Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Set sail from Reykjavik on a whale-watching excursion!
Go in search of Minke whales and humpback whales, while also admiring the view of the mountains and islands around Reykjavik. When the weather is clear and favourable, you may even catch a glimpse of the magnificent Snaefellsjökull glacier. From Iceland's capital, you'll take in Kollafjöður, a fjord in the west of the country, and sail out into the Atlantic. Meet these marine mammals in their natural environment on your whale-watching excursion from Reykjavik!
When you arrive at Reykjavik harbour, you'll meet the Reykjavík Sailors team. They'll explain how the activity works and the safety instructions to be followed. You will be dressed in warm wetsuits and taken aboard a boat equipped with comfortable interior cabins, a bar and a wifi connection.
Your 3-hour excursion into Faxaflói Bay will be led by experienced guides who will be delighted to teach you more about these marine animals. Throughout your whale-watching tour from Reykjavik, you'll be able to see orcas, dolphins and porpoises from May to August, conditions permitting! You'll get up close and personal with Iceland's wildlife and enjoy a unique and unforgettable moment in their company.
Book your whale-watching excursion from Reykjavik now!
- Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes early
- Meet the team, welcome, borrow equipment and board the boat
- Departure for a 3-hour excursion
- Stage 1: Kollafjöður, view of the mountains and islands surrounding Reykjavik
- Stage 2: Faxaflói Bay
- Observation of whales, other marine animals and birds
- Return to the port and end of the excursion
Please arrive at 30 minutes before the start of the activity.
A parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity.
Special terms
This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
If you don't see a whale, you can repeat the excursion free of charge.
Please note that for environmental reasons, at certain times of the year, our excursions may be carried out on a boat shared with one of our partners.
- Experienced guides
- Life vest and warm flotation overall
- Free WiFi on board
- Seasickness tablets
- Audio guide (English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese)
- Snacks and drinks (on sale on board)
- Warm clothes
- Photo/ video camera
- Sunglasses
- Suncreen
- Good footwear