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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David_w
Oct 14, 2024
Awesome Whale Watching - Two Humpback whales circled the yacht several times. The yacht had plenty of space inside to get warm and outside for whale viewing. The crew was very polite and helpful. The yacht had a spotter on speaker announcing whale spottings and locations.
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Howard_f
Oct 12, 2024
Excellent attraction. - Got to see lots of whales. Guide was knowledgeable. Wasn’t too crowded, plenty of seating. Well stocked bar.
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Cheryl_g
Oct 8, 2024
Great experience - We were able to see humpback whale, minke whales and harbor porpoises. It was a great day in the water and a Rebecca was a perfect guide.
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Lauren_l
Oct 8, 2024
Pleasant whale watching experience - This whale watching tour is exactly as advertised! It’s a large boat so you won’t be up front and personal with the whales. We got glimpses of them in the distance, water spouts, body parts etc. Again it’s a large boat so you will be sharing it with a lot of other people and it can make it difficult to get to the edge to get a good view. The boat is clean and well kept. It’s lovely to have a warm room to escape the cold. There is also the option to purchase drinks and snacks.
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Danny_m
Sep 29, 2024
Bucket list trip - We were so lucky to see a few humpback whales on our trip. It was very cold and there were a few whales that hadn’t fled to warmer climes and luckily we saw them. This boat was great , not too big and a great indoor bar.
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Kelly_g
Sep 24, 2024
Spectacular - Fabulous day couldn’t have asked for a better experience crew was so knowledgeable we saw a humpback whale this day it was spectacular!!
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Vanessa
Oct 14, 2024
Saw humpbacks - It was a very nice trip. We saw a minke whale and a couple of humpbacks that circle around the ship for a out 15 mins or so. Surprisingly crowded. Bathroom smelled unpleasant.
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Jennifer_h
Oct 12, 2024
Great time - Fantastic bike wing of whales! Boat was ok. Sadly windows were hard to see out of when you were inside. Lots of space outside. Crew was fantastic!
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Lisa_s
Sep 28, 2024
Nice boat ride but need to be lucky - This was a nice boat ride but very underwhelming if you don’t actually see any humpback whales. I know nature is unpredictable, but all we saw were porpoises and minke whales (which just look like dolphins from afar). It’s not the tour’s fault and the guide did a great job, but this was mostly just a pleasant boat ride.
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Pamela_s
Sep 25, 2024
It was ok - It was nice to see the whales. Unfortunately there were passengers they let on who were LATE. It delayed the advised start time by 10 minutes and we came back 10 minutes early. All boats went to the same area. This tour never looked for whales in different areas. The pictures shown on the website must of been photo-shopped. It looked different in real life.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).