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Experience the best Whale Watching Cruises in Iceland

Admire Iceland's gentle giants – humpbacks and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and other marine life along the coasts of Reykjavik on a guided cruise of your choice. Enjoy options like warm overalls, music, and heated indoor-outdoor spaces.
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Slide 1 of 6, Whale watching boat in Akureyri with guests observing a whale tail in the sea.
Whale watching boat in Akureyri with guests observing a whale tail in the sea.
3 hrs 30 mins
  • Set sail on a 3.5-hour guided whale-watching cruise in Faxafloi Bay, to spot humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural habitat.

  • Learn from expert whale-watching guides about the behavior of whales and other marine life as they help you spot them with ease.

  • Enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavík’s coastline and spot marine life from the open deck or stay warm in the heated indoor cabin.

  • Buy snacks from the onboard cafeteria, ensuring a comfortable experience no matter the weather.

  • Enjoy peace of mind with a free return ticket if no wildlife is spotted, giving you another chance for unforgettable sightings.

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  • Set sail on a 3.5-hour guided whale-watching cruise in Faxafloi Bay, to spot humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural habitat.

  • Learn from expert whale-watching guides about the behavior of whales and other marine life as they help you spot them with ease.

  • Enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavík’s coastline and spot marine life from the open deck or stay warm in the heated indoor cabin.

  • Buy snacks from the onboard cafeteria, ensuring a comfortable experience no matter the weather.

  • Enjoy peace of mind with a free return ticket if no wildlife is spotted, giving you another chance for unforgettable sightings.

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€106.69
Slide 1 of 9, Guests on a boat tour in Husavik watching a whale fluke emerge from the water.
Guests on a boat tour in Husavik watching a whale fluke emerge from the water.
3 hrs
  • Step aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat and explore one of Europe’s richest whale-watching regions with expert live commentary throughout the journey.

  • Enjoy a comfortable 3-hour cruise through Skjálfandi Bay, known for frequent sightings of whales, dolphins, and diverse marine wildlife.

  • Stay warm and protected with included safety overalls and rain jackets, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable experience at sea in any weather.

  • Benefit from a family-run operator with deep local roots, offering responsible wildlife viewing and high safety standards on every tour.

  • Take in panoramic mountain and bay views as you search for wildlife in a sheltered, scenic environment ideal for spotting ocean giants.

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  • Step aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat and explore one of Europe’s richest whale-watching regions with expert live commentary throughout the journey.

  • Enjoy a comfortable 3-hour cruise through Skjálfandi Bay, known for frequent sightings of whales, dolphins, and diverse marine wildlife.

  • Stay warm and protected with included safety overalls and rain jackets, ensuring a cozy and enjoyable experience at sea in any weather.

  • Benefit from a family-run operator with deep local roots, offering responsible wildlife viewing and high safety standards on every tour.

  • Take in panoramic mountain and bay views as you search for wildlife in a sheltered, scenic environment ideal for spotting ocean giants.

from Original price€85
€76.50

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Slide 1 of 9, Whale breaching during Akureyri Whale Watching Tour in Iceland.
Whale breaching during Akureyri Whale Watching Tour in Iceland.
2 hrs 30 mins
  • Enjoy a 2.5-hour wildlife cruise on a fast catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing decks for optimal comfort and sightings.

  • Learn fascinating facts from expert marine guides while exploring Iceland’s dramatic fjord landscapes.

  • Stay warm and comfortable with the provided floatable overalls, plus onboard Wi-Fi, café, souvenirs, and restrooms.

  • Benefit from a free return ticket if no whales appear, giving you another chance at an unforgettable encounter.

  • Experience a sustainable, safety-focused tour designed to respect the marine ecosystem and maximize your enjoyment.

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  • Enjoy a 2.5-hour wildlife cruise on a fast catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing decks for optimal comfort and sightings.

  • Learn fascinating facts from expert marine guides while exploring Iceland’s dramatic fjord landscapes.

  • Stay warm and comfortable with the provided floatable overalls, plus onboard Wi-Fi, café, souvenirs, and restrooms.

  • Benefit from a free return ticket if no whales appear, giving you another chance at an unforgettable encounter.

  • Experience a sustainable, safety-focused tour designed to respect the marine ecosystem and maximize your enjoyment.

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€110.21
Slide 1 of 12, Guests photographing a whale's tail near a RIB speedboat on a Husavik whale watching tour.
Guests photographing a whale's tail near a RIB speedboat on a Husavik whale watching tour.
2 hrs
  • Set out on a 2-hour RIB speedboat tour from Husavik with a small group, expert guide, and all safety gear included for your comfort.

  • High-speed RIB boats are smaller, faster, and more maneuverable and cover more ground, boosting your chances of seeing blue whales, humpbacks, and other marine life.

  • Sail through Skjálfandi Bay, enjoying its calm waters and mountain views with live commentary from your guide throughout the journey.

