located. Many species of whales, dolphins and even seals are to be found in these waters. In addition, the bay is home to millions of sea birds of various species, including the beautiful puffin.
What's Included
  • Lifejacket included for safety
  • 2-hour luxury Rib boat tour
  • Expert guidance in English on marine life and local area
  • Warm waterproof gear provided, including overalls, gloves, and goggles
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a memorable journey to witness the majestic giants of Iceland from our state-of-the-art, speedy vessels that are complemented with 12 shock-absorbing seats for added convenience, safety, and pleasure. The 12:1 client to guide ratio forms a unique small group ambiance wherein the guide enlightens you with fascinating details about the whales…

Location
Special Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jami
Sep 21, 2024
Fantastic - We saw a bunch of whales. All of the boat operators communicate with each other so you have an excellent opportunity to see whales. The speedboat got us really close to a humpback. It was so incredibly cool. Well worth the money. Our guide was a sweetheart and taught us all about the whales we were seeing. Will do this again definitely.
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Mmoug
Sep 20, 2024
Once in a lifetime!! - What an incredible experience!! We saw 2 humpback whales, 2 minke whales, and a ton of dolphins. The boat was a little bumpy on the way out BUT the suspension seats took a lot of pressure off of you. The choppiness was absolutely worth our ability to get closer to the whales more quickly than the big boats. Would highly recommend this company and tour !!
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Ekaterina_b
Aug 28, 2024
Amazing experience! - Highly recommending this activity in Reykjavik. We saw 3 types of animals - 2 types of whales and dolphins. The boat is really comfortable and the ride itself is very fun too! thanks very much to the whole team. Please come in advance as you will need to put on a provided suit before you board
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Terry_k
Aug 19, 2024
Cheesy whale, capable captain, classy guide. - Anika an informative and personable guide, whale surfacing very close to the boat gave my wife a great photo opportunity. The captain got everybody back to shore that he took out to sea.
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Jana_g
Aug 17, 2024
Up close and awesome - Unreal experience. Small group, fast boat. The humpbacks were super active and coming up to and under the boat many times! Never have I experienced a more intimate up close encounter! So awesome. Our tour guide kept joking that it was a “whalenado” !! A great day
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Barrykj7954gc
Aug 14, 2024
Exciting Speed boat trip - Staff were very helpful and sweet. It was really wonderful how close we got to dolphins, birds, and humpback whales! The speed boat was also really exciting. Although 3/12 of the passengers did get nauseous (not us). Would recommend bringing something for nausea if you get motion sickness. Just in case! I totally recommend!!!
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J113gzjamesl
Aug 14, 2024
Awesome Whale Watch Experience - Amazing experience! Guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly! Had an opportunity to see whales, dolphins, puffins and other wildlife. Highly recommended!!
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Maryam_s
Aug 12, 2024
Good not amazing - Was good experience but we saw only 1 whale in 2 hours. Otherwise boat ride was fun. Was good not amazing
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Kristine
Sep 3, 2024
T12 compression fracture - T12 compression fracture on this trip, ruined my holiday and my life, the time it will need for my back to heal. Boat driver was powering the engine at top speed, boat was launching into air, thumping onto the waves. Terrifying experience. He knew I’d hurt my back, still driving top speeds. Couple of beers would fix it he said when we got back to shore. I held a powerboat licence in the past, I know he was not driving safely. It was a lovely sunny day, blue sky. Holiday ruined. I thank the Reykjavik ED for their care & attention. Having raised this issue with the company, no response!
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Steven_w
Aug 23, 2024
Need to cancel if weather will result in poor touring, boats too small for rough seas. - Weather was bad, not the fault of the operator, but the tour should have been cancelled and rescheduled, as even larger boats cancelled tours that day. Instead of the rib boats I suggest taking the standard large boat tours, as the operators will cancel in rough weather, and in moderate conditions can continue further out to search for marine animals (whales). In good conditions these boats are fine, but of course with long term planning for an Iceland trip one will not know the weather in advance.
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