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2-Hour RIB Boat Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Iceland
2 hours
(65)
Date
Tuesday
April 15, 2025
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Time
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
Options
Sumar 2023
Child
Ages: 10-15 years old
0
Adult
Ages: 16-99 years old
2
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What You Will Do

Enjoy an exclusive 2-hour tour on our custom-built RIB express boat – perfect for whale watching with a maximum of 12 spaces! Before departing from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík, you will meet your guide and be provided with warm overalls, life jackets, goggles and gloves before boarding. Enjoy breathtaking scenery of the surrounding mountains and landscape on the way out to the feeding grounds. During the summer months your boat will also make a stop at the puffin island, Akurey. On the way back from your tour you will see the scenic coastline of Reykjavík before returning to shore. Choose from up to four departure times when you book.

What's Included?

  • Warm overalls, lifevests, gloves and goggles
  • Expert guide - guidance in English
  • A visit to Akurey, the puffin island, during the summer months
  • Suspension seats for extra comfort!

What's Not Included?

  • Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional fee)

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Please make your way to the Special Tours ticket office (Aegisgardur 5E). We kindly ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure, as you will need time to go over the safety waiver, get dressed in the overalls and go over instructions with your guide before boarding.

1

Faxaflói

2 hours

Begin your tour with hotel pickup (if option selected) that will take you to the Special Tours ticket office in the Old Harbour. If pickup is not selected, the meeting point is the ticket office in the Old Harbour. After checking in, put on your warm overalls and safety gear and listen to your guide's safety speech before boarding a brand-new 12m custom-built RIB express boat. The new RIB boat features special shock-absorbing seats that make your tour more comfortable and stable. This 2 hour tour will take you out to the whale's feeding grounds in search of humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises. Take in the beautiful scenery around you in Faxaflói Bay on the way out, including the famous Esja mountain. During the summer months when the puffins are in Iceland for their nesting season you will stop by Akurey, one of the most popular nesting islands. Before returning to shore you will also get to see the beautiful Reykjavík coastline, so don't forget to bring your camera! After returning to the Old Harbour your drop-off bus will be waiting to take you back to your hotel (if option selected).

Additional Information

This activity is operated by Special Tours Iceland
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that sightings of wildlife cannot be guaranteed - if there are no sightings on your tour you will get a complimentary ticket to try again on our Whale Watching Classic or Whale Watching Express tours!
  • We recommend dressing warmly and wearing good shoes
  • Not recommended for children under the age of 10, or under 145 cm
  • Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in to go over safety information with your guide.

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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