  • Visit Puffin Island during nesting season (April 15-August 15) to see thousands of colorful puffins in their natural habitat.

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  • Set out on a 2-hour RIB speedboat tour from Husavik with a small group, expert guide, and all safety gear included for your comfort.

  • High-speed RIB boats are smaller, faster, and more maneuverable and cover more ground, boosting your chances of seeing blue whales, humpbacks, and other marine life.

  • Sail through Skjálfandi Bay, enjoying its calm waters and mountain views with live commentary from your guide throughout the journey.

  • Visit Puffin Island during nesting season (April 15-August 15) to see thousands of colorful puffins in their natural habitat.

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€126.65

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Slide 1 of 8, Guests on RIB speedboat watching whale tail in ocean.
Guests on RIB speedboat watching whale tail in ocean.
2 hrs
  • Experience a thrilling high-speed RIB ride that brings you closer to whales and dolphins in Faxaflói Bay while ensuring comfort with state-of-the-art suspension seating.

  • Enjoy expert-led wildlife viewing, a guaranteed return ticket if no animals are spotted, and explore breathtaking Reykjavík coastal scenery on your way back.

  • Visit Puffin Island during summer for close views of adorable nesting puffins and gain deeper marine-life insights through guided commentary.

  • Stay warm and safe with the provided overalls, life vests, gloves, goggles, and a free buff, ensuring a cozy and secure experience on the water.

  • Entry to the Whales of Iceland museum is included, enriching your adventure with immersive exhibits before or after your tour.

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  • Experience a thrilling high-speed RIB ride that brings you closer to whales and dolphins in Faxaflói Bay while ensuring comfort with state-of-the-art suspension seating.

  • Enjoy expert-led wildlife viewing, a guaranteed return ticket if no animals are spotted, and explore breathtaking Reykjavík coastal scenery on your way back.

  • Visit Puffin Island during summer for close views of adorable nesting puffins and gain deeper marine-life insights through guided commentary.

  • Stay warm and safe with the provided overalls, life vests, gloves, goggles, and a free buff, ensuring a cozy and secure experience on the water.

  • Entry to the Whales of Iceland museum is included, enriching your adventure with immersive exhibits before or after your tour.

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€180.31
Slide 1 of 11, Whales near RIB speedboat with tourists during whale watching tour in Akureyri.
Whales near RIB speedboat with tourists during whale watching tour in Akureyri.
2 hrs
  • Set out from Akureyri on a 2-hour whale and bird watching tour, guided by experts and equipped with all essential safety gear.

  • Get up close to humpback whales and seabirds in Eyjafjord, Iceland’s longest fjord, surrounded by glacier-carved mountains.

  • Enjoy an intimate adventure with just 12 passengers per RIB boat, ensuring a personal and immersive wildlife experience.

  • Specially designed RIB speedboats let you reach the whales faster and cover more area, boosting your chances of sightings.

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  • Set out from Akureyri on a 2-hour whale and bird watching tour, guided by experts and equipped with all essential safety gear.

  • Get up close to humpback whales and seabirds in Eyjafjord, Iceland’s longest fjord, surrounded by glacier-carved mountains.

  • Enjoy an intimate adventure with just 12 passengers per RIB boat, ensuring a personal and immersive wildlife experience.

  • Specially designed RIB speedboats let you reach the whales faster and cover more area, boosting your chances of sightings.

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€183.33
Slide 1 of 8, Guests on a boat watching a whale in Eyjafjörður, Iceland.
Guests on a boat watching a whale in Eyjafjörður, Iceland.
2 hrs 30 mins
  • Guided by a whale watching expert, you’ll sail Eyjafjörður’s calm waters on a classic oak boat from Árskógssandur.

  • Spot playful humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, and seabirds in their natural North Iceland habitat.

  • The beautiful village of Árskógssandur offers stunning fjord and mountain views before and after your cruise.

  • Warm up with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns as you listen to fascinating stories from your guide.

  • Cozy overalls and raincoats are provided, so you can focus on the wildlife, not the weather.

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  • Guided by a whale watching expert, you’ll sail Eyjafjörður’s calm waters on a classic oak boat from Árskógssandur.

  • Spot playful humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, and seabirds in their natural North Iceland habitat.

  • The beautiful village of Árskógssandur offers stunning fjord and mountain views before and after your cruise.

  • Warm up with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns as you listen to fascinating stories from your guide.

  • Cozy overalls and raincoats are provided, so you can focus on the wildlife, not the weather.

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€91
Slide 1 of 9, Visitor on a boat watching the ocean during Reykjavik Classic Whales in the Midnight Sun tour.
Visitor on a boat watching the ocean during Reykjavik Classic Whales in the Midnight Sun tour.
2 hrs 30 mins
  • Set sail on a guided 2.5-hour whale-watching tour under the midnight sun with a 95% success rate in summer.

