Whale Watching & Dolphin Yacht Cruise: Luxury Wildlife Adventure from Reykjavik Old Harbor
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389 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on a luxury whale watching and dolphin cruise with Harpa Yachts in Reykjavik. Experience the thrill of spotting diverse wildlife amidst picturesque scenery and enjoy the comfort of their cozy interiors and spacious outdoor areas.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Harpa Yachts | Snekkjan ehf. - Join us for an unforgettable aquatic adventure as we set sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor on the exquisite MY Harpa or MY Amelia Rose. Our family-owned company, Harpa Yachts, brings decades of expertise to ensure you experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Faxafloi Bay.

Highlights:

Wildlife Extravaganza: Keep your eyes peeled for majestic whales, playful dolphins, and, during the summer months, the charming puffins that grace the Icelandic waters.

Scenic Marvels: Cruise along Faxafloi Bay and be mesmerized by the picturesque coastline adorned with mountains, iconic Reykjavik landmarks, and quaint islands. The perfect backdrop for your adventure!

Guided Insights: Learn fascinating facts about the local wildlife from our knowledgeable onboard guides, enhancing your connection with Iceland’s incredible marine life.

Panoramic Views: Enjoy uninterrupted vistas from the observation deck, capturing stunning moments to treasure forever.

Cozy Comfort: Snuggle up with warm blankets provided by our attentive crew, ensuring your comfort.

Stay Connected: Share live photos of your memorable moments instantly with our onboard Wi-Fi, keeping you connected throughout the journey.

What's Included
  • Free WiFi
  • Guaranteed sightings or a complimentary ticket to try again
  • Warm blankets provided
Additional Information

Embark on a Luxury Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise with Harpa Yachts from Reykjavik’s historic Old Harbor.

During this sea voyage, we depart from Reykjavik’s vintage harbor and journey towards the Faxafloi bay in pursuit of dolphins and whales.

The time of year determines the diversity of wildlife you may encounter amid Reykjavik’s picturesque backdrop of towering mountains and captivating vistas. Throughout the summer, puffins, diving for their meals, can be spotted on the sea. Please be aware that puffins are typically visible from mid-May to mid-August.

Harpa yachts is a family-run entity, whose proprietors have spent numerous years offering travelers unforgettable adventures.

MY Harpa and MY Amelia Rose are perfect for guests preferring to sail with smaller crowds. These yachts feature snug interior spaces, a lounge, a bar and a salon, as well as spacious exterior areas complete with a flydeck.

Location
Old Harbour House | Food, Drinks & Tours
Ægisgarður
Please check in 30 minutes before departure at the Old Harbour House, Aegisgardur 2, 101 Reykjavík: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AsnpWDwABGmCn5Vt7
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(389 Ratings)
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Therese_c
May 29, 2024
Awesome! - The crew was nice and helpful. I definitely would recommend taking motion sickness medication and the blankets that are available, they were very helpful in enjoying the experience. The whole experience was pleasant.
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Daniela_o
May 17, 2024
Wonderful! - I absolutely loved this experience. We were lucky enough to see a few minke whales, puffins and approach a very very friendly pod of dolphins that swam right up to the boat and interacted with us quite a lot. Would absolutely recommend. Staff were very helpful when it came to locating the animals. Very nice 👍
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Estelle_w
Apr 22, 2024
Great trip - Easy to book and ran on time. Knowledgeable crew and excellent whale guide. We saw 2-3 humpback whales and felt safe at all times. Boat had refreshments available and was warm. Great experience thanks.
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Geoyoung15
Apr 21, 2024
Great - Highly recommend - Amazing would highly recommend, we were lucky enough to see Humpback Whales and Puffins on our tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and the boat and staff were all friendly.
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Davina_b
Apr 16, 2024
Scenic views - Unfortunately we didn't get to see and whales or dolphins on our trip, however there was still plenty of beautiful sights to see along the way, hopefully we will have better luck the next time we visit.
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Jeff_t
Mar 30, 2024
Best yatch ride of the entire trip. - Was a smooth ride on a windy day. Looking forward to going again. Not sure how they managed that in longships though.
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Cathy_f
Apr 28, 2024
Staff was great, weather was great for this time of year in Iceland. - Although we didn’t see any whales, the staff and yacht was great. With the wind, it gets cold so bundle up!
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Kate_k
May 21, 2024
Don’t bother. Unless you enjoy boat trips. - Saw absolutely bugger all. To top it off me and my husband got sea sick so he was throwing up over the side of the boat while I was sitting in the wind trying not to. No whales, no dolphins, no puffins, not even a seagull. Just pay for a regular boat trip. You’ll probably see more.
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Globaljets
Jun 2, 2024
You can switched to a different boat with no warning and no notification to change if you don't like it - I booked a whale watching tour with Harpa specifically because the yacht looks nicer and the groups are smaller. When they gave me the ticket I was sent to a boat that was bigger, run down and old and had four times more people than the yacht holds. When I complained after the tour and after not seeing anything on the trip, they said it was changed due to weather. But they never explained to me at any point that I was going on a bigger old ship so that I can make a choice to accept the change or not. I don’t know if the yacht would be nice or not because they didn’t give me a choice and stuck me on some crappy boat with no choice and no compensation for the change.
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Haroonie
May 26, 2024
Cancelled without a notification, found out when I showed up - Received no notification that the tour was cancelled. Essentially I booked this during the morning of the day I was departing back home. Hence I got up early, checked out of my hotel, and when I showed up I was greeted with no staff and signage saying the tour is cancelled due to weather. I am happy they put safety first by cancelling but I should have been notified. I then had to decide what to do the rest of the morning and early afternoon on a whim as I didn't have a hotel room any more. Customer service is lacking. When I contacted them, they offered no apology, did not even say hello or give a greeting and just said they refunded me.
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