Spend a magical moment at sea on a whale-watching cruise in Reykjavík!
Spend a magical moment at sea on a whale-watching cruise in Reykjavík!
The highlight of any trip to Iceland, whale watching in Reykjavík is a year-round experience aboard a boat designed for your comfort during the cruise: you will find a cafe where you can buy drinks, a changing room where you can borrow blankets or warm overalls to protect you from the cold on deck, seats inside to keep warm, observation platforms outside to watch the whales up close, and toilets. Intercom systems will also allow you to listen to the crew's explanations of the wildlife and landscapes encountered during the trip.
The summer season from April to October is the best time to go whale watching in Reykjavík, as minke whales are plentiful and easy to spot, as are other cetacean species (white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales). But the winter season from November to March is just as exceptional, offering a magical atmosphere for cruising under the setting winter sun - a great opportunity to get some superb shots of the whales in Reykjavík!
Whether you are on your own, a couple, a family or a group of friends, seeing the whales in Reykjavík on this 2.5 to 3-hour cruise will help you create even more unforgettable memories in Iceland!
Book your activity
Practical information
- Meeting with the team at their base in the Old Harbour
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Board the boat and set off for a 2.5 to 3-hour excursion
- Return to the base and end of the activity
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Pregnant people are not advised to participate in this activity.
Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
Wild animals are unpredictable; we cannot guarantee that you will see them during this activity.
If you would like a pick-up in Reykjavík, please contact the captain once your booking has been confirmed (⚠️ attention, pick-ups can only be provided from certain points, and no return transfer will be provided at the end of the activity).
- Captain
- Warm overall
- Life jacket
- Access to Elding Whale Watching Wildlife Exhibition ×
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Transfer
- Warm clothes
- Hat
- Gloves
- Bottle of water
- Snack