  • Learn from expert marine biologists onboard about Iceland’s marine wildlife and its delicate ecosystem while you also spot dolphins, other marine animals, and seabirds.

  • Admire Reykjavík’s coastline and the vast open sea as you cruise through the waters, during the glistening golden hour. Perfect for photographs!

  • Get all this with a live troubadour performance onboard.

  • Visit the Whale Watching Centre at the harbor, where videos, skeletons, and educational displays offer a deeper understanding of these majestic creatures.

  • Opt for the transfer variant to enjoy seamless transportation to and from the harbor, making your experience hassle-free and convenient.

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  • Set sail on a guided 2.5-hour whale-watching tour under the midnight sun with a 95% success rate in summer.

  • Learn from expert marine biologists onboard about Iceland’s marine wildlife and its delicate ecosystem while you also spot dolphins, other marine animals, and seabirds.

  • Admire Reykjavík’s coastline and the vast open sea as you cruise through the waters, during the glistening golden hour. Perfect for photographs!

  • Get all this with a live troubadour performance onboard.

  • Visit the Whale Watching Centre at the harbor, where videos, skeletons, and educational displays offer a deeper understanding of these majestic creatures.

  • Opt for the transfer variant to enjoy seamless transportation to and from the harbor, making your experience hassle-free and convenient.

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€125.10
Slide 1 of 15, Guests on RIB speedboat watching whale near Reykjavik.
Guests on RIB speedboat watching whale near Reykjavik.
2 hrs
  • Embark on a small-group RIB adventure led by a certified captain and marine biologist, ensuring an intimate and informative wildlife experience.

  • Get close to whales and puffins in their natural habitat while your expert guide shares fascinating insights about their behavior and ecosystem.

  • Take in Reykjavík’s iconic skyline from the water, passing landmarks like Harpa Concert Hall and the Sun Voyager sculpture.

  • Stay warm and safe with thermal overalls, gloves, goggles, and all safety equipment provided for every passenger.

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  • Embark on a small-group RIB adventure led by a certified captain and marine biologist, ensuring an intimate and informative wildlife experience.

  • Get close to whales and puffins in their natural habitat while your expert guide shares fascinating insights about their behavior and ecosystem.

  • Take in Reykjavík’s iconic skyline from the water, passing landmarks like Harpa Concert Hall and the Sun Voyager sculpture.

  • Stay warm and safe with thermal overalls, gloves, goggles, and all safety equipment provided for every passenger.

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€183.33

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What our guests say

Jade -

Spain
Couple
Sep 2026
Hi, so I did the tour with a friend and it was both our first time seeing whales. It took us more or less 1h to see the first whale (in total we saw 3) and I really liked how natural it was: just the crew (and the passengers) searching the horizon, even though the captain knew where to go to have higher chances. Also loved how Siena (hope I wrote her name correctly) kep offering data regarding whales through the micro and in general how helpful the crew was.

Husavik: Small-Family Run, Locally Owned, Sustainable Whale Watching

Ronald B

Netherlands
Couple
Jun 2026
The Hump Back Whales, many of them and very close to the boat. We were able to make fantastic photos and videos! Great Crew!!

Husavik: Small-Family Run, Locally Owned, Sustainable Whale Watching

Gerard N

Spain
Family
Jul 2026
Great experience. We were really lucky because we wefe able to see a minke whale on our way back to the port. Great explanations by the speaker person during the whole trip.

Akureyri: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Jyrki L

Finland
Group
Jul 2026
Nice Guide and professional skipper. Wonderfull weather and a lots of spotted whales. Perfect experience🥰

Husavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Amann-eberhardt B

Germany
Group
May 2026
The Wahles. And the fast boat. The guy who Leaded us. The female Captain! The explanation about whales, Habitat, Customs.

Husavik: Whale Watching & Puffin Tour on RIB Speedboat

Frederick C

United States
Couple
Last week
Fantastic ride, great tour guide. She was fantastic and super genuine. A real whale nerd. The front desk staff however the guy was a complete dick. We needed a restroom after the boat, didn't seem appropriate to use the boat one after it was docked, and he told us "read the sign" rather than just..... tell us to go across the street.

Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Susan C

United States
Couple
Sep 2026
We had a delightful and very knowledgeable marine biologist. She gave us s substantial information on the behaviors and habits of the whales and dolphins. We learned about the safety practices that f the four boats that protect the various species we were hoping to see. We were particularly fortunate that we were about to watch the activities of 3 humpback whales, 1 minke whale and a pod of dolphins. It was a thoroughly fantastic adventure and a wonderful learning about these majestic ocean animals. Thank you so much for this experience!

Reykjavik: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Chasseuil H

France
Group
Aug 2026
A moment suspended in time in Husavik Bay, accompanied by our guides Lenny and Romane aboard the boat We were able to see several whales—it was magnificent

Husavik: Silent Whale Watching Tour on Carbon Neutral Oak Boat

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