Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik: See Minke, Humpback, and Orca Killer Whales

Embark on a thrilling 3-hour whale watching cruise in Reykjavik. Spot Minke, Humpback, and Orca Killer Whales as you sail through the stunning Reykjavík Coast. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Harbour - The ship sets sails from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you’ll sail among the small islands in the Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for the wildlife in the water.
    The most common sights are minke and humpback whales, dolphins, and…
What's Included
  • Panoramic views
  • On-board WiFi
  • Drinks and snacks are available for purchase
  • Professional guides
  • Spacious observation decks
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • On-board restrooms
  • Warm blankets
Additional Information

Embark on a sensational 3-hour voyage observing whales, departing from the historic Old Harbour, then journeying along the stunning coast of Reykjavík. Our whale expedition primarily concentrates on the viewing of Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Orca Killer Whales, and other sea inhabitants.
Do remember, this excursion takes place in the uncontrolled…

Location
Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & Tours
Ægisgarður
We are located at the Reykjavík Old Harbour close to the city's center. It is the main port of departure for whale watching and northern lights tours. *Please arrive at the meeting point 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Debra_m
Jan 1, 2025
Highly recommend - We saw several whales on the trip. The boat was very nice. I would say this was a highlight of our trip
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Sophie_g
Dec 31, 2024
Amazing! Went with my... - Amazing! Went with my partner saw so many whale sightings! Well organised and very informative. Highly recommend.
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Ellie_u
Dec 30, 2024
Loved it - Great experience, great staff highly recommend to anyone who wants to do this .we did in December so wrap up warm but the cold was so worth it when u see the whales and also boat is lovely and warm inside and offer warm drinks so we just kept popping back in to warm up and then back out again
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Raleightravels
Dec 30, 2024
Skilled crew, saw many whales - We booked the whale watching tour on the Amelia Rose. The boat was comfortable with a warm cabin on two levels. It was not possible to see much from inside, so be prepared to be on the outdoor decks (very cold in December). The crew was skilled, and we saw several humpback whales not far out of the harbour in Reykjavik. The check in process was a little confusing, with kiosks inside a crowded pub and staff only intermittently available to advise on how/when to board the boats (proceed through the back door of the restaurant or around to the back from the entrance to the docks as soon as you have your ticket from the kiosk). We did not purchase anything from the bar, but it was available. There were bathrooms on board. There was WiFi, but I never found the password posted. The views looking back at Reykjavik and of the mountains in the bay were striking.
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Olivia_a
Dec 11, 2024
Amazing Experience - The trip as a whole was made so easy and the staff on board the boat were very friendly and knowledgeable! We saw 5 Humpback Whales 2 of which came incredibly close to the boat, it was an amazing experience and would recommend it to anyone coming to visit Reykjavík!
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Cally_b
Dec 8, 2024
Amazing - Saw lots of whales up close, one of the best experiences I’ve had. Staff were attentive & boat was well kept.
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Susan_l
Dec 4, 2024
Whale watching - Superb trip, saw a couple of whales, even managed to catch some on film. Lovely yacht with bar. It was clean and warm inside particularly as it was quite cold outside whilst waiting for the whales Lovely tour guide who was spotting the whales Duration of trip perfect No one was sea sick
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Farah_l
Dec 4, 2024
Very well organised trip,... - Very well organised trip, even supplied us with sea sickness tablet before the trip. Inside of the boat was warm and there were extra blankets if we needed them. Great viewing decks. Tour guide was very knowledgable and enthusiastic!
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Jorge_s
Nov 26, 2024
I didn’t have huge... - I didn’t have huge expectations of seeing many whales or seeing them close, but we saw a few very clearly and close to the boat. Regarding the experience itself, the guide was very helpful providing tips and information about whales making it easier.
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Guilhermeb16
Dec 10, 2024
Pleasant experience but advertised yacht was not available - Unfortunately, the advertised yacht was not available. We went on another boat and customer support also offered some hot drinks to compensate. The experience was nice because we saw a group of humpback whales, a mink and plenty of dolphins. The guide could have explained more as well.
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